Wanderlust – Find your roots in the Cederberg
The Cederberg feels like the final frontier in South African tourism. It’s in the Western Cape, but it’s not a beach holiday. It’s rugged if you like it that way, but still absolutely accessible and perfect for a family vacation. Read More
Van Living the South African Way
If you are tired of being stuck in a rut, working just to pay off a bond, living for the next holiday or need some inspiration, then van-living is something to consider. Read More
Hoekwil Country Café
Hoekwil is a tiny little hamlet perched in the Outeniqua foothills. It is about 13 minutes north-east of Wilderness is the very definition of a hidden gem. Read More
Travel to Tropical Mozambique
You may not know this, but we have a tropical paradise right in our backyard. As you exit Mpumalanga and make your way up to Mozambique’s province of Maputo, you can see the vegetation change. The landscape changes significantly with rolling hills and palm trees that become more evident the further north you travel. Mozambique is a fairly large country with an awful lot of outdoorsy...Read More
Steaming Hot Trailer Park at the Grand Daddy
Firstly, if you are planning a road trip to the Cape Winelands or just love visiting epic hotels, then you must add The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel on your list! Secondly, the Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel is home to the only designer Rooftop Airstream Trailer Park in the world! The seven authentic Airstream trailers each have their own individual decor theme. They collectively reflect a...Read More
Trail Blazing the High Five Trail
If you need a great weekend away to escape from everything, three hours from Johannesburg is the High Five Trail, previously known as the Num Num Hiking Trail, between Badplaas and Machadodorp. Don’t judge this trail by its location or length, it’s a wonderful hike but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The technicality of the trail is worth it for the breath-taking scenery that is...Read More
Exploring Salt Rock
I grew up with a recreational fisherman father who was a banker by day. He partook in some pretty cool fishing competitions throughout his “fishing career” – the Billfish 15000 being one of them. For interest’s sake, the competition started in 1987 when it got its name from the total amount of prize monies. There were 60 competing boats that year, and the grand prize was...Read More
Wanderlust: Trendy Pretoria
Thoughts of our capital city don’t exactly conjure visions of an exotic holiday destination. However, chances are good that you are going to have to cross the “boerewors gordyn” (boerewors curtain) at least once in your life to visit one of Pretoria’s many embassies, educational institutions, hospitals or sporting facilities. In recent years Pretoria has shaken off her...Read More
Jingle with Ann Jangle
Musician, composer, producer, animal lover and adventurer, Ann Jangle has been performing music across Africa and Europe for over twelve years. After living in Germany for two years, her return to South Africa and the adoption of her furry best friend, Kevin set Ann Jangle on “the most ambitious journey of her life” – cycling, woman alone from South Africa to Kenya to raise...Read More