The darling of South Africa, the Garden Route, is located along the stretch of coast between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. If you are considering traveling this route, brace yourself for an action-packed adventure. This is one of my favourite parts of South Africa so I thought I’d share my perfect itinerary so you can […]
Safari 101: What to Expect
I have wonderful memories of visiting game reserves with my family when I was little. A holiday wasn’t a holiday if we weren’t pitching tents somewhere in the wilderness. I learnt ”safari etiquette” from a young age so it’s a very natural experience for me and I feel so fortunate to have grown up in […]
Romantic Escapes in the Eastern Cape
It’s a really special experience to explore or go on an adventure with the one you love. Since it’s the month of love, I thought I’d share a few of my favourite romantic escapes in the Eastern Cape. These places are ideal for couples seeking tranquillity, privacy and a spoil! The Fernery (Tsitsikamma) If you […]
The African Penguin
African penguins (Spheniscus demersus), or the jackass penguin has risen to fame by posing for millions of photos at Boulders Beach in Simonstown just outside Cape Town. Interestingly though, the largest breeding colony occurs on St Croix island off the coast of Port Elizabeth. Their comical waddle and oh-so-cute faces have given them celebrity status […]
Seven reasons to go on a women-only tour
So many of my friends have been bitten by the travel bug…big time. When we get together, we constantly talk about our travel dreams. However, I find it so sad that many of them put these dreams on hold because they can’t find a travel buddy and also don’t want to travel solo. It’s hard […]
Navigating the Swartberg Pass
The Swartberg Pass is a stunning mountain pass which links the Klein Karoo towns of Oudtshoorn and Prince Albert via an incredible untarred road. It’s a scenic and daring alternative to driving through Meiringspoort (which is also a beautiful drive). The pass was the last of Thomas Bain’s engineering projects and there are numerous relics […]