Category: Family

“Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbour Day proposes for the future.” – Mr. J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbour Day.   We’re well into Arbour Week, which is celebrated annually in South Africa, during the first week of September. Arbour Day was first celebrated in South Africa in 1983 (which happened to be my […]

With 1 September creeping up quickly, the wonderful season of Spring is just around the corner. There is nothing more beautiful than endless fields of flowers, blossoming trees, and bright sunny days. Here are a few ways you can celebrate Spring: 1.  Plant a tree With Arbour week occurring during 1 and 7 September, there […]

The timeless landscape of the West Coast is one of the most popular draws for tourists, especially over the spring period when the flowers start to bloom – usually between August and September. There are over 4,000 flower species, of which 1,000 are indigenous to this region only. Some of the blooms you’re likely to […]

As the weather cools down, food choices heat up with pastas, pizzas, chili dishes, and soups, taking the forefront of nutrition. We’ve gathered up two of the most popular choices for winter warmers that are distinctly South African in flavour. 1.Butternut and Banana soup – Serves 6 This blended soup, like South Africa, has roots […]

When looking for that ultimate Father’s Day gift, it’s easy to get flustered and forget what your dad is really into, or blank on what you used to spend time doing together. Take a page from our book and think long and hard before spending money on something your dad will never use. If you’re […]

Flying nowadays isn’t the exciting, glamorous experience it was fifty years ago, with stylish stewardess’, rugged pilots, and first-class service regardless of what section of the plane you sat in. Instead, present day changes have turned flight procedure into an almost comical mad dash. The process: The present day process involves standing in line before […]

As the weather begins to cool and the trees start to shed, most of us will be looking for things to do that don’t depend on the fantastic weather that we usually enjoy. As we say goodbye to summer, and rummage through our cupboards for our jerseys, make sure that you check out these popular […]

In my mind, there’s nothing quite as sweet or well-remembered as the day you receive or give a marriage proposal. The surprise, happiness and general “Yes, yes!” response is the norm to a slightly nervous smile, bent knee, and the ring. There are those out there who have an entirely different idea of what a […]