“When was the last time you were this cold?” I asked my husband as the open Land Cruiser bounced along the endless dirt road, trying in vain to outrun the rain storm. “When I climbed Kilimanjaro,” he replied. What an adventure that was! I briefly considered an alternative setting of a family movie in a […]

The 4-star La Kruger Lifestyle Lodge is situated in Marloth Park, a wildlife sanctuary bordering the renowned Kruger National Park. With subtropical weather, exceptional facilities, and an opportunity to spot an array of animals, guests are promised a truly rewarding stay at La Kruger Lifestyle Lodge at any time of the year. Guests can choose […]

Who doesn’t love the idea of a weekend spent indulging in pampering and lavish treatments, as every muscle and stress-filled thought is soothed away by scented oils and supple hands? If a weekend spa stay is what you’re after then check out these top spots around South Africa! 1. African Sensations Lodge & Spa – […]

They say the earth laughs in flowers. This is why the spring season is one of the most beautiful and happiest times of the year; a time when not a day should pass when you don’t return home covered in grass and smelling like the earth. Whether you’re looking for a day hike or a […]

The creative people within Cape Town are an amazing species. Give them a laptop with Wi-Fi, a few cans of paint or a notebook and pencil, along with ground coffee beans from an exotic country, and they will magically hatch ideas behind long fringes, square glasses, and tight jeans. Of course their favourite hang-out at […]

There is no actual Swellendam Wine Route, but in the rebellious nature of a little town that has the guts to call itself a Republic, I’m going to go ahead and group the vineyards around the Greater Swellendam region into a virtual wine route. After all, Swellendam Wine Route sounds far sexier than Swellendam Municipality. […]

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 […]