Author: Roseanna McBain

Most of us who go on holiday rarely think about the impact we’re having on the environment – I mean, you’re on holiday to relax and have fun right? Well, I did some digging, and must say that when you delve into it, the numbers can be scary! Did you know that the world-wide rise […]

Imagine that suddenly the entire world goes dark for just one hour. There would be no street or house lights shining, no music blaring from clubs, and only the soft, flickering glow of candle light here and there. No, this isn’t because of yet another problem with Eskom, or a solar flare, or one of […]

When you set off on your camping trip, it’s often easy to forget that while you may find many things entertaining, younger children may become bored. We’ve compiled a short list of useful items to bring and activities the whole family can enjoy. Always have an attitude of being adventure-ready – if you’re not excited, […]

With Easter around the corner, and the crisp autumn weather rolling in, what could be better than finding a romantic, cosy getaway for the upcoming long weekend? It’s often easy to become bogged down by life and not have the will, energy or finances to make travel possible; but we’ve rounded up a list of […]

Table Mountain is perhaps the most iconic feature on the horizon of the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Despite being named one of the “New” 7 Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain has an ancient history steeped in mystery – and it’s for this reason that there are many myths and legends surrounding it. Van […]

As pet owners know, our four-legged (or no legged) friends are constant companions who help brighten up even the dreariest of days. The affection that your pet feels for you can always be seen, reflected in their eyes and in their love of getting your attention. We’ve written previous posts on how to travel with […]

The Easter weekend is coming up and it’s almost time for families to gather and celebrate with their usual traditions – a bonus if you get to do so in a beautiful setting. Most Christians and Catholics will have ended the forty-day fasting period of Lent, gone to church on Good Friday, and on Easter […]

Around the world annually on 17 March, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated – it is believed to be the day which marks the death of St Patrick (461 A.D), and now commemorates his life and good works. Known as an occasion to embrace (our) Irish heritage, drink pints of Guinness, wear tons of green with […]