Ahoy mateys! It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day, so strike me colours if I don’t talk in a pirate way. Yo ho! Pirate fever be takin’ its toll aboard our olde port o’ work. Good olde pirate rock songs be fillin’ the decks with timber stomping tunes as we be settin’ sail under […]

When the majority of us look at beautiful fairy-tale like photographs, the cynics in us start thinking that the pictures must be photo-shopped. After all, nowadays you can make anything look good, just look at the various magazine stands, which have flawless women and impossibly perfect bodies paraded on the covers. Despite our jaded outlooks, […]

When my husband asked if he could play a round of golf on our honeymoon, I said “yes”. I’m not too sure if this was the right answer or not. Judging from the reaction of the other men at the club, I think my decision was a rare one. Nevertheless, I was happy to take […]

Summer is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate the warm summer days, than by enjoying a delicious cone or tub of mouth-watering ice-cream. So if you love a good brain-freeze, here are some of the best spots to get your ice cream fix in Cape Town: Sinnfull Ice Cream Emporium, […]

Situated in the Highveld, Gauteng has a lot to offer both locals and tourists. It’s a hub of activity at any given time, which lends to the metropolitan city vibe, although there are plenty of nature reserves and parks to escape to for tranquillity. Below is the first part of our series “Through the Eyes […]

The Heritage Day long weekend is soon upon us, and many of us already have visions of indulging in pure lethargy. There is no better way to escape the routine frenzy of daily life than by spending a long weekend idly lazing by a pool, in a hammock, or on a stoep with your feet […]

For more than 200 years, Germans have been celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, the largest beer festival in the world. Don’t fret if you can’t make it to Germany this year – there are many exciting ways to celebrate Oktoberfest in South Africa. So all you beer-lovers out there, strap on your lederhosen’s, dress in your […]

There are various reasons why we enjoy traveling the world, be it fancy hotels, beautiful beaches, exciting accommodation, or nearby attractions. However, a lot of the time the enticing factor is the allure of hotel swimming pools and natural rock pools. So whether you enjoy a peaceful dip or an exhilarating swim, have a look […]