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Whale watching from a bathtub in De Kelders
It’s not every day you get to watch whales from your bathtub. Unless you’re staying on the cliffs of De Kelders, that is. De where? It’s likely you’ve never heard of this little suburb on the northern end of Gansbaai, despite the fact that De Kelders is one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. […]
5 Classy Boutique Hotel Stays in South Africa
If you’re dreaming of soft linens, plenty of opulence and unobtrusive service where you can relax alongside your special someone, then a boutique hotel stay is just what you’re seeking! 1. Grande Kloof Boutique Hotel, Cape Town, Western Cape With space for just over 20 people, and rooms that provide gorgeous views of the […]
7 Sensational Seaside Escapes in the Western Cape
Nothing beats a lazy day at a beach with hours of sunshine, sunbathing, reading, and surfing to look forward to. The following seaside escapes are almost all right on the beachfront, and cater perfectly for those who want to enjoy the total relaxation that comes with sipping on cocktails, building sandcastles, and returning to an […]
TG Agents Investigate a Mysterious Case of Happiness in the Winelands
Something peculiar is happening in the Cape Winelands. We have reports of the most highly stressed people returning from the Winelands in a trance-like state of happiness. CEOs are skipping into the office, rugby jocks are pirouetting across the try line, and road-rage-inclined drivers are giving right of way to grannies. Could aliens be invading […]
Quiz: What Accommodation Type are you?
Are you an intrepid traveller who enjoys the luxury of 5-star hotels or do you prefer the bare-footed bliss of a backpackers? Take our quiz to find out which accommodation type will suit you best! I’d describe the perfect holiday as a) Intimate and well-appointed b) Independent and laidback c) Lavish and luxurious […]
7 Great South African Camping Spots for Summer
Get back to basics and have fun with family and friends this summer at any of these highly rated South African camping and caravanning sites! Western Cape 1. Wolfkop Camping Villages, Citrusdal Wolfkop Camping Villages are nestled next to a river in the Citrusdal Valley and are well suited for groups of friends. Not […]
A little piece of Greece at MyCascades in Langebaan
MyCascades at Club Mykonos is a little chunk of Greece that’s been plonked in the picturesque West Coast town of Langebaan. With colourful Greek style self-catering Kalivas, 7 beautiful pools, coastal pathways winding past a little sandy beach, and even stray cats roaming the property, you’re promised all the rustic beauty of real-life Greece – […]
Cooked in the Karoo: An Exploration Q&A with Justin Bonello
The new cook-cum-armchair-travel book, Cooked in the Karoo, by South African filmmaker, bush cook, and television personality, Justin Bonello, is the perfect combination of history and food; taking us on a culinary journey through the big sky semi-desert Karoo to walk in the shoes of the incredibly hospitable people who struggle to survive here. But Cooked in […]
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