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9 South African Hotspots to Visit Before You Die
South Africa is a beautiful country with vast and differing landscapes. I recently had the opportunity of visiting some of her most memorable hotspots on the Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure. Whether you’re looking to meet people from different cultures, spot foreign animals, or marvel at the earth’s natural beauty, these destinations are worth adding […]
Clarens – An Artists’ Haven for Everyone
Clarens is straight out of a fairytale. With golden mountains, winding rivers, sprawling gardens, quirky and unique spots, and free-roaming wildlife, it is little wonder that Clarens is an artist’s haven. Clarens boasts over 20 galleries, which is almost double the number found in any other small town in South Africa. With its incredible beauty […]
Shongololo Express: The Great Train Adventure
Adventure is the motto of the Shongololo Express; a rock ‘n roll South African safari experience by rail. A no-frills mobile hotel if you will. My 2 week stint on the Goodhope Southbound Tour visited all of the highlights on my bucket list like the Big Hole Diamond Museum, the Maropeng Visitor Centre at the […]
A Family Holiday Guide to Gordon’s Bay
Gordon’s Bay is one of our fastest growing destinations for family holidays. Sheltered at the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges, with sea views over False Bay, Gordon’s Bay is a friendly seaside town with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. From animal encounters and adventure activities, to lazy days […]
15 Sensational Seaside Escapes for Summer
If you’re looking for a seaside getaway, where you can watch the waves rolling in as you walk on soft beach sand, the following accommodations will cater perfectly to your summer holiday plans, complete with sea-scented air, gull calls, spectacular sunsets, and photo-worthy spots! 1. Voetbaai Chalets, Port Nolloth, Northern Cape Voetbaai Chalets are […]
Insider tips for an ultimate Summer Holiday in the Overberg
The monthly #discoverOverberg Twitter chat is a highlight on our social calendar and yesterday’s summer holiday tips once again inspired us to head over the mountains and road trip through the Western Cape’s beautiful Overberg region. Top tips for a summer holiday in the Overberg A1. The Klein River in @stanfordvillage allows for endless […]
Shongololo Express: Highlights in Pictures
It’s been an unforgettable two weeks on board the Shongololo Express; an adventure safari train that showcases real, raw South Africa. The Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure is by no means on par with the luxury train travel offered by Rovos or the Blue Train, but what it lacks in luxury, it more than makes […]
5 Ways for Accommodations to Bank on Return Visitors
I recently won a 2 night stay in one of Cape Town’s most affluent suburbs – 2 nights that would have cost more than my monthly salary. Maybe it was my fault for having high expectations (isn’t that the normal response for this situation?), or maybe I’ve just been spoilt by exceptional stays at less […]
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