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4 Good Reasons to Visit South Africa this June/July

Posted on 15 May, 2014 by Catherine Sempill

paragliding in Cape TownWord on the street (and in many an official tourism report) is that South Africa is usurping Europe as a favourite destination for our Northern Hemisphere counterparts, especially over their long June/July summer holidays. If you haven’t twigged yet, here are some of the reasons why SA is so popular… (more…)

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4 Epic Road Trips in South Africa

Posted on 24 February, 2014 by Catherine Sempill

South Africa road trip | Sleeping-OUTIn the same way that ‘slow food’ and organic produce is coming back into fashion, so is the concept of slow travel, which embraces the journey rather than focusing solely on the destination. While aeroplanes whisk you seamlessly from point A to point B, road travel puts you at eye-level with the landscape you’re travelling through and gives you time to ponder the scenery (as well as life death and the universe). (more…)

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8 Travel Ideas for Seeing the Real South Africa

Posted on 21 May, 2013 by Catherine Sempill

travel ideas for the real South AfricaWhether you are visiting South Africa or have lived here all your life, there are certain experiences that need to be had in order to appreciate the full flavour of South Africa-ness. Not only is this country jaw-droppingly beautiful, but it has rich contemporary and historical cultural diversity (it’s not just something they say in the tourist brochures, promise!). If you want a taste of the real South Africa, act on these travel ideas ASAP! (more…)

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48 Hours in Johannesburg

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by Catherine Sempill

 

Nelson Mandela Square

Johannesburg: the economic centre of South Africa, a sprawling metropolis, full of Johannesburg accommodation and a world of hidden gems. Given South Africa’s dearth of large, engaging cities, competition between Cape Town and Johannesburg has always been particularly fierce. Joburg, or Jozi as its affectionately known, often comes off second best in the tourism stakes when compared to Cape Town’s spectacular mountain, beaches and proximity to the Winelands. However while Joburg may not share Cape Town’s jaw-dropping scenery, that’s not to say it has nothing to offer. Here is a sample of what to try if you have 48 hours to kill in Joburg. (more…)

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