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10 Things to do on the Magalies Meander
Has the petrol price stopped you from joining the annual migration from Gauteng to the coast? To be honest, the festive season is my favourite time to be inland, because the crowds have dispersed and there are so many areas to explore closer to home. One of my favourite holidays was spent in the Magaliesberg, […]
15 Great Gifts for the Traveller in Your Life
With Christmas around the corner, we’ve gathered some of the best gifts to consider buying for the traveller in your life: Travel Kit – Bath and Body With airline restrictions being what they are today, little bottles of body wash, shampoo, and lotion get used up fairly quickly on long trips. Buy a nice set […]
Camping Retreats in South Africa
When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]
25 of the Best Picnic Spots in South Africa
There’s no better way to enjoy summer than with a lazy picnic under the trees. Here are some of South Africa’s best picnic spots; some where you can bring your own food and others where you can buy a pre-packed basket. Johannesburg Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort has large open lawns, great facilities, […]
40 Photos that will have you planning your next holiday to Joburg
Many people don’t think of Joburg as an exciting holiday destination, but having lived there for 10 years, I can tell you that Jozi has it all! It’s funky, the people are wickedly friendly, and whatever isn’t in town is on its doorstep. If you need to see it to believe it, scroll on down… […]
11 Buffet Restaurants in South Africa
All-you-can-eat buffet restaurants have a lot of perks. If you’ve ever planned a large family get-together, party, or office function, you’ll know the difficulties of finding a restaurant that caters to everyone. Uncle Fred likes meat, Linda from Marketing only eats vegetables, Cousin John’s monster twins are lactose and wheat-intolerant, Best Friend Mandy is allergic […]
A Market a Day for Cape Town Foodies
I LOVE the vibe of a good, wholesome, foodie market. It’s a special place where family, friends, food, and fun culminate in an atmosphere that is both relaxing and electric. My favourite markets are the ones where everyone is welcome, from the baby-bouncing mommas and dreadlocked hippies, to the silver-streaked execs and toddlers darting underfoot. […]
Packing and Flight Prep 101
With summer days here at last, travel opportunities are appearing again, which is great, unless you’re a last minute packer. If you are, it usually means you do a last minute frenzied pack the morning you’re supposed to leave, only to find out that the items you’ve picked don’t fit properly, your bag is suddenly […]
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