Category: Travel

For those who aren’t in the know, the Karoo has a lot more to offer than arid conditions, heatstroke and headaches! Brush off those old stereotypes and, with a fresh set of eyes, check out our top 5 reasons why the Karoo rocks! 1. See the Fossils The Karoo is one of South Africa’s richest […]

In my mind, there’s nothing quite as sweet or well-remembered as the day you receive or give a marriage proposal. The surprise, happiness and general “Yes, yes!” response is the norm to a slightly nervous smile, bent knee, and the ring. There are those out there who have an entirely different idea of what a […]

Do you know how to make your own compass and read it? Or which stars in the night sky can help you find your way home? Most people have been out in the woods or wilderness for camping, hiking, or perhaps a leisurely stroll. Have you ever considered what you’d do if you got lost […]

With the upcoming anniversary of the tragic Titanic sinking this weekend, 14 April, we’ve compiled a list of alternative theories and conspiracy theories, which go against the mainstream media’s account of what really happened. Do any of these theories hold so much as a grain of truth, or are they all pure fiction? Read on […]

A first aid kit isn’t only for when you’re going camping for a week, or for those month-long holidays. It’s something everyone should already have at home in the form of either a store-bought, all inclusive package, or bits and pieces put together as they’ve been needed, with enough stock for another bout of flu, […]

If you read my post last week , on how to cut down on your environmental impact, then wouldn’t you like to know that for your next holiday, you can stay at an establishment which is working to reduce the carbon footprint that we all leave behind? If this sounds like something you’re keen to […]

Most of us who go on holiday rarely think about the impact we’re having on the environment – I mean, you’re on holiday to relax and have fun right? Well, I did some digging, and must say that when you delve into it, the numbers can be scary! Did you know that the world-wide rise […]

Imagine that suddenly the entire world goes dark for just one hour. There would be no street or house lights shining, no music blaring from clubs, and only the soft, flickering glow of candle light here and there. No, this isn’t because of yet another problem with Eskom, or a solar flare, or one of […]