Is it vulgar to discuss wine on a Wednesday? If so, you might want to skip this blog, as it is completely dedicated to one of our favourite South African Wines – the Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc! If you are a wine lover and you have visited South Africa, you will probably agree that a…
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Fabulous South African Wedding Destinations
If you like the idea of getting married abroad, but do not fancy the ‘fabulousness’ of Las Vegas or the ‘predictability’ of a Caribbean beach wedding, why not head on down to South Africa and say you ‘I do’s’ in one of the most spectacular settings on planet earth. From luxurious hotels overlooking the sea,…
Countdown to Summer… Can Someone Let the Weatherman Know Please!
If, like me, you are counting the days until summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, then you will already know that we have just 18 sleeps to go until we can indulge in the glorious sunshine, daily BBQs, chilled white wines and alfresco lifestyles that come with the summer season…! Well, that’s the hope, at…
Our Trip of the Month: The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2013 New Zealand
The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2013 is an annual cycling event that will take you to the magnificent North Island of New Zealand. A 160km one-day one-lap ride around the magnificent Lake Taupo, this Cycle Challenge is suitable for riders of all abilities and anyone over the age of 10 years can take part. To…
A-Z of Travel – Y is for Your Dream Holiday
If money and time were no objects, where would your dream holiday take you? Somewhere warm and exotic like the South Pacific… Somewhere cold and adventurous like Mount Kilimanjaro… Somewhere steeped in history and culture where you could ‘find yourself ‘such as Tibet… Or perhaps somewhere off the beaten track and along the road less…
A-Z of Travel – D is for Destinations (My Top 10)
For me, the hardest part about travelling is actually deciding on where to go! The world is big, beautiful and just waiting to be discovered, but as I tend to fall in love with almost every country I visit, I am always torn between returning to a favourite place and visiting a new holiday destination….
A-Z of Travel – A is for Africa…
Well, I may have missed the A-Z blogging Challenge of April 2013, but a new month brings new ideas, I as we have 26 days left in May (one for each letter of the alphabet), I thought I would challenge myself to write an A-Z on Travel! When I first started blogging back in January…
Is South Africa a Dangerous Place to Visit?
Two of the most common questions we get asked by travellers who dream of visiting South Africa are, “is it safe” or “isn’t it dangerous?”, and while I can fully understand these questions (thanks mainly, to irresponsible journalism), I struggle to understand, why, after all these years, South Africa does not have the safe and…
Let Me Tell You about Dawsons Game & Trout Lodge
When you travel for a living as we do (lucky, I know), you get to see hundreds of different hotels and accommodations – ranging from luxury five-star suites to charming back-packer retreats, and while many are memorable and recommendable, it is rare to come across a property that makes you say “wow”. However, during our…
Walking with Lions in Cape Town
If you have ever been to Cape Town, one iconic attraction you are sure to have visited is Table Mountain. Offering a magnificent viewpoint over the Mother City, Table Mountain is certainly worth a visit, but we decided to show or guests a different view of Cape Town on our recent trip to SA, and…
Quad Biking in Walker Bay – The Perfect End to a Perfect Day
If you have ever experienced shark cage diving or whale watching in South Africa, you have most probably been to, or heard about, Walker Bay. A gorgeous wind-swept bay located between False Bay and Cape Agulhas in the Western Cape Province, Walker Bay not only attracts some of the largest Great White Sharks and whales…
Chitwa Chitwa – The Perfect Destination for a Unique Safari Experience
A luxurious safari lodge situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Chitwa Chitwa is quite simply one of the most beautiful properties I have ever seen. Nestling unobtrusively within the South African Bush, this stylish lodge overlooks the largest perennial lake within the game reserve, and if you are looking for a truly unique…
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