Apart from gorgeous vistas and wildlife, South Africa is home to a host of cooking schools and part-time courses, which are very useful for locals and visitors who want to learn how to create flavourful, traditional dishes. Here are some of the top cooking schools around the country, though we’d love you to comment and […]

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that can transport you through time and space to a place where everything seems simpler, calmer…better. Nostalgia makes you dream of a past life that seemed completely idyllic and care free; and it hints at a utopic future worth striving for. Here are just a few of the “golden oldie” […]

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you are bound to be racking your brain about how to spoil your mother. Luckily for you, the day falls on Sunday, 12 May 2013, so you have no reason not to spend the day with her. Whether you’re a partner or child, there are plenty ways you […]

If you’re still looking for that perfect romantic autumn accommodation, and didn’t see your province listed on last week’s autumn getaways post, look no further than the four following escapes, in the northern regions of South Africa: 1. Gauteng – Dinkwe Guest House, Pretoria Rated 3-stars from the TGCSA, it’s easy to fall in love […]

With more people in the world having access to cell phones than clean water, it’s no surprise that everything in life is going digital. One of the biggest tourism trends highlighted at the recent ITB Berlin convention (regarded as a trends barometer for the international travel industry) was the dramatic increase in the number of […]

Paternoster, meaning “Our Father”, derives its name from the prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors who were stranded along the coast many years ago. The quaint fishing village is located about an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town, making it a popular getaway destination among Capetonians. It is one of the oldest towns along […]

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway to enjoy that romantic autumn escape you’re planning, here are 3 of the top accommodations to consider, plus a great SA-based company who offers some very romantic boxes. Western Cape – The Boat House, Misty Cliffs, Scarborough With views of the Atlantic Ocean, easy beach access for romantic […]

Take part in the wildest marathon of them all. South Africa’s Big Five Marathon takes place on 22 June 2013 at the Legend Golf & Safari Resort and trails among the wildlife of the African savannah. A race so tough that many claim it do be “harder than the Comrades”, the notorious 88km Big Five […]