Category: South Africa

Irene Country Lodge - a blissful countryside getaway

Irene Country Lodge Review Feeling stressed out by the city? Need some rest, relaxation and revitalisation in a rustic setting? You can get all this and more at the charming Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria, one of the gems in Marriott's luxurious Autograph collection. But unlike many of the others which don’t cater for children, […]

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Garonga Safari Camp - Safari for the Soul

We hurtled down the ochre path, the cool wind exhilarating, in our faces. Lawrence, the game ranger, manoeuvered the Landrover expertly around the torn-down trees, through dense bushes and around dusty bends. It was evidently the path less traveled. At one point, a wildebeest emerged from the bush and ran across the path in front […]

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Life’s a Journey

Life’s a Journey I am a travel addict. It is the excitement of discovering magical places, and the vibrancy and diversity one encounters every step of the way that has me addicted. I was fortunate to have married a man who shares my passion for travel and in our 11 years together we have journeyed […]

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2010 FIFA World Cup Fever

The 2010 FIFA World Cup I can feel it – it is here! I live in Johannesburg – the centre of the 2010 FIFA World Cup where this year’s most exciting soccer (otherwise known as football) matches, will be played. Even I, who am not a football fan, have been affected with it. I have […]

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Kruger National Park…After Dark

Kruger National Park…After Dark We had been driving around Kruger National Park since early morning. We had had an eventful day in which we had encountered several creatures that we didn’t normally see, perhaps due to the recent heavy rains. Smaller creatures, such a mongoose, tortoises, chameleons and snakes. Larger creatures, such as the lion, […]

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