Category: Travel

There are various reasons why we enjoy traveling the world, be it fancy hotels, beautiful beaches, exciting accommodation, or nearby attractions. However, a lot of the time the enticing factor is the allure of hotel swimming pools and natural rock pools. So whether you enjoy a peaceful dip or an exhilarating swim, have a look […]

“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 […]

Are you sick and tired of holding onto your hood, cursing, as you battle through the wind and rain towards your car (that, in hindsight, you parked way too far away?). There are so many frustrations that come along with the cold and wet weather – and sometimes we just need a well-deserved break! If […]

Nothing beats the winter blues like immersing yourself for an hour (or more) in a therapeutic spa experience.  The wet and cold weather is held at bay by the warm décor, burning incense, and heaters that help to set clients at ease from the get-go. If you think you can’t afford a spa day, think […]

If you haven’t heard about the popular game Angry Birds, then you’re missing out on hours of mindlessly entertaining fun. The free Facebook game, Angry Birds Friends, was voted the most popular game of 2012 thus far. The aim of the game is to shoot different types of birds at the “pigs”, who have stolen […]

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 […]

Tea Rooms around Town – Cape Town The British have a wonderful tradition called afternoon tea, and in that vein of excellence and a small nod to our colonial past we’ve rounded up some of the best places to enjoy it in Cape Town. A note for those who refer to the tea had in […]

Cape Town is a vibrant city filled with culture and colour. The pub scene reflects this and has a wide variety of amazing places; featuring tempting traditional delights and world-class drinks. If you haven’t visited these yet, you’re missing out on some of the most authentically awesome pubs in town! Irish: The Dubliner (at Kennedy’s) […]