Category: Tips and Tricks

The coastal town of Hermanus draws local and international tourists throughout the year, with its esteemed reputation for whale watching, meandering wine routes, and its bustling small village atmosphere. Here are the top things to do in Hermanus: Where to have sundowners Dutchies Beach Restaurant at Grotto Beach offers a diverse range of exotic cocktails […]

“My friends would call this irresponsible!” The nervous excitement reverberated off this poshly-accented mantra as our British friend clambered her way down the rocky slope of Lions Head during a visit to Cape Town. It might sound crazy to some that we were hiking in the dark, by the faint glow of the not-so-full moon, […]

If you’re interested in experiencing some of the century-old traditions cultivated by local cultures, the following establishments will give you the chance to not only observe but participate in the rituals of everyday life.   !Xaus Lodge, Northern Cape !Xaus Lodge is an authentic luxury lodge owned by the Khomani San and Mier communities in […]

The Tsitsikamma region, known as the place of abundant waters, is set along the captivating Garden Route in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. Here the mountains stretch to the heavens, the gorges run deep with rough river waters leading into the indigo ocean, the sands are bleached white, and the forests and fynbos creep […]

With Valentine’s Day coming up (and luckily on a Friday), there is no reason why couples should be the only ones to enjoy the opportunity of a weekend away. Picture long, leisurely days full of quality time with your closest lady friends and lazing about in the sunshine this summer, with no boys to drown […]

South Africa offers a diverse array of safari experiences where one can enjoy sighting the renowned Big Five: the leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and lion. No matter how you choose to do it, by car, foot, or bike, you’re promised an experience you’re likely to remember for years to come! If you’re planning on going […]

Cape Town is one of the most undeniably beautiful cities in the world – and has been allocated that title by many unrecognised Top 10 City lists, as well as trusted sources such as Forbes.com, Harvey World Travel, Conde Nast, Lonely Planet, and even TripAdvisor. It seems everyone is in agreement that Cape Town can […]

Summer time: when our hair lightens, our skin darkens, the water gets warmer, our drinks get colder, music gets louder, days get longer, and life gets better. A time when we need to cut ties and sail away from the safe harbour, try new things, and be a little more spontaneous! 1. Jump in a […]