Category: Travel

How to take a perfect “couples” picture
With love in the air, make sure you know how to capture the best possible pictures of you and your partner together – whether you’re doing something outdoors and are having fun, or are just spending an evening indoors cooking together – ensure you don’t miss keeping track of those memories! Taking a photo of […]
20 February 2012

Fifteen Romantic Things to Do – that won’t cost a fortune
February has rolled around again, and with it the undeniable atmosphere of amore. Apart from being heart awareness month, and a leap year (which means girls can propose to guys), February the 14th holds special significance for couples – giving them the chance to show their appreciation, admiration and feelings for each other. I personally […]
9 February 2012

Camping 101- Part Two
So now you’re out in the big outdoors – your roof a canopy of canvas – or stars if you prefer. There’s a big campfire crackling in the centre where you’re braaiing some tasty wors – and later marshmallows – with the relaxed comradery of having close friends around. But lets re-wind a few steps […]
2 February 2012

Camping 101 – Part One
With the weather getting warmer every day, the itch to get out of the city begins. To go somewhere far away from the busy roads, robots, taxi’s and smog. You glance longingly up at that unused tent in the top cupboard, and contemplate going camping over an upcoming weekend. If you’re a newbie invited along […]
24 January 2012

Top ten tips to take better group photos
Everyone at some point or another has been asked to step in and take a group photo or two, of either tourists, children, friends, family, or the odd strangers in the park. It’s easy to just point and snap hoping for the best, but sometimes you want to add that little something extra to make […]
19 January 2012

Ten unusual and mostly unknown facts about South Africa
South Africa is full of beauty. The diverse and stunning scenic landscapes, the wonderful weather, the friendly locals and the vibrant cities. There are also many well known locations which draw tourists such as the awe-inspiring Cango Caves, the Valley of Desolation and of course the lush Garden Route. But South Africa also has its […]
11 January 2012

Take a Hike
Pine forests and picnics. That’s what I always think of whenever I hear the word hiking; possibly due to frequenting Silvermine (in Cape Town) with my family when I was younger. Opening the car door I’d breathe in the scent of woody pine before looking up at the tree’s over the parking area, then scrambling […]
5 January 2012

Railway Adventures
Whenever I imagine a train station, I always picture it in faded sepia tones with a timeless yet charming style, and soft music playing in the background. Smartly dressed ladies wearing gloves and pillerbox hats smoke languidly on the side lines chatting quietly, while men in suits drift by, and others intently read their newspapers […]
22 December 2011








