Those visiting South Africa for the first time are often left confused when speaking to South Africans for the first time. Plenty of “what did he say?”, blank stares, and a flurry of typing words into Google translate are no way to try and master the language of the Saffa. Brush up on your South […]

Every year on the 18th of July, people around the world participate in helping communities, charities, and those in need for 67 minutes, to honour the belated and beloved Nelson ‘Tata’ Mandela. Why exactly 1 hour and 7 minutes? Because it’s a small way each of us can recognise Mandela’s 67 years of commitment to […]

Many lament the fact that travel is so expensive nowadays and all those wonderful places that you pin, blog about, and have pictures of, appear to be slipping away into the distance – seemingly forever out of reach. Until now that is. The following tips and tricks will help you plan a holiday with some […]

Don’t fret if you missed out on the Knysna Oyster Festival. The following ocean and seafood inspired festivals will provide you with plenty of fun, sun, sand, and fresh seafood! The Oceana Hout Bay Seafood Festival – Hout Bay   Where: The Republic of Hout Bay, Cape Town When: 24 – 28 September 2014 Contact: […]

Wine and cheese pairings are so good, but so last year. The Cape Winelands are constantly dishing up fresh nibbles to pair with your wine, from chocolate to biltong, and in keeping with the foodie trend, the legendary Delheim Estate outside Stellenbosch has recently launched their decadent sweet and savoury Pancake & Wine Pairings. Winter […]

Somerset West is a beautiful and surprisingly affluent town situated around 45km from Cape Town in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. I must admit that while I have driven through this town countless times on my trips out of town, I had seldom thought more of it than a simple “30 minutes to […]

Have you ever gone to your favourite Mexican restaurant and wished that you could get hold of the recipe to make their mouth-watering chilli poppers? Well, today is your lucky day! Follow these easy steps to create your own delicious (and spicy) treats, which are great for any occasion:   What are chilli poppers? Only […]

The more I travel around South Africa, the more I realise just how many beautiful destinations there are yet to discover. Choosing the next new holiday spot can be a little daunting so, instead of pulling names out of a hat, we’ve asked some of South Africa’s travel bloggers to share their favourite adventure, chill, […]