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17 Places where you can find the World in South Africa
You’ve heard it before: South Africa is diverse. We didn’t realise quite how true this statement was until we embarked on a snapshot journey to find how many places in South Africa resembled destinations around the world. You’d be surprised! 1. Miami – Durban The art deco buildings, palm trees, long sunny days, and […]
Wildlife Photography Tips from a Pro – Q&A with Andrew Beck
I’m a complete wildlife photographer wannabe, stretching as far as I can out the game drive vehicle without wobbling, with my little “point and shoot” zoom pushed to its pre-pixilation limit. I’m always looking to improve so I decided to ask photographic pro, Andrew Beck of WildEye, to share some of his tips. And he […]
Almost Secret Spots on the South Peninsula
I’ve moved to Cape Town 3 times, each time taking a leap further south. It’s a strange thing moving back to a city that you think you know, because you quickly find that Cape Town offers very different experiences with each suburb and stage of life. The most recent chapter in my Cape chronology has […]
Big 5 Safaris in the Cape with Aquila Game Reserve
Living in South Africa, we often take the Big 5 for granted. Talk about the endangered rhino has become commonplace and the buffalo is about exciting as a cow. But when was the last time you were actually on a game drive? Probably not since you hosted overseas visitors or took that epic once-every-5-years family […]
Winter Snowscapades in the Matroosberg
We’d deliberately planned our #visitWitzenberg trip in the middle of winter in the hope of seeing snow in Ceres. But when we woke up at 6am to heavy rain drops pelting our windows and trees thrashing in the wind, the temptation to burrow deeper under the down duvet was far greater than the desire to […]
3 Great Places to Stay in Tulbagh
After a day of wine tasting, horse riding, ziplining, playing in snow, ambling through curious small town stores, and practicing your photographic skills on the rugged country landscapes of the Witzenberg, there’s nothing better than a cosy spot to put your feet up and soak in the privilege of being “away”. Here are 3 top […]
Fine Art & Wine at Saronsberg Cellar
The lady at the lake has made Saronsberg Cellar one of the most recognisable wine estates in the Cape Winelands. I’ve seen her in countless tweets and Facebook posts, but her tall frame is far more striking when you stand at her feet, gazing up at her steely, meditative face. This Angus Taylor sculpture is […]
4 Wine estates to visit on the Swellendam Wine Route
There is no actual Swellendam Wine Route, but in the rebellious nature of a little town that has the guts to call itself a Republic, I’m going to go ahead and group the vineyards around the Greater Swellendam region into a virtual wine route. After all, Swellendam Wine Route sounds far sexier than Swellendam Municipality. […]
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