We stumbled upon Hogsback, which lies in the Amathole (Xhosa for ‘calves’) mountains of the Eastern Cape, without having planned it. It was amidst another uncertain lockdown with some provincial closures, schools closed and uncertainty around whether we should even be travelling. We missed the main road into Hogsback andContinue Reading
I had never wanted to jump on a plane right after I got married to head on an overseas honeymoon. I always thought it sounded tiring. Instead, we shot off after the wedding celebrations to commence what was set to be a terrific local “travelmoon”.
Owned by the Taberer family since 1984, the property has recently undergone impressive renovations. Apart from its wines and horses, Avontuur is now also a spectacular wedding and events venue.
We were on the third leg of Ford’s RangeHer Drives with a Mission campaign. It was an interesting dynamic being on an all-female trip like this – especially since it wasn’t a case of cliched spa treatments and champagne brunches.
Canopy Tours South Africa has announced that from Saturday, 8 August 2020, the majority of its South African locations will reopen.
“This is the place of barefoot holidays, ankle bracelet tan lines, and where the scent of sunscreen lingers even after an outdoor shower.”
I’m excited to see that chef Luke Dale-Roberts himself is in the kitchen, leaning over his chefs, watching their preparations and making occasional suggestions. I take a surreptitious photo of him and WhatsApp it to a friend who has something of a rockstar crush on him.
Tourlane has compiled a list of eight exotic destinations to visit during the season of December 2019 to March 2020 that are said to be cheaper than a week of skiing in the USA.
The Natal Midlands has a magical draw to it and although there are many other fantastic destinations in South Africa, also offering a wide range of experiences to diverse audiences, there are some unmatchable aspects to it.
The winners of the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2020 has been announced. Congratulations to all these exceptional establishments!
Each town has its own charm and it’s difficult to figure out what keeps their economies buoyant. For the most part, there are coffee shops and antique stores in each town that gives tourists a reason to stop and visit.
