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Category: Northern Cape
Explore these lesser known South African caves
There is just something about caves. When I see one in the side of a mountain, I can’t help but wonder what it looks like inside ─ Are there animals residing inside it? Did people ever live there? Are there any traces of their presence? If you are half as interested in caves as I […]
5 Water-Saving Travel Tips!
It should come as absolutely no surprise that South Africa is lacking some water (gigantic understatement). Our dam levels are well below 40% across the board, and dropping fast. Water restrictions have been put in place in all the major metropolitan areas and everyone everywhere is whispering about the neighbour hosing down his Audi every […]
10 ways to keep the kids happy on a roadtrip
Everyone looks forward to the December school holidays. Kids can’t wait to be done with school and parents swop the desk for the beach or a game park. However, there is one thing parents don’t miss about the holiday ─ the tedious trek with the worst back-seat drivers in the world ─ small humans strapped […]
Firsts in SA
Have you ever wondered which city in South Africa was the first to have street lights? Or which pub is the oldest in our country? Well, stop wondering! Here is a little selection of some of the firsts in SA. Feature image: nicka81 (Flickr)
20 Instagrams that will have you planning a trip to the Northern Cape
The Northern Cape is an intriguing place of harsh, arid terrain with diamonds in her belly and icy Atlantic waters with shipwrecks as her play things. Few holidaymakers venture through here save for the wildflower phenomenon in spring and the desert road to Namibia, yet despite her tough, 4x4s-allowed-only front, she has captivated many souls […]
19 Weird & Wacky Attractions in South Africa
South Africa is known for its iconic tourist attractions. Table Mountain. Robben Island. Sun City. But Mzansi has some of the weirdest and wackiest attractions you may never have heard of. These unusual attractions will have you itching to explore: EASTERN CAPE 1. Eco Shrine, Hogsback Nestled in the Amatola Mountains, the Eco Shrine […]
Travel South Africa via Pinterest
South Africa is consistently rated as one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We’ve trawled through hundreds of images of South Africa on Pinterest to round up our favourite snapshots of the country’s beauty, in all its forms. TRAVEL THROUGH THE PROVINCES Western Cape KwaZulu-Natal Gauteng […]
Spend your Summer at these Blue Flag Beaches
What better way to celebrate the summer season than by building sandcastles, picnicking in the dunes, and enjoying beautiful views and rolling waves with your friends and family?! If sandy shores are what you’re dreaming of, then head to these South African Blue Flag* beaches! KWAZULU-NATAL Alkantstrand Beach, Richards Bay Alkanststrand is the northern-most […]
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