Author: Roseanna McBain

UPDATE The stratosphere jump happened on Sunday 14th October, 2012 in Roswell, New Mexico and was a roaring success by all accounts. Congratulations to the hard-working behind-the-scenes Red Bull Stratos team, and of course to Felix Baumgartner – who now holds the world record for completing the highest jump in the world, as well as […]

Nature is a wondrous thing. It can be scary or fascinating, beautiful or ugly, and throughout the centuries has certainly kept mankind on its toes.  Many of the phenomena have, throughout history, been worshiped, feared, or thought of as signs portending disaster or salvation. Modern science helps us understand how and why they occur, but […]

The beautiful coastlines and numerous areas with natural scenery make Durban a perfect place for fun and contemplation in the sun. If you live within the metropolis, then you’re likely taking the landscape and atmosphere for granted – which is something almost everyone does after a year or two living in the same place. So […]

Those of us who live in the Southern Hemisphere are often left out of spotting ‘shooting stars’, planetary alignments, and celestial phenomenon’s – unlike the Northern Hemisphere which seems to experience these events rather frequently. The good news is that there are several meteor showers taking place in the upcoming months, and for once, all […]

Apart from its stunning scenery, South Africa is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, and there are a variety of factories visitors and locals can tour. If you’re a lover of fashion, then the below three factory tours should already be on your list of places to see. 1.  Shimansky Jewellery Manufacturing Workshop and […]

From the gentle ocean breezes that drift inland, to the golden sandy shoreline, Plettenberg Bay has one of the most beautiful coastal stretches, especially in spring. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of frolicking whales or dolphins only a few meters off-shore, then you’ve come to the right place! Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plett, certainly […]

South Africans love a good braai as it’s not just about the fantastic food, but usually a chance to chat about the epic game that was just on, and an excuse to socialise with friends. We take great pride in the fact our South African men (and women!) can hold their own in this department, […]

When the majority of us look at beautiful fairy-tale like photographs, the cynics in us start thinking that the pictures must be photo-shopped. After all, nowadays you can make anything look good, just look at the various magazine stands, which have flawless women and impossibly perfect bodies paraded on the covers. Despite our jaded outlooks, […]