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The Heritage Day long weekend is soon upon us, and many of us already have visions of indulging in pure lethargy. There is no better way to escape the routine frenzy of daily life than by spending a long weekend idly lazing by a pool, in a hammock, or on a stoep with your feet […]

Working at a travel company, my colleagues and I spend our days booking other people’s dream holidays, and writing about exciting tourism destinations that we may never actually visit ourselves. So we know first-hand how it feels to wish you were lounging on an exotic island instead of being slumped at your desk. In order […]

With 1 September creeping up quickly, the wonderful season of Spring is just around the corner. There is nothing more beautiful than endless fields of flowers, blossoming trees, and bright sunny days. Here are a few ways you can celebrate Spring: 1.  Plant a tree With Arbour week occurring during 1 and 7 September, there […]

Forget about the blues. Jazz is bringing joy to the city of Jozi this month! The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, Joburg’s premier jazz event, will be held across eight venues in the city’s Newtown Precinct, from 23 – 25 August 2012. The event is going to be huge! Three purpose-built venues -the Dinaledi Stage, […]

When international bands and popular local icons perform in South Africa, there are generally only a few venues around the country which can accommodate all their fans. Some venues are luxurious, some a little more humble, but the majority of fans don’t care where they are, so long as the artist(s)they’re there to see performs. […]

As South Africans we are fortunate enough to live in a country so beautiful that it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the world every year. The majority of tourists are really nice people who visit other countries to explore and experience culture. Which is great! To them I say welcome, make yourself […]

Most women experience a twinge of anxiety when packing for a trip, especially if its business related. “What’s appropriate to wear? How many items should I bring? Will we go out on the town? Do I need accessories?” are all common concerns. If you’re going on a trip which will be between three days and […]

As the weather begins to cool and the trees start to shed, most of us will be looking for things to do that don’t depend on the fantastic weather that we usually enjoy. As we say goodbye to summer, and rummage through our cupboards for our jerseys, make sure that you check out these popular […]