The Nest Hotel - Grand Old Lady of the Drakensberg The welcome letter at The Nest Hotel hinted that we may return home with a few kilograms to shed. They weren't kidding. One of the few resort hotels in South Africa that still serve sumptuous cuisine a la table d'hote , the food is a […]
Meet Lisa and Lisa from Soul Drifters I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today, I would like to introduce you to Lisa and Lisa, travel bloggers from South Africa. They blog at Soul Drifters . I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” , […]
Garden Court Umhlanga Review A few years ago there was a Tsogo Sun advertisement on television, where a man arrives at his hotel and feels like he’s come home. I was reminded of that advertisement when I arrived at Garden Court Umhlanga . Although I had stayed at that particular hotel only once before, I […]
Meet Carmen from Wellington World Travels I created the “Travellers’ Tales” section to give other travellers an opportunity to talk about their travels. Today I would like to introduce you to Carmen, a travel blogger based in Qatar. She blogs at Wellington World Travels . I would love to hear about your travels too. Go to “Travellers’ Tales” […]
The best places to spot big cats in Africa Before we decide on which are the best places to see big cats in Africa their natural habitat, it is pertinent to point out the size of the continent. For those of you who don't know, Africa is extremely large, with horizons still larger, making some […]
Johannesburg is not just an economic powerhouse but also a treasure trove of cultural heritage. From its rich mining history to the vibrant stories of its diverse communities, the City of Gold boasts several heritage sites that reflect its complex past. Here are some must-visit heritage sites in Johannesburg that reflect the city's rich history […]
If your children love to fidget / experiment , are budding scientists or struggling with science, then you definitely need to take them to Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg’s Newtown district. Here the words “Don’t Touch” don’t exist and they can touch, feel, press and play to their little hearts’ content. Scientific concepts are explained with […]
A brief holiday in Cairo Several years ago, my family and I spent a few days in Cairo en route to South Africa from the Middle East. It was the day after Eid and the atmosphere was joyous and celebratory. We stood at the window of our opulent bedroom in the Ramses Hilton Hotel and […]
The Best Things To Do in Lafayette, Colorado Lafayette is a small town in Colorado, north of Denver and east of Boulder and the Rocky Mountains. It was founded in 1888 by Mary E. Miller, one of the first residents in the area. She named it Lafayette after her late husband. Today, there are over […]