Category: Family

Why You Should Spend Your Money On Travel
Have you been eyeing that beautiful leather bag for a while now? Wouldn’t the latest smart watch look rad on your wrist? Yes, we all have those vices that will make us feel great for a few days, but totally break the bank! And in a year’s time it will probably be out of style […]
28 June 2017

The Why and Where of Private Game Reserve Getaways
It’s June, which means winter is officially upon us. I don’t know whether it’s the chilly weather or the drive to work in the dark, but this time of year I tend to long for the holidays of my childhood where we would wake up extra early to be the first ones out of the […]
8 June 2017

5 Delicious Coffee Spots in Durban
Its pristine white beaches, tropical weather and fantastic food flavours makes Durban one of South Africa’s favourite destinations. Durban is a kaleidoscope of colours, aromas and sounds set to the rhythm of the city’s laid-back vibe. It’s also quickly becoming one of the country’s hottest coffee spots. And besides beaches and bohemian beauty, what’s better […]
1 June 2017

5 Wonderful reasons to visit the Wild Coast
Untamed, unspoilt and unbelievably beautiful ─ these are only a few words to describe the endless splendour of South Africa’s Wild Coast! This remote coastline stretches from East London all the way to the southern border of KwaZulu-Natal. The scenery is breathtaking and filled with steep, green hills, deserted beaches with unruly waves and windswept cliffs. […]
13 April 2017

Of Hobbits and Horses: Having a look at Hogsback
Hogsback. The very word conjures images of unkempt, dark green foliage, cascading water and snowy peaks looming in the distance. It’s a place where fairies are in abundance and every second home looks like it could house Bilbo Baggins. The Eastern Cape has no shortage of quirky little towns with great character, but Hogsback is […]
30 March 2017

Explore these lesser known South African caves
There is just something about caves. When I see one in the side of a mountain, I can’t help but wonder what it looks like inside ─ Are there animals residing inside it? Did people ever live there? Are there any traces of their presence? If you are half as interested in caves as I […]
23 March 2017

6 Magical Waterfalls in Mpumalanga
What better reward exists after a gruelling hike than total relaxation in a cool rock pool fed by a waterfall? The cascading water drowns out the qualms of everyday life, the fine mist is nature’s best air conditioner, and at a waterfall Dolly Parton’s First Law doesn’t apply – you can have a rainbow without […]
22 February 2017

Experience Platbos at this year’s Reforest Fest
There is something undeniably magical about a forest. Maybe it’s the abundance of hide-and-seek spaces that bring out the child in us. Maybe it’s the wealth of life, the generous shade and fresh air we find there. Or maybe it’s the feeling that something miraculous might occur at any moment, à la the fairy tale […]
16 February 2017








