Category: Unusual

Although it’s true that you don’t need a particular day to show your special lady just how much she means to you, a fancy meal out or a romantic weekend away couldn’t hurt… Here are some great ways to spoil your wife, girlfriend, mother, and significant other on National Women’s Day, 9 August 2013. 1. […]

When you have only a short time to visit a tourism mecca like Knysna (voted the number 2 city in Africa 2012 by Condé Nast Traveler), on South Africa’s luscious Garden Route, it can be tough choosing which activities to prioritise. The best advice is to ask the locals – especially those involved with tourism […]

You can’t be in Knysna, at a restaurant called “Tapas & Oysters”, and not try one of the fresh oysters that are practically the town mascots. There is even a 10 day Knysna Oyster Festival where thousands of people pitch up in the middle of winter to get a taste of the succulent delicacy. It’s […]

During my recent visit to Knysna, I visited a quirky eatery located in the Knysna Waterfront, known as JJ’s Restaurant. The restaurant has a casual, family friendly atmosphere, yet they are still elegant enough to fit into the waterfront area. I stepped inside and was welcomed by bright blue lighting, happily chatting customers, and a […]

To start off our work weekend, we visited the renowned Mitchell’s Brewery in Knysna for a tour and craft beer tasting. In hindsight, this was probably one of the best moves we could have made for the beginning of our trip as the delicious beer tastings (and several others we had afterwards) helped to break […]

The beautiful Knysna lagoon, featured on almost every Garden Route postcard, is a truly fascinating place, and I’m not just talking about what can be seen above the water. As is the case with most beautiful things, Knysna lagoon has hidden depths and is considered to be one of the most dangerous harbours in the […]

There’s only one thing I would change about my stay at Leisure Isle Lodge: stay longer! After a 5,5 hour drive from Cape Town, we arrived in Knysna after sunset; making our way through the amber glow of street lights to the pitch black expanse of lagoon and the tiny island set in the midst […]

Framed by timeless oak and pecan trees, Knysna Hollow Country Estate is beautifully laid out on a secluded country estate on the edge of Knysna. Although we didn’t stay there, my husband and I enjoyed a romantic dinner at the cosy Knysna Hollow Restaurant to celebrate #1 being in Knysna, #2 being in Knysna without […]