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16 Travel Ideas for your 2016 Bucket List
We can’t think of a better way to ring in 2016, than by creating a list of memorable activities and experiences to enjoy around South Africa in the new year – especially since South Africa has been chosen as one of the top adventure capitals of the world! Without further ado, here are our 2016 […]
Dam Fine Jazz in the Overberg
There are many reasons to head to Villiersdorp in the Overberg this summer, but this season is hotter than ever with Aphrodisiac Shack Smokehouse Deli’s summer jazz concert series and picnics – aptly titled #DamFineJazz, with music by Jazz Between Friends, right on the banks of the Theewaterskloof Dam. Some Dam Fine Jazz: The Aphrodisiac Shack […]
Love Actually Under the Stars at Anthonij Rupert Wines
You’ve probably heard of The Galileo Open Air Cinema! On 19 December 2015 they’re bringing you a magically romantic night with Love Actually playing under the stars at Anthonij Rupert Wines. Who can forget Hugh Grant’s questionable dance moves where he plays the role of a British Prime Minister, or brokenhearted Colin Firth, the frustrated writer, who […]
Fireside Favourites – 7 Braai Sides You’ll Love
Summer is upon us, and with it comes outdoor adventures, heading to blue flag beaches, entertaining the kids at water parks, and of course, enjoying time with friends and family around a braai fire. If you’re tired of coal-cooked mielies, sousboontjies and garlic bread being served yet again, check out this list of fireside favourite […]
100 Reasons to Love South Africa
With golden rays painting the scenery and bathing forests, deserts, wildlife, and those early morning farmers in light, South Africa is a land of multi-coloured beauty, from the oceans to escarpments, and cities to the veld. So as you can imagine, it really wasn’t hard to round up 100 reasons to love South Africa! Sunny summers and […]
10 Things Kids Love about Club Mykonos
Langebaan is blessed with a temperate climate year-round, and after my two nieces returned raving about the features at Club Mykonos they loved, I thought it’s time to share the love and give parents the inside scoop on why children adore this piece of paradise as much as – if not more so – than […]
20 Instagrams that will have you planning a trip to the Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape of South Africa boasts beautiful and untouched natural scenery that the rest of the country enviously admires and it’s the sheer lack of commercialisation in this natural paradise which makes it a tourism draw for those of us weary of the overstimulation of the big cities. If you’ve never been before, here […]
Exploring the heart of the Pinotage Root
Not that we ever need an excuse to visit the Cape Winelands, but with this latest collaboration of the crème de la crème of Pinotage producing wine farms, a visit to Stellenbosch is a must this season! Industry favourites, L’Avenir, Kanonkop, Simonsig and Beyerskloof have teamed up to create the Pinotage Root which offers visitors the chance […]