Author: Lauren Morling

Roaming rivers, sparkling lagoons, and winding canals make the Western Cape an ideal destination for water-lovers. Whether you enjoy a peaceful canoe down the river, a light lunch on the water’s edge, or a refreshing dip in a glistening lagoon, the Western Cape won’t disappoint. Here are some great places to stay while you’re here: […]

Surrounded by the unspoilt natural beauty of the Twelve Apostles mountain range in the Table Mountain National Park, and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is the ideal setting for weddings and the renewal of vows. With a number of spectacular venues and world class facilities on […]

Whenever people plan trips to South Africa, they are usually first to browse Cape Town, Johannesburg, or Durban; what I like to call the “tourism triangle”. Often forgotten is Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria (also known as “Tshwane”), is host to a plethora of natural, cultural, and historical attractions that make it […]

Fishing is, quite obviously, the activity of catching fish. However to those who have a passion for it, fishing can mean a lot more than merely a recreational activity. It is a social event, especially among men, who enjoy sitting around with friends, drinking a cold one, and teaching their young sons the tricks of […]

Taking Kloof Street by storm is Madame Zingara’s new retail store, “This is Not a Post Office”. Contrary to its name, the exterior is decorated with little red post boxes, and the interior is lit in colourful, fantastical lighting. This one-stop party shop offers an alternate reality, with a slogan that literally reads “party kuk […]

There aren’t many people out there who haven’t dreamt of experiencing an African escape – and I don’t mean lounging on Camps Bay beach. I’m talking about the true African experience that includes elephant rides, interacting with wildlife, and spotting some of the Big Five in the flesh. All this and more can be done […]

Whether you’re a tourist or a Capetonian looking to explore your own city, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained, without needing you to open your wallet.  Here are some fun (and free) things to do: Just Nuisance Monument This monument honours Just Nuisance, the famous Great Dane who was enlisted in the […]

Are you one who enjoys scouring the globe for fascinating restaurants to snack at? Do you relish the idea of dining in the sky, underwater, at the top of a mountain, or at the base of a waterfall? Well, luckily for you, I’ve always had a fascination for the unusual and upon doing a bit […]