If you’ve read our post on Sharks  you’ll likely still have mixed feelings about these marine predators, though hopefully, think of them slightly more fondly and less fearfully than before. If you plan to swim in the ocean this summer keep the below information from Scott Curatolo-Wagemann, a shark-bite survivor, in mind. Scott was incredibly […]

Has the petrol price stopped you from joining the annual migration from Gauteng to the coast? To be honest, the festive season is my favourite time to be inland, because the crowds have dispersed and there are so many areas to explore closer to home. One of my favourite holidays was spent in the Magaliesberg, […]

With Christmas around the corner, we’ve gathered some of the best gifts to consider buying for the traveller in your life: Travel Kit – Bath and Body With airline restrictions being what they are today, little bottles of body wash, shampoo, and lotion get used up fairly quickly on long trips. Buy a nice set […]

A New Walking Tour has launched in the Mother City! The nation mourns a leader, a father, and an inspiration to many upon the loss of Nelson Mandela. We seek ways to celebrate him, to continue his legacy, and to learn more about the man who fought for so many. The man who created the […]

Summer and cricket go bat in hand, so you may have already heard rumours about the newest and hottest social cricket event that is sure to bowl a few maidens over in just 9 days’ time. The Momentum Cricket Sixes is taking place on 14 December 2013 at the Claremont Cricket Club in Cape Town, […]

When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]

When in Cape Town and Durban, your option for sundowners usually includes a beautiful coastal view to gaze upon as you leisurely sip your beverage of choice.  Though Johannesburg is too far inland to enjoy the same sunset splendors, it does offer plenty of class, glamour, and glitz when it comes to bonding with friends […]

There’s no better way to enjoy summer than with a lazy picnic under the trees. Here are some of South Africa’s best picnic spots; some where you can bring your own food and others where you can buy a pre-packed basket. Johannesburg Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort has large open lawns, great facilities, […]