Category: Adventure

Summer is the time for spending long, sweaty days outdoors, aided only by good walking shoes and a bottle of water. After all, there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than by getting out into nature. If this is what you’re after, consider doing the Shipwreck Trail in Cape Point Nature Reserve where […]

Dewy fingers from trying to catch clouds as we drove through the Drakensberg mountains, and the confusion as to why they didn’t feel like cotton wool. Seeing my first shooting star in a rank fishing boat, slowly slish-sloshing its way to a deserted Fijian island. Scaring my little sister with tales of big foot on […]

With summer days here at last, travel opportunities are appearing again, which is great, unless you’re a last minute packer.  If you are, it usually means you do a last minute frenzied pack the morning you’re supposed to leave, only to find out that the items you’ve picked don’t fit properly, your bag is suddenly […]

Taking to the road can be a truly relaxing and rewarding experience, but if you find yourself a while down the road before realising you left something important at home, it probably won’t be as relaxing as you thought. Here are a few items you simply cannot go on a road trip without (and a […]

With the countdown to Christmas holidays, throngs of Vaalies are preparing themselves for the annual N1 migration to Cape Town. If you’re planning on making the 1,400km road trip between Joburg and Cape Town (or anywhere in between), we encourage you to travel safely and stop over for a night’s rest along the way. There are […]

We all have dreams of visiting exceptional postcard perfect places around the world. However, there are some places that have the ability to capture our hearts and make us feel as though we couldn’t possibly leave. Greece is one of those places for me. Offering countless archaeological sites, warm crystal-clear waters, and an exciting culture, […]

Shamwari Game Reserve is an award-winning* holiday destination in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Shamwari Group incorporates 6 luxury lodges in the game reserve, all of which are 5-star graded and uniquely designed to complement your African bush experience. Along with activities like relaxation treatments, Big 5 game drives, guided walks, and birding, guests at Shamwari Game […]

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries to visit, with a mix of different cultures, wildlife, and stunning landscapes that change every couple of kilometres. With a diverse range of attractions throughout its interior, South Africa offers one of the most rewarding holidays. Here are our favourite attractions you can see in each […]