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5 Great Coffee Shops in Joburg
Whether it’s for a business meeting, catching up with friends, escaping the cold, or simply satisfying a caffeine craving, coffee shops are a great place to socialise and enjoy tasty fare. Here are some fantastic coffee shops in Johannesburg. Guru Indulge in a delicious Guru-branded blend of barrel-roasted beans from Ethiopia to Guatemala. This buzzing […]
The Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival Hits Magaliesburg in September
Held at The Old Mill on the banks of the Magalies River, the Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival offers event-goers a chance to celebrate the very first day of spring between 11h00 – 15h00 on 1 September 2013. Held as a fundraiser for the Woodland Preparatory School in Magaliesburg, the family friendly outdoor wine festival […]
How to Plan the Perfect Indoor Weekend
This past week in Cape Town has been a rather damp affair, with icy winds, plenty of rain, and virtually no incentives to head outdoors. With even more rain forecast, now is the time to plan your perfect indoor weekend! Blankets I’m a sucker for fluffy blankets in all shapes, sizes, and colours and I […]
Don’t Miss the 2013 Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival in September
The much-anticipated Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival is a distinguished annual occasion that celebrates the return of the magnificent Southern Right Whales to the waters of Walker Bay and the arrival of the spring season. This year, the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival will be marking its 22nd year as the only enviro-arts festival in […]
5 Underwater Ruins around the World
Humanity has a fascination with the past – even going so far as to dig up the remains found in graves to gain better insight into the lifestyle of the ancient inhabitants. If you’re full of curiosity about ancient submerged cities, here are some of the top underwater ruins around the world! England – Dunwich […]
Wining & Dining on Route 62
With a quick exit off the N2, Route 62 offers a shorter and more scenic trip from Cape Town, through the Klein Karoo and Garden Route, to Port Elizabeth. Route 62 is home to the world’s longest wine route and a newer Brandy Route, which offer exciting excursions on their own. But Route 62 isn’t […]
A Brief History of Women’s Day
The strong, proud history of females taking matters into their own hands and fighting against gender injustice and inequality is, in short, what Women’s Day is all about. Though South Africa’s date for Women’s Day differs to the rest of the world (we hold ours nationally on the 9th of August), there’s still a sense […]
A Taste of the Constantia Wine Route
With only 10 wine estates, the Constantia Wine Route is not only the southern hemisphere’s oldest wine-making region (dating to 1685), but also the Cape’s most intimate wine route. Despite its small size, the Constantia Wine Route produces award-winning wines year after year; making it one of the biggest celebrities in the international world of […]
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