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Cape Town Markets in a Photographic Nutshell
Cape Town is brimming with fresh, authentic food and boutique markets. Whether you’re after some organic fruit and vegetables for the kitchen or unique clothing items, check out these not-to-be-missed markets in the Mother City: V&A Market on the Wharf, CBD When: Monday to Sunday from 09h30 – 18h00 Noordhoek Community Market When: Thursday from […]
Galloping Getaways for Horse Riders in South Africa
If you love the clip-clopping of hooves beneath you, we recommend these excellent getaways where you can explore South Africa’s beautiful landscapes on horseback. MPUMALANGA Lydenrust Guest Farm & Horse Trails Situated near Lydenberg, Lydenrust Guest Farm & Horse Trails offers 1 – 2 hour horse trails through the stunning Lowveld landscape. You’ll find a […]
20 Handy Tips for Travelling on Public Transport
Whether you’re travelling to a foreign country or you’ve just never mastered the art of travelling on public transport, there are a few tips we recommend that will make your journey a lot more enjoyable. 1. Be courteous If you’re sitting down and there are no available seats when an elderly lady, pregnant woman, or […]
25 Instagrams that will inspire you to travel South Africa
With over 16 billion photos shared, it’s no wonder Instagram is one of the most popular apps for travel photography. A quick “click, filter, and load” and any mediocre holiday photos can look like travel masterpieces. We scoured Instagram for some of the most inspiring photos that will make you want to travel South Africa. […]
How to Pack for your South African Safari
So you’ve booked your South African safari, the trip is drawing closer and closer, and you’re scouring the web to find tips on what to pack. Stop. Stop. Take a deep breath. Relax. We have the ideal packing guideline for you to follow when planning for your South African safari. Create a packing list Become […]
5 Stays for Foodie Travellers in South Africa
A culinary adventure is the sticky glacé cherry on top of a decadent holiday cake. Eating is one of the biggest pleasures of travelling and South Africa is fast becoming one of the world’s most sought after foodie destinations. From artisan producers and fresh farm markets in untouched hideaways to award winning restaurants in trendy […]
10 Attractions that will make your Visiting Relatives fall in Love with Cape Town
Cape Town has to be experienced to be believed. With so much to do and see, it is difficult fitting a never-ending itinerary into a few days. When you have friends or relatives visit from overseas, make sure to introduce the magic of The Mother City by taking them to these must-see attractions: V&A Waterfront […]
7 Local Travel Bloggers Share Their Favourite Hidden Gems
As the sand falls away and the sun’s sharp-eyed beam reveals the glint of a buried jewel, there is something magical and unfamiliar to be discovered beyond every great tourist attraction. And it’s often these little known places and experiences that hold the most weight in our treasure chest of memories. We asked 7 of […]