“When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, is a saying that sums up the practice of following local customs when you’re in a new country. South Africa is no exception. It’s known for its outdoor fun, as well as its fantastic variety of cuisine, made up of flavours from around the globe, and don’t […]

Are you still hunting for the perfect gift? Here are some “experience” gifts that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones! Cable Card Spoil someone special with a Cable Card for Table Mountain. They will gain unlimited access to the Cableway for a year (one return trip per day), avoid ticket office queues, […]

Are you tired of all the same boring store-bought Christmas Crackers each year with the usual go-to jokes and useless cheap gifts? Well, why not make your own? That way, you can buy inexpensive gifts for friends and family that you know will be put to good use, as well as handpick the best (of […]

Weaving its way between Pietermaritzburg and the majestic uKhahlamba Drakensberg mountain range, which has been proclaimed a World Heritage Site, the Midlands Meander is a popular route with a modest beginning. It started as a group of artists and crafters trying to lure travellers off the N3 to see their wares. Today the meander is […]

2012 has been a year of numerous changes, with elections and price increases, along with plenty of new technology paraded from various corporate giants. For those constantly on the move and unwilling to invest in a bulky laptop to lug around, the more compact tablets are an answer to many a techno-nomads desperate plea. But […]

UPDATE: CitySightseeing has launched a new township tour! Check out the LaGuGu Tour below! Explore the beautiful city of Cape Town at your own pace with hop on, hop off tours. The tours follow a timetable and run every 20 – 30 minutes (tour dependent) – which means you can get off and explore each attraction at your own pace, […]

The temperamental nature of spring is over and summer is finally here in all her sunshine glory. To celebrate the sultry holiday season, the Company Gardens will be hosting the Cape Town Summer Market from 14 – 24 December 2012. This festive family-friendly market is the ideal place to find some unique Christmas gifts while […]

If you’re like me and have a fascination and fear of sharks, then I recommend you do a shark cage diving experience to gain some valuable insight into the working behind these monstrous underwater machines. The aim is to conquer your fear, and believe me, it’s worth it. So put on your big boy pants […]