Scenic Routes That Combine Small Towns, Food, and Nature

Scenic Routes That Combine Small Towns, Food, and Nature

A good road trip does not need one major attraction at the end of it. Sometimes the route itself is the reason to travel. South Africa is particularly well suited to this type of trip. Mountain passes connect farming valleys and small towns. Coastal roads pass nature...
Local Food Experiences to Include in a Heritage Month Trip

Local Food Experiences to Include in a Heritage Month Trip

Heritage Month travel does not need to revolve entirely around museums, monuments and historic buildings. Food can tell another part of the story. Recipes move between generations. Ingredients reflect local landscapes and farming traditions. Cooking methods reveal...
A Practical Checklist for Driving Long Distances in Spring

A Practical Checklist for Driving Long Distances in Spring

Spring is a popular time to get back on the road. The days are getting longer, warmer weather makes weekend trips more appealing and many South Africans start planning journeys before the busy festive-season travel period. A long drive still requires preparation....
Where to Enjoy a Scenic Spring Lunch Outdoors

Where to Enjoy a Scenic Spring Lunch Outdoors

Spring changes the appeal of a long lunch. After cooler winter weather, sitting beneath trees, overlooking vineyards or eating beside the coast starts to feel inviting again. South Africa has no shortage of places where lunch can become part of a day out rather than...
Where to Try Kayaking and Canoeing This Spring

Where to Try Kayaking and Canoeing This Spring

Spring brings a change in the way many South Africans spend their weekends. Warmer days make being on the water more appealing, while conditions in some destinations can be comfortable before the hotter part of summer arrives. Kayaking and canoeing also provide a...