FEATURED STORIES

Dreaming of freedom in Mauritius

I have a lovely garden. I’m very glad about that because I’ve spent most of the last unbearably long and lonely year locked down with it. Admiring the birds. Tending the roses. Watching …

A Gourmet Paris Picnic

Paris… the city that embodies beauty and romance is truly a feast for the senses. It is especially a city to taste; an espresso and croissant at a sidewalk café, a simple …

Nieu Bethesda

The smell of glistening raindrops splotching onto quiet dirt roads. The picture of late afternoon sunrays finding their way through the clouds. The sound of horse hooves clattering past at 10pm and …

Gecko Rock, a hidden gem!

And into the Karoo I go, to lose my mind and find my soul… It’s hidden from the world. A cache in the folds of the Klein Karoo, miles away …

Farr Out Guesthouse

Salute at comforting Farr Out Guesthouse. Live where others come to unwind – Paternoster When you arrive at Farr Out Guesthouse located in the sandy bushveld wilderness on the outskirts of Paternoster, …

Long Weekends & Public Holidays on The Garden Route

With incredible local holiday packages and deals up for grabs in this region, take full advantage and plan your getaway well in advance… like NOW!! Here is a quick look at the …

Meandering the Midlands

There is a mysterious romance attached to rainy weather, misty meadows, fireplaces and red wine. Especially when what should be the last bit of summer, turns out to be an almost wintery …

An extraordinary SA winter holiday experience

Keep it local and Holiday differently this winter holiday – Kayak on the Orange River, follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs in Frazerburg. Discover the Dark Skies Sanctuary in the Kgalagadi, be …

STORIES AND BLOG

Hiking & Biking in the Wild West of America

Treasures of Utah Salt Lake City, the state capital and indeed home to America’s largest Mormon community, is the perfect place from which to embark on Utah’s legendary outdoor adventures. To its …

Mauritius – Beyond the beach

About an hour’s drive from Long Beach Gold and Spa Resort on the Mauritian east coast, lies La Vallée de Ferney (Ferney Valley) – a beautiful 200ha sanctuary for a variety of …

Zambia: Where the Wild Things Are

Story by Jo Kromberg Photographs supplied by Norman Carr Safaris So here I am on my way again, my powdered heart and I with friend and coleague Louise Donald in tow. We …

Vietnam: Same same… but very different

A Vietnamese guy walks over, looks at the bike, turns around and walks off only to return moments later with a tool and help the foreigner put the chain back on the …

A Playground in the Heart of the French Riviera

This 4-star hotel and resort complex which is part of the Mouratoglou Resort, lets you mix and match its amenities to create a break that suits you: from sport to fitness to …

Three Friends and a Boat – Barging in France

Barging is a marvellous way to holiday and the Canal du Midi is just about as good as it gets. Meandering through orchards, under bridges and along aqueducts, this ancient canal traverses …

Rainforests and Reefs…Discovering Australia’s East Coast

A Natural Wonder of the World The Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is the largest coral reef on the planet, and holds the distinguished honour of being …

Love overcomes all: 18 couples married on Robben Island

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” Eighteen couples who could not afford a wedding were whisked away with their families for a fairy-tale celebration on Robben …

LOCAL EVENTS AND STORIES

The Glass Sipper

The crystal clear gift choice this festive season A new generation of eco-conscious iced coffee and cocktail-lovers is shunning single-use plastic straws in favour of the Glass Sipper range of re-usable straws. Handcrafted locally, …

The Cape Town Gin Route launches on World Gin Day

Launched at the hotel on World Gin Day, 9 June 2018, the Cape Town Gin Route aims to celebrate the skill and premium gins of six inner-city distilleries, namely Hope on Hopkins, …