A Diver’s Dream
1 December 2011
Pleasure Bay is a seaside holiday resort situated to the north of Maputo near the town of Inhambane. It boasts a natural bay and proximity to some of Mozambique’s most spectacular dive sites, which offer visitors a unique underwater experience. The natural bay alongside the resort is perfect for enjoying long walks on the pristine [...] Continue Reading »
Time to Travel
1 December 2011
For Those with a Wanderlust Travel the fast lane with Wander-Full, Samsonite’s trendy range of duffels and backpacks. Fashionable and functional, Samsonite has something “wander-Full” for everyone: A duffel on wheels for that weekend away, a backpack that goes from classroom to hiking trail or a laptop bag that goes from the office to the [...] Continue Reading »
The Zen of Hiking
1 December 2011
Despite not being an avid fan of abandoning his TV in favour of a weekend of plodding through the wilderness, Gary Hirson recently had a go at Cape Town’s Hoerikwaggo Trail – and even ended up enjoying it. I just don’t get hiking. What is it about carrying a chafing backpack loaded with dehydrated food, [...] Continue Reading »
Magical Meals with Madame
1 November 2011
Mention “Madame Zingara” to most Capetonians and they immediately think of the bohemian restaurant of the same name that sadly burnt down several years ago. Mention “Madame Zingara” to people around the country and visions of mirror tents, circus performers and magic instantly spring to mind, since this is the legacy of Madame Zingara’s touring [...] Continue Reading »
A Weekend in the Country
1 November 2011
Gauteng residents often look longingly at cities like Durban and Cape Town with their sparkling coastlines and beautiful surroundings, the kind of cities where it is easy to escape the rat race and reconnect with nature. But if you live in Johannesburg or Pretoria, you don’t have to wait for the summer holidays and a [...] Continue Reading »
Lazing on the River
1 November 2011
There is a special allure about a river safari. It has a charm reminiscent of bygone days when travel was more about the journey than the arrival. Time had no urgency, passengers were serenely nonchalant, deck-chair spectators with boots crossed on the gunwale of the upper deck and gin and tonic in hand while gliding [...] Continue Reading »
