Author: Desiree Haakonsen

I may have watched one too many Disney princess movies, but I’ve always dreamed of being able to connect with animals on a deeper level. For years I stood in the garden, my outstretched arm aching from patiently waiting for a bird or butterfly to rest upon my finger. After watching Born Free, I was […]

Do you dream of a remote holiday destination where you can literally switch off to the outside world…yet still have more to do than read books and paint nails? Then grab your passport to fun and adventure in the magnificent surrounds of Sani Pass in the Southern Drakensberg. The area is a well-known landmark for […]

The best ways to spoil a mom is to get her out of the kitchen and far away from any dirty dishes. Here are a few fantastic restaurants running specials this Mother’s Day. From breakfast buffets to 3-course lunches, and a few complimentary gifts on the side, you are sure to find the perfect spot […]

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that can transport you through time and space to a place where everything seems simpler, calmer…better. Nostalgia makes you dream of a past life that seemed completely idyllic and care free; and it hints at a utopic future worth striving for. Here are just a few of the “golden oldie” […]

With more people in the world having access to cell phones than clean water, it’s no surprise that everything in life is going digital. One of the biggest tourism trends highlighted at the recent ITB Berlin convention (regarded as a trends barometer for the international travel industry) was the dramatic increase in the number of […]

Take part in the wildest marathon of them all. South Africa’s Big Five Marathon takes place on 22 June 2013 at the Legend Golf & Safari Resort and trails among the wildlife of the African savannah. A race so tough that many claim it do be “harder than the Comrades”, the notorious 88km Big Five […]

If there’s one thing that causes mass excitement and road trip planning, it’s a live music event – especially when it involves international acts. Whether you find your groove with Rihanna’s chart toppers, electronic dance hits, or iconic 80s tunes, you’ll find an event worth getting to in South Africa in 2013. Rihanna – Diamonds […]

After more than 10 years of pushing boundaries and setting culinary trends, the Good Food & Wine Show 2013 promises to cook up something hotter than ever before. From 23 – 26 May, the premier food, wine, and lifestyle event will descend upon Cape Town with some of the world’s top celebrity chefs. If you […]