Presenting Augusta de Mist of Swellendam

Slow down between Cape Town and Knysna, drop down the rabbit hole and and stay in the Republic of Swellendam – it’s artistic, Afrikaans, anti-establishment, Calvinistic, creative, curious and wonderful. Continue reading

Churchhaven – Worshipping the West Coast

About an hour north of Cape Town, you’ll see a turn-off to the left into the West Coast National Park where a road will lead you to a hidden hamlet on the Langebaan Lagoon.  Chattering seabirds swoop over faded fishing … Continue reading

A Kruger National Park Photo-story

There’s nothing quite like the African bush. Family membera of ours recently visited the Kruger National Park – more specifically the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve South-Western section of the park. Here, they stayed at Lower Sabi Sabi and Sabi Sabi’s … Continue reading

10 Things to do in Greyton

Tucked against the mountains in the Overberg of the Western Cape, Greyton is a perfect weekend getaway that gets you into the country to exercise, relax, and indulge in gorgeous fresh farm food, fabulous wine and craft beer…  in whatever … Continue reading

10 holiday gems in South Africa

Tourists visiting South Africa usually have the Big 5 on their tick-lists: Probably Cape Town, Kruger National Park, The Garden Route, Johannesburg, Durban. I would be far more specific. If I could only visit 10 places in South Africa – these … Continue reading