by Abrie Coetzee | Nov 22, 2012 | Travel Talk |
When it comes to wine, South Africa is not the first country that comes to mind for a lot of people. Many people do not associate South Africa with wine at all, which might be somewhat surprising when you consider that wine has been made here for hundreds of years....
by Abrie Coetzee | Oct 24, 2012 | Travel Talk |
The gardens were only officially founded in 1982 as a botanical garden, but there is evidence that the area was popular for picnics and hikes as far back as the early 1800s. Walter Sisulu has been ranked as the 2nd best botanical garden in the world on the Huffington...
by Abrie Coetzee | Oct 16, 2012 | Activities |
It’s whale season in the Western Cape and time to explore the Cape Whale Route. Between May and December Southern Right Whales come so close to the Cape shoreline that visitors can watch whales from their hotels. Most of the whales seen in the area are Southern Right...
by Abrie Coetzee | Oct 3, 2012 | Destinations |
What can you do if you have a day spare in Port Elizabeth? The city offers a diverse mix of attractions as a family and adventure holiday destination. From scenic nature; long golden beaches; historical heritage; popular surfing-spots and many more. We suggest you...
by Abrie Coetzee | Sep 27, 2012 | Nature & Wildlife |
The 13th most endangered mammal in the world, the riverine rabbit is South Africa’s second most threatened species after the De Winton’s golden mole. It faces an uncertain future. The Riverine rabbit is endemic to the central Karoo Desert of South...
by Abrie Coetzee | Sep 18, 2012 | Travel Talk |
Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM) is an international public competition where you can photograph symbols of our cultural heritage (buildings, statues, shipwrecks, etc.) and share the photos with the world by uploading them to Wikimedia Commons. The competition was...
by Abrie Coetzee | Sep 11, 2012 | Travel Talk |
After almost 2 years the Harties Cableway has reopend. The cableway offers visitors panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities. Visitors can experience an...
by Abrie Coetzee | Sep 7, 2012 | Destinations |
Mapungubwe offers you a National Park, a transfrontier conservation area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the remains of a Lost Iron-Age City in one destination. Mapungubwe is South Africa’s oldest organised trade centre and human settlement and you can trace the...
by Abrie Coetzee | Aug 29, 2012 | Destinations |
Bloubergstrand is a quiet residential suburb about 30 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town city centre and about 30 minutes from Cape Town’s International Airport. Its main attraction lies in the white sandy beaches from which the view of Table Mountain and...
by Abrie Coetzee | Aug 15, 2012 | Travel Talk |
Durban is home to the largest Indian population outside India. Glimpses of India are visible in the sights, smells and sounds of the city; often referred to by South Africans as ‘Little India’. A visit to Durban’s Indian district is a must for any visitor to the...
