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Christmas in Cape Town
Lovingly known as the “Mother City”, the “Kaap”, or “iKapa”, Cape Town in South Africa is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations – particularly during the festive season. The most apt description I’ve heard of a Christmas in Cape Town is simply “lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer”. With twilight only setting in […]
A Road Tripper’s Guide to the Midlands Meander
Weaving its way between Pietermaritzburg and the majestic uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountain range, which has been proclaimed a World Heritage Site, the Midlands Meander is a popular route with a modest beginning. It started as a group of artists and crafters trying to lure travellers off the N3 to see their wares. Today the meander is […]
Shark Cage Diving with Great Whites in Gansbaai
If you’re like me and have a fascination and fear of sharks, then I recommend you do a shark cage diving experience to gain some valuable insight into the working behind these monstrous underwater machines. The aim is to conquer your fear, and believe me, it’s worth it. So put on your big boy pants […]
Fun-tastic Holiday Activities for the whole Family at African Game Lodge
Situated “off the beaten track” in a magnificent valley surrounded by the spectacular Langeberg mountains, African Game Lodge offers a restful break from the city. It is located just 2.5 hours from Cape Town and 30 minutes from the quaint town of Montagu. The lodge is part of a conservation project dedicated to wildlife rehabilitation, […]
Silvermine: Elephant’s Eye Expedition
It’s 7 on a Saturday morning. The sun is up, temperatures are forecast at 24°C, and there’s not a breath of wind or cloud in the sky. It is promising to be a perfect summer’s day. This is probably the easiest decision I’ve ever had to make at 7 on a Saturday morning…it’s off to […]
Top 5 Gadgets for Travellers this Christmas
Christmas shopping for others is incredibly hard, but it’s doubly so for the frequent flier types who have already got almost everything they require. For those with die-hard minimalists and tech-savvy individuals in their family, make note of these gadgets, which are sure to bring a smile to any traveller’s dial. 1. Meet your new […]
Tips for Holiday Packing
I am sure we have all spent a holiday wanting to smack ourselves for not packing a smarter outfit or not leaving enough space to take home that stunning scarf you had your eye on. When trying to pack light, it’s easy to forget some items of importance. So don’t spend your holiday longing for […]
Keep the F1 Man Going!
There are few people in this world who are as unreservedly passionate about cars as South Africa’s iconic F1 Man, Sasha Martinengo. It’s no surprise then that he was chosen to be the face behind the wheel on South Africa’s most socially engaging road trip ever. At around 12:45 today, 3 December 2012, Martinengo embarked […]
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