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24 Hour City Guide to “The Jacaranda City” of Pretoria
Pretoria, formally known as Tshwane, is a vibrant city in the northern part of Gauteng. It is lovingly known as “the Jacaranda City” by locals due to the streets characterised by the deep purple hues of Jacaranda trees. As one of South Africa’s three capital cities, Pretoria offers plenty of natural, cultural, and historical attractions […]
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 […]
7 Exciting events coming up in Joburg
With so many exciting events heading to Johannesburg, the City of Gold has a lot more than colourful blooms and balmy thunderstorms to look forward to this spring! Soweto Wine Festival 5 – 7 September 2013 Taste your way through 950 wines over 3 nights at Soweto’s premier wine festival. Meet the winemakers, discover new wines, and […]
3 More Top Farm Stays in South Africa
If you read our first Top 3 Farm Stays in South Africa, you’ll have discovered some family-friendly farms in 3 of our most popular provinces. Here are 3 more recommended farm stays, by province. Mpumalanga – Bospoort Kleinplasie Chalets Bospoort Kleinplasie Chalets is set just outside of Bela-Bela, and has plenty of picturesque areas in […]
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 […]
Sirocco: The best steaks in Knysna
On a cool Saturday evening my wife and I made our way to the trendy Sirocco restaurant, set on the water’s edge at Thesen Island in Knysna. We were a little too late to enjoy the views fully, but could just about see the heads in the distant dark – behind the yachts moored in […]
6 Ways to Treat the Lovely Lady in your Life this Women’s Day
Although it’s true that you don’t need a particular day to show your special lady just how much she means to you, a fancy meal out or a romantic weekend away couldn’t hurt… Here are some great ways to spoil your wife, girlfriend, mother, and significant other on National Women’s Day, 9 August 2013. 1. […]
A Local Guide to Knysna
When you have only a short time to visit a tourism mecca like Knysna (voted the number 2 city in Africa 2012 by Condé Nast Traveler), on South Africa’s luscious Garden Route, it can be tough choosing which activities to prioritise. The best advice is to ask the locals – especially those involved with tourism […]
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