If you are planning a trip to South Africa in 2018/2019, chances are, you have already heard about the water crisis that is affecting the Western Cape, and in particular, Cape Town. Lack of rain in recent years has left the regions dams all but dry, and while severe water restrictions have been put in…
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Friday’s Photoshoot: Why Cape Town Is the Most Beautiful City on Earth
If you have yet to visit South Africa’s cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, now is most definitely the time to do it. Having been officially titled as the Most Beautiful City on Earth, Cape Town really is everything you imagine it to be (and then some!), and once you have experienced life in this vibrant…
Cosmopolitan Cape Town – Is there anywhere better for a Winter Holiday?
There are good winter holiday destinations, and there are great winter holiday destinations, but if you are looking for the ultimate winter holiday destination for your 2014/2015 break, you might struggle to find anywhere more perfect than Cape Town. A cosmopolitan hub with fabulous hotels, gourmet restaurants, endless sightseeing opportunities, and some of the friendliest…
Countdown to Cape Town
Holiday hot spot to the rich and famous, Cape Town attracts more than its fair share of A-Lister’s each year, and with just over 6-weeks to go until we head down to the city on our annual pilgrimage to the Cape Argus Cycle Tour, we are excited to find out which ‘star’ will be joining…
Friday’s Photo Session – 10 Reasons to Take a South African Safari this Winter
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing wild animals living in their natural habitat, and while there are many countries in Africa that offer superb game viewing, South Africa really does have something for everyone. In the Eastern Cape, you will find several privately owned game lodges with beautiful accommodations and great game viewing, and…
Tsitsikamma National Park – A Place of Sparkling Water
Referred to as “The Garden of the Garden Route”, Tsitsikamma National Park is a pioneering marine reserve with indigenous forests, deep gorges, rugged coastlines, and all the white sandy coves you could possibly need to top up your tan while in South Africa. A great place for families and couples to get away for the…
Take the Garden Route – South Africa
If you are thinking about visiting South Africa anytime soon, then one place you simply shouldn’t miss is the illustrious garden route. Stretching from the Western Cape right across to the Eastern Cape, this beautiful route of coastal highway will show you a range of ecologically diverse vegetation, stunning lagoons, majestic lakes, and rugged coastlines that might…
“Expedition Mutt Everest” – Rescued Dog Conquers Mount Everest
In January this year I blogged about a very special dog by the name of Oscar, who travelled the world with his devoted ‘mum’ Joanne Lefson, in a bid to raise awareness about the plight of homeless dogs and to encourage adoption. Heading off on their World Woof Tour, Joanne and Oscar visited over 30…
Escape to the Western Cape!
After a warm and sunny week in the Algarve, we have returned to wind, rain and rather chilly temperatures – leaving us in no doubt that winter is most definitely on its way! We are approaching November, so we shouldn’t be surprised, but after a long and (unusually) warm summer this year, the thought of…
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…
Oscar the World’s Most Travelled Dog sadly comes to the end of his World Woof Tour
If, like me, you love South Africa, you love to Travel and you love Dogs, you may well have heard about one very special character – Oscar the dog. Sitting on ‘death row’ at the SPCA in Cape Town, South Africa, Oscar the dog (a delightful mix of Alsatian, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel and Basset Hound)…
Cape Town Mania – Here Comes Spring!
As we approach the autumnal month of September, it will soon be time for the northern hemisphere to bid farewell to summer, and allow those countries sitting beneath the equator to move into the glorious months of spring. Countries such as Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, and Ecuador will all begin to stir from their mild…
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