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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,...
Golden Harvest Park: A Sunday in the Green Lung of the North
Some places surprise you because they hide in plain sight. Golden Harvest Park is one of them. Tucked behind the bustle of Northgate Shopping Centre, wedged between townhouse complexes and the constant low hum of Malibongwe Drive, it’s the kind of place you wouldn’t...
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...
Fourways Farmers Market: The Kind of Weekend You Actually Needed
Fourways Farmers Market won't be found advertising on billboards. You won’t find influencers dangling champagne flutes or striking yoga poses on hay bales for content. And honestly, that’s part of the charm. Hidden among the greenery of Modderfontein Reserve, the...
Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre: A Midweek Stroll In Her Gardens
There’s something oddly romantic about driving down crumbling mountain roads in the middle of the week, chasing herbal dreams and old-world charm. Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, perched in the hills just past Hartbeespoort, feels like the kind of offbeat outing that...
Joburg Daytripping
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,...
Golden Harvest Park: A Sunday in the Green Lung of the North
Some places surprise you because they hide in plain sight. Golden Harvest Park is one of them. Tucked behind the bustle of Northgate Shopping Centre, wedged between townhouse complexes and the constant low hum of Malibongwe Drive, it’s the kind of place you wouldn’t...
Fourways Farmers Market: The Kind of Weekend You Actually Needed
Fourways Farmers Market won't be found advertising on billboards. You won’t find influencers dangling champagne flutes or striking yoga poses on hay bales for content. And honestly, that’s part of the charm. Hidden among the greenery of Modderfontein Reserve, the...
Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre: A Midweek Stroll In Her Gardens
There’s something oddly romantic about driving down crumbling mountain roads in the middle of the week, chasing herbal dreams and old-world charm. Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, perched in the hills just past Hartbeespoort, feels like the kind of offbeat outing that...
Cowboy Town, Krugersdorp – The Wild West on the West Rand
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Route 66 made a pit stop in Krugersdorp, Cowboy Town might be the answer. Tucked into the rugged West Rand terrain, this quirky little spot brings a dose of dusty Americana to Gauteng. Complete with rusted relics,...
RoadTripping
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...
Our Travels
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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