Dinokeng Game Reserve is situated in Gauteng, and only an hour from Johannesburg. It is home to the Big 5. If you keen to stay over there is an array […]
Guide to booking at Sun City Resort
Over the last few years, we have stayed at all the hotels at Sun City. Here’s some quick facts to help you decide which hotel is perfect for you, and […]
Our weekend getaway to Clarens
We hope you enjoyed watching what we got up to in Clarens! Clarens is a quaint town in South Africa and home to the Golden Gate National Park. It is […]
3 day itinerary – Midlands Meander
Day 1 Have breakfast at the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market. Open every Saturday. Confirm trading hours on their site. Take a scenic drive to the Valley of a Thousand […]
Travel tips for Paternoster
Accommodation and restaurants You will be surprised how fully booked a little coastal town can get. Book early so you have choice in terms of holiday accommodation. It is a […]
Our favourite things to do in Paternoster
Often referred to the ‘Greece’ of South Africa with it’s azure waters and white-washed houses, it is no wonder that Paternoster is a highly sought after tourist destination, and one […]
What to look out for when booking at a private game lodge in South Africa
Every game lodge we’ve visited in South Africa offers a truly unique experience. If you follow these guidelines, you will be sure to find one that meets your needs. 1. […]
How to book a bush break at a private game lodge in South Africa
If you are an aspiring traveller, I am sure that your Instagram feed is filled with fancy game lodges at reserves you may not have heard of, which sneakily makes […]
Keen to see wildlife in South Africa – we break down the different options
One of our favourite local getaways is a wildlife excursion or as foreign tourists would say, “a safari”. Now there are a few different options when going wildlife viewing in […]
Our Garden Route Itinerary – Part 4 – Plett to Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma is so special to me. I conquered my fear of ziplining, and stayed at one of the most breathtaking SanPark properties. It also marked the end of our holiday […]
Our Garden Route Itinerary – Part 3 – Plett and surrounds
Plettenberg (or Plett as it is widely known in South Africa) is a seaside town on the Garden Route. Popular with the youngsters and local tourists who live inland in […]
Our Garden Route Itinerary – Part 2 – Knysna
Next up on our route – Knysna Knysna is a quaint, coastal town with the lagoon to one side and a forest on the other. Can you picture anything like […]
Our Garden Route Itinerary – Part 1
Meiringspoort to Wilderness via Oudtshoorn After driving through the Swartberg Mountains and discovering the Meiringspoort waterfall, we knew we struck gold. We couldn’t wait to uncover the hidden gems that […]
Heading to the Garden Route from Johannesburg – ever wonder what you can do along the way?
Every year, thousands of Joburgers head to the Cape over the Summer break. Whilst I understand the urgency to get to your destination, especially a coastal one (believe me I […]
What to do in Johannesburg
I’ve always thought of Johannesburg as the New York of South Africa. It is the main business hub in SA and has all the characteristics of a big city – […]
Travel tips for India
Before the holiday becomes a distant memory, here’s a few tips for your trip to India. What you need to know before you go Passport size photo needed – in […]
Seychelles vs Mauritius vs Zanzibar
I get this question a lot and I know that some of you are already planning your Summer vacation. Hope this blog gets you one step closer to deciding on […]
A weekend away in Hermanus
Hermanus is a beautiful coastal town in the Western Cape of South Africa. The nearest airport is Cape Town International and the drive from Cape Town to Hermanus lasts just […]
What to do in Dubai
First of all, discover the Dubai desert on an afternoon desert safari 2. Spend a relaxing day on the beach at JBR The Walk, and be sure to have a […]
All you need to know before you go to Namibia
Why travel to Namibia? If you based in South Africa, Namibia is a short two-hour flight from Johannesburg. Return flights can cost as little as R3500 per person. Namibia is […]
Planning a beach holiday…
First up, you need to subscribe to popular airline and travel agency newsletters for special offers. Some of these sites may be familiar to you e.g. Harvey World Travel, Thompsons […]
First flight abroad – here’s what you need to know!
Pre-select your seat Once your flights have been booked, you are eligible to choose your seat on the plane. Before selecting your seat, look up the airplane config online (we […]
First time traveller – FAQ’s
Do I need to carry foreign currency in cash or will my local bank card work abroad? It is always advisable to carry some cash when you are travelling. But […]
How to plan a trip abroad
So, you’ve decided where you’d like to go but don’t know where and how to get started. The world wide web is at your fingertips. You want use google or […]
Travelling abroad for the first time: what to pack?
Talk about taking things for granted. This week I had a young lady at the office ask me a whole lot of questions before her first trip abroad. Now […]
South Africa’s best kept secret – The Panorama Route, Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is by far one of my favourite destinations in South Africa. If you considering a self drive vacation for you and your family/friends, it has so much to offer. […]
Travelling from the Garden Route to Johannesburg – overnight stay in Graaf Reinet
The last stop on our Garden Route itinerary was Plett. After all that hiking and activity in Tsitsikamma we needed a few days to recuperate before we started the long […]