The one-of-a-kind Bay Harbour Market is a bustling affair housed in an old fish factory in an authentic part of the Hout Bay harbour. Set at the end of a brightly coloured road with a view of the magnificent mountain range, your Saturday or Sunday could not be better spent. The roads are often lined […]

When: 28 April – 4 May 2014 (and likely the same dates for 2015) Where: Stonehenge Farm, Northern Cape Theme: The Trickster Purpose: Community building, self-reliance, entertainment, cohesion Having taken place for the first time in 2007, AfrikaBurn, South Africa’s Burning Man regional has become a favoured festival by locals across the lush, coastal, dry, and wind-swept provinces […]

Gone are the days of a safari simply meaning a game drive in a big open vehicle. These days you can live on the wild side and spot South Africa’s wildest animals in their natural habitat with a wide range of safari experiences including horseback, bushwalk, fishing, golf, river, balloon, and elephant back safaris. The […]

The fourth FNB Mpumalanga Wine Show is scheduled to take place on the Freedom Day weekend, from 26 – 27 April 2013. The ideal setting of the wine festival at the Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort, between White River and Nelspruit, makes a great excuse for a weekend away in Mpumalanga. Presented by wine authority, […]

The beautiful Free State, situated within the heart of South Africa, is well known for its lush scenic interior and arid borders. The seemingly endless landscapes, mountains, farmlands, and scented flowers are a welcome sensory distraction, especially if you’ve been driving for several hours. If you’re only in the Free State region for 24-hours, here […]

If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly on the hunt for something new to keep your kids entertained during the school holidays. There are only so many times you can pop into the library, visit the park down the road, or watch a rerun of Alvin and the Chipmunks. Sometimes, to preserve peace in the […]

Cape Town is host to a variety of beautiful vistas, from majestic mountain ranges to sparkling ocean waters. This stunning natural scenery makes Cape Town the number one breakfast spot, where bacon and eggs, croissants, fresh orange juice, and tea and coffee can be enjoyed with breath-taking views at a variety of excellent accommodations with […]

I find it fairly safe to state that, in comparison to many places around the world, South Africa has some of the most gorgeous, awe-inspiring landscapes. From sweeping mountain vistas and desert expanses, to coastlines that offer unsurpassed beauty, come and discover six places out of the numerous others that provide scenic beauty both locals […]