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Simon’s Town Penguin Festival
The annual Simon’s Town Penguin Festival is taking place this Saturday, 13 October 2012, in celebration of the delightful tuxedoed birds that have become such an icon of Simon’s Town. The Penguin Festival coincides with African Penguin Awareness Day and is hosted by SANCCOB, one of South Africa’s leading marine NPOs, and South African National […]
To The Edge of the Earth and Beyond
UPDATE The stratosphere jump happened on Sunday 14th October, 2012 in Roswell, New Mexico and was a roaring success by all accounts. Congratulations to the hard-working behind-the-scenes Red Bull Stratos team, and of course to Felix Baumgartner – who now holds the world record for completing the highest jump in the world, as well as […]
7 Incredible Phenomena Caused by Nature
Nature is a wondrous thing. It can be scary or fascinating, beautiful or ugly, and throughout the centuries has certainly kept mankind on its toes. Many of the phenomena have, throughout history, been worshiped, feared, or thought of as signs portending disaster or salvation. Modern science helps us understand how and why they occur, but […]
Meet South Africa’s Small 5
We all know South Africa’s “Big 5”: the elephant, lion, buffo, leopard, and rhino. Entire vacations are planned for the sole purpose of spotting them. But I would like to introduce you to the lesser known “Small 5”, whose names relate to their bigger counterparts. The Elephant Shrew Getting its name from the elongated […]
Castles fit for a Queen
At some point in our lives (ok, a lot of points in our lives) we ladies have that clichéd Cinderella fantasy. A damsel in distress is rescued by a handsome prince who risks his life for her. He instantly falls in love with her captivating beauty (inside and out) and makes her his princess. And, […]
World’s Weirdest Elevators
We humans tend to live a very routine lifestyle. Tedious, repetitive, predictable – we know what we are going to be doing every day of the week. We forget that spontaneity is important. There is no good reason why “everyday” events such as simply riding an elevator cannot provide an exciting thrill. So if you’re […]
Budget Beach Vacations in Durban
If you’ve been visualising yourself on Durban’s beachfront, but swept the thought aside because you feared you wouldn’t be able to afford a seaside holiday, think again! There are plenty enviable accommodations right on Durban’s beachfront that offer amazing sea views and don’t threaten to leave you out of pocket. Cocktails, warm sand, and the […]
3 Fantastic Spring Stays in Plett
From the gentle ocean breezes that drift inland, to the golden sandy shoreline, Plettenberg Bay has one of the most beautiful coastal stretches, especially in spring. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of frolicking whales or dolphins only a few meters off-shore, then you’ve come to the right place! Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plett, certainly […]
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