Author: Desiree Haakonsen

We could write a 1,000 page book on why you should visit South Africa, but we reckon it’s a little easier just to give you a visual taste… South Africa is home of the Big 5 – the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. But did you know that there is also the Small 5? […]

As a travel writer, I’m constantly on the lookout for exciting things to do and see in South Africa, and my travel bucket list grows almost daily. Here are 14 things that I’ve either done (and highly recommend) or would still love to do: Walk with a Cheetah I’m a bit of a wildlife and […]

No matter your mood or culinary craving, you will find a fabulous restaurant in Durban. Garden Café: Market Located in a quiet courtyard behind a classic 1930’s colonial building, Market is one of Durban’s best kept secrets. With locally and organically sourced ingredients, their quality cuisine will please even the most devout gourmet greenies. The menu has […]

If you enjoy good quality food in a laid-back, everyone’s-welcome kind of atmosphere, check out these top foodie markets in Johannesburg.   Fourways Farmers Market Come rain or shine, the Fourways Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9am – 3pm at the Earth Outdoor Living Nursery. Come hungry and thirsty, because with over 50 stalls, the […]

The Cape Winelands are starting the new year off with style, class, and tons of summertime fun! Check out these entertaining events happening in January and February 2014. 1. Riesling Rocks returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate Get the year into gear at the annual Riesling Rocks Festival, taking place at Hartenberg Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Celebrated […]

When I switched on the first episode of The Ultimate Braai Master Season 2, I was ecstatic to see an old friend grinning back at me. It actually came as little surprise that Jonno Proudfoot had made it onto the reality cooking show. One of my fondest memories of him was playing a game of […]

Ever wished you could carry a little tour guide in your pocket – with the convenience of running your own schedule and putting him on mute whenever you want? That’s exactly the kind of perks you can expect with these handy travel apps: 1. go! South Africa With over 25 000 points of interest, go! […]

MARS IS COMING! Big Concerts announced on Wednesday that Thirty Seconds to Mars will be returning to South Africa to perform 2 concerts – on 13 June 2014 at the Grand Arena in Cape Town and 16 June 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. Coming off the back of an outstanding European festival circuit and some […]