Perhaps you overslept, got caught in traffic, left your passport behind…we’re not here to judge. Whatever the reason, you’re running circles around the airport with sweat droplets on your forehead as you assess your seemingly impossible situation.  So you missed your flight…now what? Be pro-active If you know you’re running late, check in online at […]

It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]

When planning a holiday, there is so much to remember, from booking flights to organising someone to look after your pets while you’re away, so it’s no surprise that things are often forgotten. But you don’t have to tear your hair out when you have left some important things at home. Gather yourself together and […]

Road trips are one of the greatest ways to experience travel in a way that flying or trains can’t provide. After all, on a road trip you’re the captain of your journey and you get to decide where to stop and for how long, instead of your tour driver. So, embrace the freedom and enjoy […]

In this day and age, there is no shame in travelling alone. In fact, it can be liberating and open us up to new experiences. If you’re a brave young woman, here are a few tips that will make your solo trip safer and more enjoyable: Research and plan in advance Have an easily accessible […]

Can you feel that blazing heat? It’s autumn riding hot on your heels! Enjoy the last summer scorchers around one of these beautiful accommodation pools in South Africa. Rosendal Winery and Wellness Retreat, Robertson JBay Zebra Lodge, Jeffrey’s Bay Angala Boutique Hotel and Guest House, Franschhoek Aquavit Guest House, Plettenberg Bay Boabab Ridge – Greater […]

When you’re in a foreign country, there is nothing worse than feeling like an outsider, who is far, far from home. It’s painful when you visit a restaurant or shop knowing you’re going to be offered “tourist prices”, being snubbed by the local taxi driver for being a tourist, and just feeling as though you […]

While many see museums as a snore fest, these 7 Johannesburg museums have intriguing stories to tell. Stories of turbulent racial struggles, legendary heroes, the brutal side of gold mining, the art of medicine, and the mysterious origins of humankind. Venture in and discover something new… Museum Africa Museum Africa is Johannesburg’s social and cultural […]