Category: Travel

With the first rains of spring, the dry, dusty plains of South Africa’s “outback” are magically transformed into a carpet of colour as the Namaqualand wild flowers burst to life. Almost overnight, the normally drab semi-desert of the Northern Cape is suddenly covered in millions of cheerful flowers, which last from early August to late […]

Nestled on the tranquil banks of the Orange River, the 4-star Moonriver Guesthouse is one of those special places where the atmosphere perfectly reflects the loving personality of the people who created it. Moonriver was once the private residence of owners, Karen and Hanrie Bergh, whose generous spirits prompted them to share the peace and […]

The Colour Me Crazy run and colour festival is scheduled to hit Cape Town and Joburg over the coming months, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, and music in one outrageous event. The festival celebrates happiness, health, and individuality, and people of all ages, from little kids, to parents and grandparents are […]

International holidays are extremely exciting, whether you have flown before or its your very first time. There is something thrilling about the opportunity to experience a foreign land, new cultures and people, and beautiful undiscovered landscapes. Those planning an overseas getaway will likely be starting to tick off all last minute bookings and requirements as […]

TripAdvisor recently embarked on a world-wide TripIndex Cities survey to discover the most expensive and affordable cities to enjoy a night out on holiday. They selected a number of cities from across the globe and calculated the cost of a couple staying 1 night in a 4-star hotel, cocktails, a 2-course dinner with a bottle […]

It’s time we all face the fact that we’re wonderfully different from each other – which in my mind is a very, very good thing. Convenient though it would be if everyone liked the same things, it is unlikely there’d be any kind of innovations, creativity, or varied cultures from which we can learn and […]

Shell-shocked to learn about a festival dedicated to oysters? Entertaining various ideas on how you’d like your first oyster served?  Then come along and immerse yourself in this beloved aphrodisiacal fiesta! This year’s festival will be held from the 28th June – 7th of July 2013. Consider sliding a succulent pepper and tabasco sprinkled oyster down […]

Many parents dream of being able to whisk the family off on a spontaneous holiday, before realising that a holiday with kids of different ages involves planning. Avoid getting stuck at home with energetic kids and take them to these accommodations that cater specifically for kids! The Falls Guest House, Northern Cape The Falls Guest […]