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Momentum Cricket Sixes Set to Bowl the Mother City Over
Summer and cricket go bat in hand, so you may have already heard rumours about the newest and hottest social cricket event that is sure to bowl a few maidens over in just 9 days’ time. The Momentum Cricket Sixes is taking place on 14 December 2013 at the Claremont Cricket Club in Cape Town, […]
Camping Retreats in South Africa
When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]
Top 5 Bars and Beer Gardens in Johannesburg
When in Cape Town and Durban, your option for sundowners usually includes a beautiful coastal view to gaze upon as you leisurely sip your beverage of choice. Though Johannesburg is too far inland to enjoy the same sunset splendors, it does offer plenty of class, glamour, and glitz when it comes to bonding with friends […]
25 of the Best Picnic Spots in South Africa
There’s no better way to enjoy summer than with a lazy picnic under the trees. Here are some of South Africa’s best picnic spots; some where you can bring your own food and others where you can buy a pre-packed basket. Johannesburg Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort has large open lawns, great facilities, […]
The Manta Resort Unveils Africa’s First Underwater Room on Pemba Island, Zanzibar
If you’ve been dreaming of “sleeping with the fishes”, you’ll be happy to know that it can finally be a reality. The magnificent Manta Resort has opened a magical underwater room on Pemba Island in Zanzibar! Now you can drift off to sleep surrounded by exotic marine life…in a magical floating bubble… The unusual new […]
7 Essentials for Summer Travel in South Africa
While there are plenty of lists that explicitly state what to bring along for a South African safari or hike, there’s little to no advice given to those who are travelling around South African cities in summer. So keep these 7 items in mind when you head out the front door to spend a day […]
40 Photos that will have you planning your next holiday to Joburg
Many people don’t think of Joburg as an exciting holiday destination, but having lived there for 10 years, I can tell you that Jozi has it all! It’s funky, the people are wickedly friendly, and whatever isn’t in town is on its doorstep. If you need to see it to believe it, scroll on down… […]
The Galileo Open Air Cinema in Cape Town – the Perfect Activity for the Summer Holidays
Operating at 3 magical venues in Cape Town, there is no reason you shouldn’t elevate the Galileo Open Air Cinema to the top of your activity list this summer. Movies are screened on Tuesday nights at Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, on Wednesday nights at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and on Thursdays at the V&A Waterfront, and […]
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