The Hemel en Aarde Valley
Everyone knows that the Cape is blessed with a surfeit of natural riches, but the Hemel en Aarde valley takes it to another level, says Nick Dall. Only five kilometres from Hermanus – one of the country’s most popular coastal ...
Are we there yet?
When it comes to maintaining your sanity on road trips, we parents have two basic approaches – packing props or winging it. Better still is a combination of the two, but don’t be tempted to produce all your trump cards too soo...
Motorhome living
Since I was a child, visiting caravan parks on family holidays, I fancied travelling in a motorhome. The truth is, I really just liked the idea of sleeping high up above the cab of the vehicle and never actually contemplated the r...
Discovering Mokala
On a motor home tour of some of the Northern Cape National Parks, Robyn Daly discovers a gem of a park near Kimberley. ‘Kimberlites’ know all about Mokala National Park, so this enthusiastic blog will be of scant inspiration t...
Flowers and seafood at Lambert’s Bay
Last weekend I was up the West Coast at Postberg. Despite rather chilly weather, when the sun did appear, a couple of daisies popped their heads out to see if it was spring yet. There weren’t many but they were clearly eager. Un...
Crazy Cairo
Travelling to Egypt can be a whirlwind trip of ancient sites and buzzing streets, but once you’ve been, it can be hard to resist the urge to return. “I want to go to Egypt,” announced my nine-year-old son, Tom. When I asked ...
Chapman’s Peak – much more than a scenic drive
The 35th Argus Pick n Pay Argus Cycle Tour has come and gone with all the usual thrills and seemingly a larger number of spills than ever before. The Cape Doctor, which gave us a taste of its destructive power on the night before ...
Amuse your kids on rainy days
Don’t let the winter weather keep your kids bored at home. There are plenty of great activities at indoor venues to keep children and parents entertained. As a mother of two kids, I often find myself guilty of popping the kids i...
9 Reasons you should go on a cruise
The ocean has always fascinated me. It’s a mysterious blue mass which thousands of people across history and ages past, dared to go exploring and seek out new adventures. And lets not forget all the myths and legends the sea...
Cool off at Waterfall Farm
Getting out of the city is wonderfully therapeutic; especially when you can escape to a quiet farm with hills to explore and a river to swim in. Kids will love running around in the wide-open spaces, while grown-ups can ease into ...
