Category: Unusual

If you happen to be friends with frequent travellers or are a traveller yourself, then you must have picked up on the fact that, while essentially, the traveller in question is still the same, there’s something different about them after each new journey is undertaken. There’s a new sparkle in their eyes, a lilt in […]

There comes a time in our lives when words are no longer enough to express the emotions we feel. And when that time comes, we rely on pictures. In keeping with the worldwide #WordlessWednesday theme, we have compiled some photographs that speak enough for themselves through their own images than words ever could, and are […]

A New Walking Tour has launched in the Mother City! The nation mourns a leader, a father, and an inspiration to many upon the loss of Nelson Mandela. We seek ways to celebrate him, to continue his legacy, and to learn more about the man who fought for so many. The man who created the […]

Summer and cricket go bat in hand, so you may have already heard rumours about the newest and hottest social cricket event that is sure to bowl a few maidens over in just 9 days’ time. The Momentum Cricket Sixes is taking place on 14 December 2013 at the Claremont Cricket Club in Cape Town, […]

If you’ve been dreaming of “sleeping with the fishes”, you’ll be happy to know that it can finally be a reality. The magnificent Manta Resort has opened a magical underwater room on Pemba Island in Zanzibar! Now you can drift off to sleep surrounded by exotic marine life…in a magical floating bubble… The unusual new […]

Many people don’t think of Joburg as an exciting holiday destination, but having lived there for 10 years, I can tell you that Jozi has it all! It’s funky, the people are wickedly friendly, and whatever isn’t in town is on its doorstep. If you need to see it to believe it, scroll on down… […]

Summer is the time for spending long, sweaty days outdoors, aided only by good walking shoes and a bottle of water. After all, there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than by getting out into nature. If this is what you’re after, consider doing the Shipwreck Trail in Cape Point Nature Reserve where […]

For those not in the know, the style of Art Deco is characterised by bold colours, glamorous ornaments, and geometric shapes, which also incorporate traditional designs. The Art Deco style originated in the early 1920s in France, and flourished worldwide until World War II. The style has been referred to as a distinct breakaway from […]