It is true that there is no better way to experience the natural beauty of a place than to do some hiking boots, take to the trails and explore. South Africa is a treasure trove of spectacular hiking routes. Some of these routes have recently been given the coveted green flag nod, counting among the…
Escape to a mythical world in Hogsback Although it seems that most of the world is getting ready for summer, in South Africa, people are gearing up for winter. One of the most magical places to spend time in this winter is the quiet little town of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape. Named after its…
The cherry on top It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Tinsel adorning shop shelves, Boney M playing on the loud speakers and bakers all around prepping their mixes for the perfect Christmas fruit cake. But what is a fruit cake without its star ingredient, cherries? No need to be nervous, the cherry harvest…
Namaqualand opens it’s arms every year to thousands of tourists with warm, Namaqua hospitality. Get lost in the splendour of bloom time. Spring is in the air, and in an arid region of South Africa and Namibia extending along the west coast over 1,000 kilometres and encompassing a total area of 440,000 square kilometres, spring…
The bush is a magical place. This time of year, tourists, local and international alike, flock to the Kruger National Park in droves with caffeinated thermoses and baskets filled with tasty treats to spend days travelling at low-low speeds to spot the wonders of wildlife camouflaged by the bush. The mere experience is the reason…