Category Archives: Travel in Southern Africa
On our recent road trip, we passed by many places to stop off for a quick cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch….but what actually makes you choose the stop that you eventually decide on? Is it the general AMBIENCE of the place? Well … Continue reading
To be honest, I have driven along the N2 highway on the way down to the Garden Route hundreds of times and not really even noticed the turnoff to Stillbaai, or if I had, it flashed past in a blur. … Continue reading
Even though my Mini Cooper S is now nearly 3 years old, I still have a big smile on my face every time I climb into it and zoom around the suburbs….it’s sexy, robust, fun, goes like the clappers and … Continue reading
I nearly kept this gorgeous little cottage to myself….. it is one of those places you like to keep a secret; you know the one, yes that one that ticks all the boxes: Within two hours of your home, in my case Cape … Continue reading
The Victoria Falls, known as the Mosi-O-Tunya or The Smoke that Thunders is situated in Southern Africa on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World is … Continue reading
On Thursday, my hubby emailed me (sometimes wonder why people don’t pick up the phone anymore) to say that one of his staff was taking part in a “potjie” competition on Saturday at the “Harvest of Joy” Festival in Worcester. … Continue reading
Written by my good friend, Marion, a hilariously entertaining account of her recent visit to Botswana. When Marion circulated an email to her group of friends telling them about her trip, I just knew that I had to share it … Continue reading
Every January I write a wish list of possible places I would like to travel to that year. They do not necessarily have to be long holidays or new countries. I am a champion of short breaks and being … Continue reading
I last played golf about 10 years ago… then life, aka “work” got in the way and before I knew it, I was downgrading my “golf” membership to “social” drinker. Last week I spent a couple of nights on Blanco … Continue reading
It was dusk, we were enjoying sundowners and the glorious sunset in the bush when we suddenly heard the distinctive roar of a lion. Our ranger immediately suggested we pack up and see if we could find the 5 male … Continue reading
