Nothing beats the winter blues like immersing yourself for an hour (or more) in a therapeutic spa experience.  The wet and cold weather is held at bay by the warm décor, burning incense, and heaters that help to set clients at ease from the get-go. If you think you can’t afford a spa day, think […]

The nippy weather is back in full force this week and many are staying at home by the fireplace/heater. As cold as you may feel, you can be glad that you aren’t stuck in Vostok, Antarctica. Read on for some interesting facts about cold and winter to keep your mind from freezing over. 1. The […]

If you haven’t heard about the popular game Angry Birds, then you’re missing out on hours of mindlessly entertaining fun. The free Facebook game, Angry Birds Friends, was voted the most popular game of 2012 thus far. The aim of the game is to shoot different types of birds at the “pigs”, who have stolen […]

The timeless landscape of the West Coast is one of the most popular draws for tourists, especially over the spring period when the flowers start to bloom – usually between August and September. There are over 4,000 flower species, of which 1,000 are indigenous to this region only. Some of the blooms you’re likely to […]

Tea Rooms around Town – Cape Town The British have a wonderful tradition called afternoon tea, and in that vein of excellence and a small nod to our colonial past we’ve rounded up some of the best places to enjoy it in Cape Town. A note for those who refer to the tea had in […]

Cape Town is a vibrant city filled with culture and colour. The pub scene reflects this and has a wide variety of amazing places; featuring tempting traditional delights and world-class drinks. If you haven’t visited these yet, you’re missing out on some of the most authentically awesome pubs in town! Irish: The Dubliner (at Kennedy’s) […]

The Garden Route is considered the gem of South Africa for good reason. The lush surrounding forests, pristine nature reserves, waterfalls, rock pools, and friendly locals make this area very popular. One of the more interesting towns to be found in this region is Sedgefield. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the eastern coast, nature […]

As the weather cools down, food choices heat up with pastas, pizzas, chili dishes, and soups, taking the forefront of nutrition. We’ve gathered up two of the most popular choices for winter warmers that are distinctly South African in flavour. 1.Butternut and Banana soup – Serves 6 This blended soup, like South Africa, has roots […]