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Mother’s Day 2026: Best Lunches, Spa Specials & Family Events
Why Mother’s Day Matters A day of recognition Mother’s Day exists to formally recognise the role of mothers in everyday life. Much of what mothers do is continuous, routine, and often taken for granted, so this day creates space to acknowledge that contribution in a...
Johannesburg Zoo: A Joburg Classic That’s Showing Its Age
Johannesburg Zoo is one of the oldest and most visited attractions in South Africa, a 55-hectare wildlife park in the leafy suburb of Parkview that’s been drawing visitors since 1904. Over 2,000 animals representing 326 species call it home, and it holds a few genuine...
Inside the Wits Planetarium, Dark Matter, and Perspective
The Wits Planetarium sits quietly on the University of the Witwatersrand campus, offering hour long astronomy shows that mix live presentation with full dome features. I visited for the Dark Matter show on a Saturday at 12h00, a popular midday slot that draws a broad...
48 Hours in Cape Town: What we would do with limited time
If its your first time travelling to cape town, let me be clear right off the bat, 48 hours in Cape Town is simply not enough time to see all it has to offer. Anyone who has been here will tell you that. But if 48 hours is what you have got, you had better make them...
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens: Joburg’s Best Natural Escape
If you’re looking for a proper green escape inside Gauteng’s urban sprawl, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens delivers. Tucked away at the end of Malcolm Road in Poortview, Roodepoort, this 300-hectare national botanical reserve is one of the most underrated day trips in...
Harties Cableway: Worth the Ride, Even If You Hate Heights
We decided to finally try the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway, or Harties Cableway as locals call it, on a clear Saturday in October. It had been on our list for ages, though somehow we always seemed to plan it on a rainy day. But this was the day. The kind of Highveld...
Emperors Palace: Glitter, Gimmicks and a Surprisingly Decent Steak
It’s a strange thing, visiting Emperors Palace when you’re not actually flying anywhere. For most Joburgers, it’s that glitzy blur on the way to OR Tambo, a place you’ve probably heard about, maybe even meant to try, but never quite made time for. I finally did. And...
Neck & Deck Review: A Relaxed Lunch After The Caves
Neck & Deck sits 10 - 15km outside the Sterkfontein Caves and has clearly positioned itself as the natural next stop once the dust, stairs, and history lesson are done. It is a casual, animal-adjacent restaurant that works best as a follow-up lunch rather than a...
Sterkfontein Caves: A Guided Descent into Human History
The Sterkfontein Caves sit just outside Johannesburg in the Cradle of Humankind and are best known for their fossil discoveries and deep human history. We had been trying to visit for over two years but were unable to do so due to the caves being flooded. This is one...
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Mother’s Day 2026: Best Lunches, Spa Specials & Family Events
Why Mother’s Day Matters A day of recognition Mother’s Day exists to formally recognise the role of mothers in everyday life. Much of what mothers do is continuous, routine, and often taken for granted, so this day creates space to acknowledge that contribution in a...
Johannesburg Zoo: A Joburg Classic That’s Showing Its Age
Johannesburg Zoo is one of the oldest and most visited attractions in South Africa, a 55-hectare wildlife park in the leafy suburb of Parkview that’s been drawing visitors since 1904. Over 2,000 animals representing 326 species call it home, and it holds a few genuine...
Inside the Wits Planetarium, Dark Matter, and Perspective
The Wits Planetarium sits quietly on the University of the Witwatersrand campus, offering hour long astronomy shows that mix live presentation with full dome features. I visited for the Dark Matter show on a Saturday at 12h00, a popular midday slot that draws a broad...
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens: Joburg’s Best Natural Escape
If you’re looking for a proper green escape inside Gauteng’s urban sprawl, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens delivers. Tucked away at the end of Malcolm Road in Poortview, Roodepoort, this 300-hectare national botanical reserve is one of the most underrated day trips in...
Harties Cableway: Worth the Ride, Even If You Hate Heights
We decided to finally try the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway, or Harties Cableway as locals call it, on a clear Saturday in October. It had been on our list for ages, though somehow we always seemed to plan it on a rainy day. But this was the day. The kind of Highveld...
