Category: Unusual

Camping is not the most glorious of accommodations, but it’s nothing short of exciting! What compares to sleeping under the starry sky in the middle of nature with nothing around to distract you? Here are some helpful camping tips that will make your escape into nature a lot more enjoyable: 1. Homemade tick repellent If […]

With Heritage Day (also known as National Braai Day) coming up in a few short weeks, I felt that it was time to learn a little more about what the actual public holiday stood for; just so my friends can view it as more than a day off where we bond over braai vleis, fun, […]

September is National Tourism Month in South Africa. It’s more than simply trying to get bums into hotel beds; it’s about having fun and exploring, while focussing on what makes our country a worthwhile destination to do that in. South Africa is incredibly blessed when it comes to natural attractions. We have everything from sky […]

There are many people who feel a holiday without their pets simply isn’t worthwhile. After all, what good is an energetic mountain hike, a swim in a glistening lake, or an evening next to the braai if you can’t share it with your furry companion? So just for you, we have compiled a list of […]

If you’ve already bought your Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival tickets (via Mastercard), and are impatiently waiting for the festival weekend to arrive, start thinking about the guidelines given, for how to dress up to match this year’s theme: “black and white, dots and stripes”. This seems to be pretty straight forward advice. But you don’t […]

Darling is a charming small town situated on the West Coast, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. The little village lies nestled between hills of vineyards and undulating golden wheat fields. Known as the ‘beating heart’ of the West Coast, Darling offers plenty of reasons to visit. Akkerboom Laan Though notably located in […]

When wet weather strikes in full force (as it’s currently doing in Cape Town), it’s hard to keep the little ones entertained indoors, barring putting them in front of the television. If you’re running out of ideas on how to keep them busy, consider these fun and easy suggestions, which will keep them entertained for […]

There’s a lot of hype surrounding the boom of craft beer in South Africa and over the past few years we’ve seen the rise of over 40 craft breweries and over 20 annual beer-loving festivals across the country. In the build-up to the Joburg Festival of Beer, we’ve found loads of people who are itching […]