Having written several blogs about our entry into the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in South Africa this past March, I thought it only right that I should follow-up with some photos, details of our finishing times, and share our overall experiences of the world’s largest timed cycle race. Registration for the Cape…
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The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour – The Countdown Has Begun…
With just 3 days left until we fly to Cape Town, and 5 days, 8 hours, 16 minutes and 20 seconds until the Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour, training time is running out, and we have just about reached that stage whereby if we are not fit enough to cycle 109km in seven…
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve – Home of the Luxury Safari Holiday
With just five weeks to go until we get on our bikes (literally) and cycle South Africa in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, I can hardly wait to feel the warm sunshine of the southern hemisphere on my bones after what has been a long, cold, and snow-covered winter in the Austrian…
WedgeView Country House and Spa – A Piece of Paradise in the Western Cape Winelands
We may still be up to our ears in snow, frost and the icy winds of winter here in the northern hemisphere, but way down below the equator in sunny South Africa, the temperatures are rising to a rather hot and sweaty 38 degrees! Summer has most definitely arrived in the Western Cape, and as…
South African Rhino Poaching – Figures reach a new high (or should that be a low) in 2012
One of the things I love the most about travelling to South Africa, is that we get the unique opportunity to see wild animals living in their natural habitat. To me, there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a pride of lions caring for their cubs, new baby Springbok finding their feet, and the sound…
Snow in South Africa – Now that doesn’t Happen Every Day!
With warm summers and mild winters, South Africa is a popular year-round holiday destination that attracts travellers from across the globe, but if you are heading down below the equator anytime soon, you might want to pack an extra layer! With headlines including “Much of SA covered in a blanket of snow” and “Snow havoc…
Spring in South Africa
If your idea of a dream holiday includes vibrant cities, rural wine lands, wild animal encounters, and learning about new flora and fauna, the magnificent country of South Africa should be at the top of your bucket list. A country drenched in history, traditions and culture, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse destination for those…
Facebook Travel Surveys – Savvy Airlines turn to Social Media
We can be in no doubt that social media is changing the way we travel, and savvy airlines are now turning to the World Wide Web to gain vital information on travel trends and customer preferences. British Airways have recently conducted a travel poll via their Facebook page, asking their followers to vote for their…
Avoid the Crowds and Head below the Equator this Summer!
Just about everyone we know is busy planning or packing for their summer holiday, and as the excitement builds with ‘what to pack’ and ‘where to visit’, it is easy to understand why millions of us travel abroad every year in search of something different. The Mediterranean Islands are always popular during the summer months…
The Other Side of Cape Town – A City Full of Surprises
If you are thinking of travelling to the Mother City of Cape Town anytime soon, you most probably have a list of things to see and do including Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and maybe a day safari to one of the many privately owned game reserves found in the Western…
Off the Beaten Track – Uncovering New Destinations on the Road Less Travelled
There is nothing quite like uncovering new destinations on the road less travelled, and if you are looking to add a bit of excitement to your upcoming summer holiday, why not skip the packaged tour and tailor make something that little bit different? Tailor made travel is certainly on the increase, and with a little…
A South African Tour for the Connoisseur
If you have never been to South Africa you may have an unrealistic idea of what the country is actually like, I know I did. There are no wild animals roaming around the streets (well not in Cape Town anyway!), you do not need to wear a bullet proof vest as some journalists would have…
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