Emperors Palace: Glitter, Gimmicks and a Surprisingly Decent Steak
It’s a strange thing, visiting Emperors Palace when you’re not actually flying anywhere. For most Joburgers, it’s that glitzy blur on the way to OR Tambo, a place you’ve probably heard about, maybe even meant to try, but never quite made time for. I finally did. And...
Neck & Deck Review: A Relaxed Lunch After The Caves
Neck & Deck sits 10 - 15km outside the Sterkfontein Caves and has clearly positioned itself as the natural next stop once the dust, stairs, and history lesson are done. It is a casual, animal-adjacent restaurant that works best as a follow-up lunch rather than a...
Sterkfontein Caves: A Guided Descent into Human History
The Sterkfontein Caves sit just outside Johannesburg in the Cradle of Humankind and are best known for their fossil discoveries and deep human history. We had been trying to visit for over two years but were unable to do so due to the caves being flooded. This is one...
Hiking Trails in Johannesburg: Best Routes for Every Kind of Explorer
Johannesburg might be known for its skyline, city lights, bustling energy, and fast-paced lifestyle, but hidden between its suburbs are some of Gauteng’s most beautiful green escapes. Beyond the highways and business districts, the city unfolds into ridges, dams,...
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Franschhoek: Wine, Romance & Refined Living in the Cape Winelands
They say you can’t bottle romance, but the French tried, and in Franschhoek, they came pretty damn close. Just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town, tucked between vineyard-stitched mountains and leafy lanes, Franschhoek feels like something out of a European daydream...
Ngwenya Lodge & Beyond: A Scenic Escape to Kruger Park and Hidden Gems Along the Way
Heading to Ngwenya Lodge Our journey to Ngwenya Lodge started with a scenic drive filled with excitement and a few necessary toll gates. The total toll costs amounted to R280 one way, a fair price for smooth, well-maintained roads (I have done this previously on side...
Port Edward Holiday Resort: A Coastal Gem on the KZN South Coast
There’s something timeless about the South Coast, where early morning mist rolls off the hills and settles over the sea, and the rhythm of life slows just enough to remind you what weekends are for. Port Edward Holiday Resort is the kind of place that doesn’t try too...
My Top 6 road trip stops on the KZN Midlands Meander
It’s no secret that I love road trips! The Midlands Meander is one of my favorite road trip routes in South Africa, is like stepping into a world where time slows down, and every moment is a chance to create lasting memories. Few places hold a special spot in my heart...
Dullstroom: The Charming Town Where Adventure Meets Tranquility
About the Town: Dullstroom is a beautifully quaint town, often lovingly referred to by locals as "a drinking town with a fishing problem." Situated in the heart of Mpumalanga along the famous Panorama Route, Dullstroom is anything but dull. With a vibrant selection...
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Franschhoek: Wine, Romance & Refined Living in the Cape Winelands
They say you can’t bottle romance, but the French tried, and in Franschhoek, they came pretty damn close. Just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town, tucked between vineyard-stitched mountains and leafy lanes, Franschhoek feels like something out of a European daydream...
Ngwenya Lodge & Beyond: A Scenic Escape to Kruger Park and Hidden Gems Along the Way
Heading to Ngwenya Lodge Our journey to Ngwenya Lodge started with a scenic drive filled with excitement and a few necessary toll gates. The total toll costs amounted to R280 one way, a fair price for smooth, well-maintained roads (I have done this previously on side...
Port Edward Holiday Resort: A Coastal Gem on the KZN South Coast
There’s something timeless about the South Coast, where early morning mist rolls off the hills and settles over the sea, and the rhythm of life slows just enough to remind you what weekends are for. Port Edward Holiday Resort is the kind of place that doesn’t try too...
My Top 6 road trip stops on the KZN Midlands Meander
It’s no secret that I love road trips! The Midlands Meander is one of my favorite road trip routes in South Africa, is like stepping into a world where time slows down, and every moment is a chance to create lasting memories. Few places hold a special spot in my heart...
Dullstroom: The Charming Town Where Adventure Meets Tranquility
About the Town: Dullstroom is a beautifully quaint town, often lovingly referred to by locals as "a drinking town with a fishing problem." Situated in the heart of Mpumalanga along the famous Panorama Route, Dullstroom is anything but dull. With a vibrant selection...
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