Monthly Archives: September 2014

What you need to know before you go travelling this year

Posted on 30 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

So, we’re on the downward slope to the festive season, christmas, new year and for many – their annual holiday. If you’re one of the lucky ones who is travelling this December, here’s a little list of essential ‘rules’ for travelling, learned the hard way!

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8 Things that make us proud to be South African

Posted on 23 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

It’s heritage day and a good time to take a look at what we love about the crazy, wild, beautiful place we all call home. Here are 8 things that have us ‘blessing the rains down in Africa’:

  1. South African Wildlife 

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Need some ideas for celebrating National Heritage Day?

Posted on 19 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

Heritage Day was established in 1996 and in a speech by Nelson Mandela, he recognised that South Africa’s rich and varied cultural heritage has a profound power to help build the nation. So let’s celebrate what it means to be South African, who we are, where we come from and most importantly, where we are going!

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11 signs that you desperately need a holiday

Posted on 15 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

It’s getting to that time of year when everyone is starting to feel a little tired and worse for the wear after 9 months of work. Are you in desperate need of a little R&R? The answer is a resounding yes if you identify with most of the following:

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Your guide to hosting the best braai this National Braai Day

Posted on 11 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

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So, it’s Heritage month and in just two weeks we will all be paying tribute to South Africa’s favourite pastime – the braai!

Heritage Day falls on the 24th of September and has been dubbed ‘National Braai Day’, where we all take off work and school and head to our gardens or public braai areas.

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Where to celebrate spring in SANpark Week

Posted on 8 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

It’s SANpark Week!
To celebrate spring in our crazy beautiful country, the South African National Parks hold an annual week-long campaign  allowing SA residents freebie access to nearly all 19 national parks.
This year it’s being held from from Monday, 8 to Saturday, 13 September 2014.

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Get ready for a dog friendly day at the beach

Posted on 3 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

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With Spring on our doorsteps, those of us who live at the coast can’t wait to get back on the beach! Know who loves the beach even more than you do? Your four legged furry best friends! And there is nothing cuter than watching a dog’s absolute joy running unfettered along the beach and frolicking in the sea.

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Who wants to stay at the Pee Pee Hotel?

Posted on 1 September, 2014 by Jade Ollis

If you’ve ever been travelling to exotic locations, you’ll be able to appreciate the weird and wonderful hotel names and signs out there. Here are a few that make a big statement:

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