Author: Roseanna McBain

If you’re still looking for that perfect romantic autumn accommodation, and didn’t see your province listed on last week’s autumn getaways post, look no further than the four following escapes, in the northern regions of South Africa: 1. Gauteng – Dinkwe Guest House, Pretoria Rated 3-stars from the TGCSA, it’s easy to fall in love […]

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway to enjoy that romantic autumn escape you’re planning, here are 3 of the top accommodations to consider, plus a great SA-based company who offers some very romantic boxes. Western Cape – The Boat House, Misty Cliffs, Scarborough With views of the Atlantic Ocean, easy beach access for romantic […]

The concept of Farm to Fork has gained popularity in recent years. Many believe that this is due to its green approach, whereby chefs and cooks only harvest and serve a variety of organic seasonal fruits and vegetables that are found within their local areas, or are only grown on-site. They do this to ensure […]

As the midday sunshine pours down, and helps us forget the chilly mornings and nights, now is the perfect time to enjoy a break from the frenzied, hurried activities of the past few months, and spend an overnight stay, or longer, enjoying some TLC. If you (and your partner) are looking for the perfect place […]

When you’re in Cape Town, it’s fairly hard to pick and choose between all the fantastic attractions on offer, and you often never get to explore or experience any local hangouts. One of my favourite suburbs is not listed on any tourist top ten, (like Camps Bay, or the City Centre often are), has plenty […]

When: 28 April – 4 May 2014 (and likely the same dates for 2015) Where: Stonehenge Farm, Northern Cape Theme: The Trickster Purpose: Community building, self-reliance, entertainment, cohesion Having taken place for the first time in 2007, AfrikaBurn, South Africa’s Burning Man regional has become a favoured festival by locals across the lush, coastal, dry, and wind-swept provinces […]

The beautiful Free State, situated within the heart of South Africa, is well known for its lush scenic interior and arid borders. The seemingly endless landscapes, mountains, farmlands, and scented flowers are a welcome sensory distraction, especially if you’ve been driving for several hours. If you’re only in the Free State region for 24-hours, here […]

I find it fairly safe to state that, in comparison to many places around the world, South Africa has some of the most gorgeous, awe-inspiring landscapes. From sweeping mountain vistas and desert expanses, to coastlines that offer unsurpassed beauty, come and discover six places out of the numerous others that provide scenic beauty both locals […]