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Category: Tips and Tricks
A 24-hour guide to Culture and Nature Durban
Durban offers visitors an extraordinary expanse of beauty to explore and play in. With so many outdoor options, it’s hard to pick what to see and do during a trip, apart from the obvious “visit the beach” approach. If you’re only in the area with 24 hours to spare, then keep reading to discover some […]
St Patrick’s Day the Irish Way
I’m certain most of us know about the charming St. Patrick, who chased the snakes from Ireland and has a feast day named after him. Although modern times see this festival as more as a booze-up, he is still remembered and honoured for being a great man. Along with this feast day comes the chance […]
Your Holiday Guide to Stellenbosch
This week’s guest is Leoni Fourie of Eikendal Lodge, a fantastic winelands accommodation set below the sheltering Helderberg Mountains of Stellenbosch. She gives the 411 on the top local activities and recommends activities for families: 1. Favourite thing about the area: There’s so much beauty out here – from breath-taking mountain and vineyard views, to […]
Your Holiday Guide to Hazyview
We sat down with Carol, owner of Laughing Waters Guesthouse, to find out exactly what Hazyview has to offer. She shared some of the fantastic family spots and eateries, that you don’t want to miss out on. Favourite thing about the area: If you are a lover of nature, then this is the place to […]
Your Holiday Guide to Port Elizabeth
South Africa is known for having some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and due to that, there are numerous outdoor activities suited to each area, such as trail activities in Knysna, surfing in Durban, vertical jumps in Johannesburg, and cable-car rides in Cape Town. However, this overview doesn’t really help those who […]
Travel Tips for the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The acclaimed Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is taking place in the beautiful city of Cape Town on Sunday, 8 March 2015. An estimated 35,000 cyclists from South Africa and other parts of the world will be participating in the 109km cycle challenge, which trails some of the steepest inclines on the Cape Peninsula. The […]
Valentine’s Day Gifts
We’ve covered several possible dates and also romantic styles for Valentine’s Day, so you should already have a good idea of how your date will go. Now it’s time to broach the dreaded Valentine’s Day gift scenario. Should you go with the expected roses, chocolate, and teddies; or up the ante and buy jewellery and […]
Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Date in Cape Town
If you’ve already read the Durban and Johannesburg recommendations for this year’s Valentine’s Day, those of you located further south are likely itching to know what Cape Town has in store for couples. The good news is, there’s a wide variety of choice as per usual – the bad news is you’ll have to pick […]