I strongly dislike crowds. Any crowds. Concert crowds, crowds at a sale, food stall crowds, crowds on a beach, holiday crowds. All crowds really! Crowds and I are not happy bed fellows. Crowds, or to be more specific, the general lack….../

South Africa, like its people, is a melting pot of different cultures and flavours, and nowhere is this more evident than in its food. Influenced by the Dutch settlers, native Africans and the slaves that were brought over from Indonesia….../

A just-married Cape Town friend, who's husband had to go back to work instead of going on honeymoon straight away (ouch), took one of her wedding guests (who'd come all the way from Australia) on a whistle stop safari road….../

The idea of an idyllic safari excursion is not often associated with the concept of a kid friendly holiday. Despite the fact that tracking and spotting animals in their natural habitat is educational for the kids, safaris seldom cater for….../

When Jan van Riebeek arrived in the Cape in 1652 as an employee of the Dutch East India Company he was tasked with starting a vegetable garden which would provide much needed fresh produce for ships rounding the Cape of….../

Being in the travel industry we come across many incredible hotels on a daily basis, but even we had to gasp at some of the wondrous and magical hotels featured in Earth Pom’s list of ’26 Of The Coolest Hotels….../

Once known as the five wild animals that were the most challenging and dangerous to hunt on foot in Africa, the Big Five thankfully are now the five animals that most people want to see when on an African safari,….../

Ardmore ceramics are distinctive, unique and colourful – rather like their creators and the country they come from. They embody colour, joy and Africa and celebrate excellence, beauty and creativity. [caption id="attachment_32401" align="aligncenter" width="699"] Inspired by African animal folklore and….../

For over 300 years, Africa has held a special fascination for travelers and fortune seekers alike. Although some travelers prefer to stay in the latest ultra chic, modern hotels there is a certain magic that is only to be found….../

I was recently invited to the opening of an artist friend’s exhibition in Franschhoek. To make a day of it, I asked a girlfriend to join me on the journey - not only to enjoy the Cape Winelands’ fabulous wine….../

There is no better way to end off a perfect hot, windless Cape Town day than by watching the sun set over the glittering Atlantic ocean accompanied by a crisp glass of Cape Sauvignon Blanc and a platter of sushi.….../