Category: Unusual

One doesn’t need a reason to add a splash of colour to their surroundings, so if you’re tiring of the same old mundane setting at work or at home, then be sure to book a stay at one of these colourful guesthouses in Gauteng this summer! Not in Gauteng? You can also check out these […]

Dewy fingers from trying to catch clouds as we drove through the Drakensberg mountains, and the confusion as to why they didn’t feel like cotton wool. Seeing my first shooting star in a rank fishing boat, slowly slish-sloshing its way to a deserted Fijian island. Scaring my little sister with tales of big foot on […]

In a culinary heaven where macaroons grew on trees and bread was served with custom-carved butter sculptures, the restaurant and foodie community eagerly watched as South Africa’s newest Top 10 restaurants were announced, along with the Chef of the Year and a host of other awards. The Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards took […]

The Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards is a prestigious event attended by wine tourism leaders from across the world. The results were announced at a gala presentation in California’s Napa Valley on Thursday, 7 November 2013, and we are proud to say that Vergelegen Estate emerged as the undisputed South African […]

Wedding gifts can be difficult to plan for, and it’s easy to run out of ideas – especially when all your friends seem to be getting married at once. Creating a memorable gift doesn’t have to be expensive. After all, you can take something you’d usually give, such as a bottle of wine, and make […]

Many countries around the world have been working on harnessing clean, green energy as opposed to burning fossil fuels, and digging up the countryside to harvest natural gasses and oils. If you’re interested in experiencing the difference of living in a clean city, check out this list of places you can travel to and enjoy […]

With the countdown to Christmas holidays, throngs of Vaalies are preparing themselves for the annual N1 migration to Cape Town. If you’re planning on making the 1,400km road trip between Joburg and Cape Town (or anywhere in between), we encourage you to travel safely and stop over for a night’s rest along the way. There are […]

Those dreaming of Eisbein and beer, while longing for authentic Germanic hospitality, should know that there are plenty of German-esque places around South Africa! German styled Accommodations: Haus Holzapfel, Beaufort West, Western Cape Enjoy some warm German hospitality at Haus Holzapfel, where you can ‘sprechen sie Deutsch’ to your heart’s content with your friendly hosts, […]