Category: Entertainment

It’s easy to get lost in translation when you live in a country with 11 official languages. That’s what makes funny sign spotting in South Africa a close second to wildlife spotting. We recently stumbled across the Africa, this is why I live here Facebook page where you’ll find collections of hilarious photos submitted from […]

Family getaways are a chance to bond with your kids without the distractions of daily life, so take the time to plan fun holiday activities. We chatted with some of our accommodations to find out what makes them a great choice for your family. Blommekloof Country Cottage Blommekloof Country Cottage is a charismatic self-catering accommodation […]

It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]

Road trips are one of the greatest ways to experience travel in a way that flying or trains can’t provide. After all, on a road trip you’re the captain of your journey and you get to decide where to stop and for how long, instead of your tour driver. So, embrace the freedom and enjoy […]

When you’re in a foreign country, there is nothing worse than feeling like an outsider, who is far, far from home. It’s painful when you visit a restaurant or shop knowing you’re going to be offered “tourist prices”, being snubbed by the local taxi driver for being a tourist, and just feeling as though you […]

While many see museums as a snore fest, these 7 Johannesburg museums have intriguing stories to tell. Stories of turbulent racial struggles, legendary heroes, the brutal side of gold mining, the art of medicine, and the mysterious origins of humankind. Venture in and discover something new… Museum Africa Museum Africa is Johannesburg’s social and cultural […]

While South Africa is known for land-based wildlife safaris, there are also plenty of exciting things to do in the Western Cape that involve getting into the water. Whether it’s diving with sharks, seal watching, or dolphin spotting that you’re after, you’ll get all this and more in the Western Cape. Shark Cage Diving There […]

It’s harvest time in the Winelands! As the chugging of heavy-laden tractors echoes through the Winelands, many a toe is feeling the itch to squelch its way through a barrel of ripened grapes. Here are 10 fabulous harvest festivals worth raising a glass or 3 to this season… Robertson Wine Valley’s Hands-on Harvest Festival Get […]