Looking for the best family-friendly places to visit along the Cape South Coast? See my recommendations below. The Cape South Coast is one of South Africa’s most scenic and diverse regions, with rugged coastlines, charming seaside towns, and abundant marine life. Located at the southernmost tip of the country between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, […]
Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa Review Over a decade ago, long before I started writing about my travels, I visited Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa with my family. We were so impressed by the resort that it carved a place in our minds as one of the best places we’ve stayed at in South Africa. […]
Enjoy A Digital Nomad Lifestyle In Cape Town Demand for those seeking the lifestyle of the digital nomad is on the rise. If you’re not familiar with the term, being a digital nomad means working remotely while living in another country for an extended period of time. Living this way allows you to see the […]
A Marine Big 5 Tour with Marine Dynamics “There is pleasure in the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not Man the less, but Nature more.” —Lord Byron (Spotted in the restroom at Marine Dynamics’ […]
Inkunzi Cave and Zulu Hut Review If you’re getting bored of staying in conventional hotels, and are looking for something different, something truly South African, then this place is a must-visit. Situated on a private property in the foothills of the Central Drakensberg mountains, where many of the larger, better-known resorts can be found, are […]
The Oyster Box Hotel Review Perched on the sun-kissed golden shores of Umhlanga, under the gaze of the iconic red-and-white lighthouse, The Oyster Box exudes timeless charm and laid-back luxury. A hotspot for the elite since the 1950s, this legendary hotel has evolved into a paragon of modern indulgence while preserving the magic of yesteryear. […]
Last Word Madikwe Review A lion cub flees from an older male intent on killing him, taking refuge high on a mountain, in a scene reminiscent of The Lion King. Hyenas and jackals walk in and out of a decaying elephant carcass as they devour it. A lioness hunts an ostrich while a cheetah stalks […]
An African Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn Cruising holidays in South Africa have become extremely popular in recent years. While other types of holidays are mainly about the destination, cruises are as much about the journey too. They offer a blissful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with your food, transport and […]
Arniston Spa Hotel Review Surrounded by exquisite beaches, white sand dunes and lush nature reserves, the charming seaside town of Arniston in the Cape Overberg has been a holiday destination since the early 20th century. In those days, holidaymakers would come by ox wagon, bringing all their supplies, including live chickens, with them. Fortunately, that […]