Travel blog posts, covering everything from hiking to accommodation to restaurant reviews.
It has been said that a reader lives many different lives… As a bookworm, I can certainly attest to this. Yet, as much as books can transport us to new worlds, imaginary planets and even different countries – so too can movies (and series). In this post, I share the best movies (and series) to watch when you can’t travel… […]
If you live in the Western Cape, chances are you are either an avid mountain biking (MTB) enthusiast – or you know someone who is… It’s a fact of life. And it’s no wonder because the Western Cape offers some of the best places to MTB in South Africa. With so many gorgeous reserves, country spaces and even city cycle […]
As South Africa tentatively progresses to lower levels – including Level 2 as of 18 August 2020 – I realise that people are desperate to get out more and most especially, to support our local businesses and industries. And we really need to. Yet, at the same time, we need to ensure we do so safely and carefully, so that […]
Although travel has essentially been a no-go in 2020 – I was fortunate to enjoy the Paarl Rock hike, found within the beautiful Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve… And what a marvellous adventure that turned out to be! If you are looking for a wonderful, family-friendly hike that is neither too demanding, nor too short/long, this is the ideal hike for […]
These past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic, travel in and around Cape Town has been firmly off the cards. But, as the city opens some activities up under Level 3, I wanted to share a few safe, fun day trip ideas. I was initially unsure whether it was the right decision to share a post like this… But people […]
After a few years of travelling actively, first as a solo traveller and then with others close to me, travel has revealed some incredible caveats about life to me. Some concern who you should travel with; why free experiences are just as amazing as the paid-for or expensive ones; and even how travel can show you if you are truly […]
While COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions mean life in South Africa is slightly more relaxed now, going out (unless essential) is still discouraged. Many South Africans are heeding the call to stay home… But doing the right thing is not always easy – especially when you see friends, neighbours and city dwellers out galavanting. Best Virtual Tours in South Africa to […]
Previously on the blog, I compiled a short post on some of the wine farms banding together to help during the COVID-19 pandemic… And it was wonderful to see the response and viewership that post enjoyed. In light of this and because I feel people need good news now more than ever, I wanted to promote more positive action and brave efforts […]
A warthog gatecrashing a camping breakfast; breathtaking stargazing in South Africa’s coldest town; discovering otherworldly rock formations; and losing yourself in a sea of green forest… these are just some of my best travel memories in South Africa and its more remote, yet fiercely beautiful places. My Best Travel Memories in South Africa In a time when we cannot travel […]
Although South Africa’s wine farms have been unable to operate or deliver wines during the nation’s lockdown, they have found ways to offer support and upliftment to the people and communities around them. In true South African spirit, their generosity and kindness has been a joy to see. Since the national lockdown was first implemented on midnight of 26 March […]
