This week’s guest is Leoni Fourie of Eikendal Lodge, a fantastic winelands accommodation set below the sheltering Helderberg Mountains of Stellenbosch. She gives the 411 on the top local activities and recommends activities for families: 1. Favourite thing about the area: There’s so much beauty out here – from breath-taking mountain and vineyard views, to […]

Whether you celebrate with chocolate egg hunts, a Sunday church service, or traditional South African braai, the Easter holiday is a special time for families to be together. This often means serious traffic congestion as hordes of holidaymakers, churchgoers, and migrant workers set out for the long weekend. Every year sees a bumper-to-bumper situation on […]

If you’re feeling a little guilty about your privileged lifestyle, then you should look into ways of helping out the needy. Whether you prefer hands-on work, or simply the role of a guardian angel, there is something available for you that will qualm all those guilt pangs. Walk man’s best friend TEARS is a non-profit […]

We sat down with Carol, owner of Laughing Waters Guesthouse, to find out exactly what Hazyview has to offer. She shared some of the fantastic family spots and eateries, that you don’t want to miss out on. Favourite thing about the area: If you are a lover of nature, then this is the place to […]

Vibrant colours, upbeat tunes, jaw-dropping dancing, lip-smacking food, happy faces, and laughter all around. Who doesn’t love a good carnival? As if one carnival wasn’t exciting enough, Capetonians can look forward to TWO festive celebrations within the next month! Community Chest Carnival: 27 February – 2 March 2013 Treat yourself and your loved ones to […]

The Sedgefield Slow Festival is a myriad of exciting events that are all about celebrating the great outdoors. From sandcastle competitions and a Miss Slow Fest beauty pageant, to food and wine pairing evenings, the Sedgefield Slow Festival promises a long weekend full of fun, sun, and excitement for the whole family. This year, the […]

Fans of lush forests, leisurely afternoons, and carefree cruises already know that Knysna is one of the top destinations in South Africa, as it caters for all traveller types – from families and couples in love, to small or large groups of friends. We’ve recently started asking accommodation owners to give us their frank opinion […]

The newly-launched Franschhoek Wine Tram provides a unique way to explore the historic Franschhoek Wine Valley.  Operating on a hop-on, hop-off basis, the open-side tram and open-air tram-bus takes passengers on scenic trips through the picturesque vineyards, stopping at some of South Africa’s oldest and most illustrious wine estates. Passengers can look forward to a […]