Category: Travel

Though it may seem silly to keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, it is often the difference between a nightmarish or comfortable wait for roadside assistance when you’ve broken down on your way to your holiday accommodation, or when you’re on a road trip to visit family. There are numerous places to buy pre-packed […]

Awarded Best Luxury Hotel in South Africa by CNN Traveller, the 5-star Pepperclub Hotel & Spa in Cape Town has outlined plans to introduce five exclusive Club Floors specifically tailored for the discerning traveller. The Club Floors will be located between the 15th and 20th floors of the hotel, which lies in the heart of […]

After hosting the recent tourism INDABA, the city of Durban has been catapulted to the forefront of go-to destinations in South Africa. So you can be guaranteed that accommodation for the Top Gear Festival (15 – 16 June) and the Vodacom Durban July (6 July) will be booked up faster than the horsepower of both […]

When you’re in Johannesburg and you find yourself asking “so where to?” for an exciting outing, just head to Soweto! Infused with the history of the apartheid struggle and buzzing with the friendly energy of Jozi, Soweto is place of contrasts and a melting pot of South African cultures. Shanties juxtapose luxury mansions; filthy streets […]

Romantic safari holidays are top of the priority list when it comes to honeymoons, anniversaries, and other dreamy getaways. After all, what’s more romantic than leaving the city behind and swapping out skyscrapers and fancy hotels for vast plains and romantic tented camps? Here are some of the best places to head to if you’re […]

Many people grow up dreaming of experiencing a white wonderland. Images of snowball fights, building snowmen, and creating snow angels are just some of the ideas one conjures to mind when one thinks of snow. Those who can’t afford an expensive overseas holiday to Switzerland or Russia can rest assured that there is ample opportunity […]

The vast Drakensberg region is filled with stunning scenery, undulating landscapes, and plenty of activities. It spans five of South Africa’s provinces, as well as Lesotho. This is a continuation from last weeks post, and lists three more great towns in the Drakensberg area. Day Four Where: Estcourt See: Fort Durnford, Wagendrift Dam, Weenen Game […]

Summer may be over, but there is no need to go into hibernation. The Western Cape is as busy as ever with fantastic festival fun taking place throughout the month of June. Whether you enjoy food, wine, port, or poetry, there’s something to keep a spring in your step this winter! Wacky Wine Weekend If […]