South Africa has 9 National Botanical Gardens, managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The focus of the gardens is to conserve and preserve South Africa’s unique indigenous plants and promote environmental interest. These gardens are fantastic for day outings and picnics, and we’d highly encourage a visit:   1. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, […]

When you pick a holiday getaway, more often than not it’s the ones with tranquillity, gorgeous scenery and, of course, privacy that have you returning again and again. If you need a sanctuary where you can escape the pinging notifications and e-mail alerts, to enjoy some good old fashioned relaxation with your partner, family, or […]

I have a confession. I’ve driven the N2 past Swellendam more than once where my only desire to stop was determined by my either my petrol gauge or my bladder. Swellendam was little more than a “distance to” marker, a gaping hole on the map to holiday havens like Wilderness and Knysna. And as the […]

Fossilized remains and artefacts discovered around the world have given humanity a blast from the past, by providing greater insight into how early mankind lived, what they ate, and what flora and fauna was around. Some of the richest fossil finds known to mankind can be found in our own backyard – and the latest find […]

When Mondays come along, they are often accompanied with moans and groans, and Monday-so soons. But one thing is for certain: You aren’t alone in your Monday blues. Here are some epic photographs of animals and birds displaying just how little they appreciate Mondays too!   Did we manage to cheer you up? Let us […]

At some point in each person’s life, questions arise such as “who am I”, “what is my place in this world”, and “can I change my current life to the one I want”? Our ancestors also struggled with these questions, and one of the great minds from the past who nicely portrayed this is Socrates. […]

If you’re holidaying in Montagu, or happen to be in the area for a short time, don’t be fooled by the small town appearance, as the village is teaming with excursions and activities the whole family can enjoy. Having recently returned from a 3-day trip to Montagu, I can say that all of the below […]

I love the idea of Throwback Thursday. I’m always fascinated to see how much has changed over the years and often sit wondering what my kids will think when they look back at our photos today. In keeping with the #throwbackthursday trend, I found these beautiful photos taken by photographer Matt Erasmus in December 2010 […]