Author: Roseanna McBain

Those of you who often travel to and from Jozi, the “City of Gold”, for a one to two day stay, will know that there are a variety of cost effective guest houses and self-catering accommodations to choose from along the way. If, however, you’re staying for longer time period due to a conference or […]

Those of you who plan to explore the diverse landscapes on offer in South Africa should know that there are several towns you can visit to get the authentic experience you crave. Forget about heading to the tourist hubs of Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban, and start your adventure far off of the beaten path, […]

As Easter draws closer and closer, your thoughts have likely turned to Good Friday and church, before they stray to the obligatory egg hunts and chocolates. But this traditional family bonding time is also a great opportunity for an Easter weekend away from Cape Town! If you’re hoping to high-tail it out of the city […]

I’m certain most of us know about the charming St. Patrick, who chased the snakes from Ireland and has a feast day named after him. Although modern times see this festival as more as a booze-up, he is still remembered and honoured for being a great man. Along with this feast day comes the chance […]

This week’s guest is Leoni Fourie of Eikendal Lodge, a fantastic winelands accommodation set below the sheltering Helderberg Mountains of Stellenbosch. She gives the 411 on the top local activities and recommends activities for families: 1. Favourite thing about the area: There’s so much beauty out here – from breath-taking mountain and vineyard views, to […]

We sat down with Carol, owner of Laughing Waters Guesthouse, to find out exactly what Hazyview has to offer. She shared some of the fantastic family spots and eateries, that you don’t want to miss out on. Favourite thing about the area: If you are a lover of nature, then this is the place to […]

Fans of lush forests, leisurely afternoons, and carefree cruises already know that Knysna is one of the top destinations in South Africa, as it caters for all traveller types – from families and couples in love, to small or large groups of friends. We’ve recently started asking accommodation owners to give us their frank opinion […]

If you’re a fan of hard cheese, soft cheese, stinky cheese, or sweet cheese, then you probably already know that this year’s South African Cheese Festival is set to take place from 26 – 28 April, at Sandringham Estate, between Paarl and Stellenbosch. The stakes have been raised, and artisans from around the country will […]