I was recently forwarded an email with a collection of old photographs that has been taken in Cape Town, including the above image of Cape Town Station. Aside from the location, no details were given as to the history of the photographs, so I can’t tell you when they were taken or by whom. Nevertheless, I […]

When life gets stressful, there is no better way to de-stress and regroup than by organising a peaceful getaway to soothe both your body and mind. Realistically speaking though, it’s not so easy to head overseas or travel across South Africa to get to that perfect destination. However, you can dry your eyes and rest […]

With cars featuring “GP” number plates, Johannesburg has become known as “Gangster’s Paradise”. In the past it has battled a reputation of being a crime-ridden, concrete jungle rife with Sandton kugels*, but over the last few years, the city of Johannesburg has undergone a renaissance and become a tourist destination in its own right. These […]

This festival is held in honour of those who’ve passed on, and can be found in almost every culture around the world, along with numerous rituals and tradition. Nearly every culture includes a community-wide festival, complete with merry music, plenty of food, and naturally some interesting costumes. History of Halloween Halloween was once known as […]

Dirty Dancing is coming to SA! DIRTY DANCING is coming to SA!! DIRTY DANCING IS COMING TO SA!!!! Cue girlie scream! Dirty Dancing, The Classic Story On Stage is the fastest selling theatre production in West End history and it’s opening at the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg this Friday, 26 October 2012. Cue silly […]

Are you a self-proclaimed pizza lover? Do you love trying new things? If you answered yes to either of these, then you and I have something in common. I have always had a palate for pizza and a love for finding new places that offer the best in the business. And it’s usually the places […]

If you’re an avid traveller and you love to explore the exciting, naturally-formed features that our world has to offer, then you and I have something in common. There is nothing quite like trekking out to little-known spots that aren’t saturated with camera-draped tourists and man-made skyscrapers, and actually getting to see the unusual formations […]

Self-catering holidays are a wonderful way to enjoy a break away from home, but still enjoy the comfort (and affordability) of cooking for yourself. Aside from regular food items like bread, milk, cooking oil, salt and pepper, and a bottle of wine, there are certain items that you just can’t afford to go without. Many […]