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  • Hlangana Lodge

    Hlangana Lodge

    Hlangana Lodge is one of the finest small luxury establishments in South Africa, and the best choice for your stay in the picturesque town of Oudtshoorn. Located on the golden mile, en route to the Cango Caves and walking distance to the best restaurants in town, Hlangana Lodge is a four-star boutique hotel set on…

  • 10 Recent Weapon Discoveries That Add To Archaeology

    Weaponry has been with mankind ever since the first human ancestor picked up a rock. Throughout history, it remained one of the most actively developed technologies, flavored by different cultures and times. The study of devices, injuries, and battlefields regularly return missing or unknown pieces to the human story that is archaeology. Ancient weapons can…

  • Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm

    Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm

    There are a host of reasons to stop off at the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm en route to and from Cape Town. It’s the home of Cape Agulhas cool-climate wines – made from grapes crafted by the region’s unique terroir. It’s a farm steeped in history, with centuries’ old buildings converted into the restaurant and…

  • Best 5 Things to Do in Barbados

    It is widely known that Barbados has evolved, during the last years, to a hot escape destination for celebrities and some of the most rich and famous people worldwide. Most of the easy going journals and lifestyle magazines don’t forget to provide daily Barbados’ clips of various stars, from NBA players having fun at the…

  • Gokyo Trail: An Alternative Route to Everest Base Camp

    Gokyo Trail: An Alternative Route to Everest Base Camp

    If you’re keen to trek to Everest Base Camp but are wondering if there’s a way to do so without following crowds of other trekkers you’re in luck! There are indeed routes that deviate from the standard trail and the hike via the Gokyo Lakes is probably the most picturesque. How does the Gokyo trail…

  • Tintswalo Safari Lodge

    Tintswalo Safari Lodge

    Settled on the unfenced western boundary of South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park, the little-known Manyeleti Private Game Reserve is a virtually untouched, pristine African wilderness. The 56,000 acre Manyeleti, which means “Place of the Stars”, is home to one of only two commercial lodges, with Tintswalo Safari Lodge being the only five-star boutique lodge…

  • The Top 10 Motorcycle Routes in South Africa

    The Top 10 Motorcycle Routes in South Africa

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    There’s no better way to explore the open road than on the back of a motorcycle. For some, it’s the freedom evoked by the adventure – a certain freshness about there being nothing between you and the tarmac, wind, and nature. Here are 10 of the best day trip motorcycle routes across South Africa –…

  • Conserving Our one-of-a-kind Country

    Conserving Our one-of-a-kind Country

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    South Africa has a remarkable wealth of biodiversity, thanks to a stunning array of ecosystems ranging from Big Five bushveld to species-rich deserts, fertile forests, vast grasslands, the unrivalled Cape Floral Kingdom and 2 500 km of coastline. The incredible number of different habitats allows for an immensely rich variety of fauna and flora. We…

  • Airports Ban Plastic Water Bottles

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    We have to be increasingly aware that we use too many plastics and that they go directly to our oceans and the larger ones start taking action. San Francisco airport prohibits plastic water bottles from all its stores and vending machines. In a movement announced for some time, this week the ban on selling plastic…

  • Get Ready to Pitch Your Tent

    Get Ready to Pitch Your Tent

    South Africa is blessed with hundreds of top-notch campsites in some of the most spectacular settings you can imagine. From the lush forests of Tsitsikamma, to the majestically desolate Kalahari Desert, the soaring peaks of the Drakensberg and the wilds of Kruger, campers enjoy an unmatched connection with their surrounds. As temperatures begin to warm…