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What to expect at the Johannesburg International Comedy Festival
Thirteen shows, across six venues in just three days, will bring a vibrant vibe in the Braamfontein and Newtown areas in Joburg this March. The Johannesburg International Comedy Festival returns for a...
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Road tripping from Joburg to Mozambique’s cowboy town
Inhambane is South Africa’s favourite Mozambique holiday town. Evan Haussmann found a relaxing, easy road trip route with some surprising stops along the way. Off-road from El Paso to the EN1. Sun,...
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Swatting flies gone overboard
Our landlubber columnist finds himself all at sea, facing storms and invading forces and nautical terminology. If there’s one thing I can do, it’s swat flies. At least, that’s what I told myself as...
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Letter from the editor: Keeping our eyes wide open
Look around you. Sonya Schoeman bets you’ll find beauty, big and small. Photo by Brendon Jennings. In 1883, Krakatau Island in Indonesia exploded violently and with a loud bang that was heard 4 600...
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12 of the best bakeries in Cape Town
Sometimes all one needs to head about town is a mission: and finding the best bakeries in Cape Town is a delicious mission indeed. Whether you are a local or just visiting Cape Town, these sweet and...
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Watch this waitress tow a massive lizard from a restaurant
While most people shriek upon seeing a gecko, Samia Lila, 25, single-handedly dealt with its gargantuan cousin. The French waitress who is on a working holiday in Australia, took immediate action when...
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5 of the most photogenic train journeys in Europe
There’s no better way to travel Europe than by train. You get to skip the airport security lines (and lengthy check-in procedures), take as much baggage with as many liquids of your choosing (including...
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Top 12 reasons to attend the Cape Getaway Show
The Western Cape’s largest travel, outdoor and adventure event, the Cape Getaway Show is returning to Lourensford Wine Estate from 31 March to 2 April 2017 and I couldn’t be more excited for my very...
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Snaps of island life in Seychelles
Seychelles is one of those places that I’d love people to see at least once in their lives. It’s as beautiful as the postcards make it out to be, and has a local culture and work environment that South...
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Why Madagascar is paradise for trail runners
In a remote region of northern Madagascar, Tyson Jopson joined 23 runners from around the world on a one-of-a-kind race that merges the toughness of trail running with the rewards of travel. Earlier...
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An epic route over two Karoo passes
The Tankwa Karoo is full of surprises. On every visit, I discover something new. Most recently, with some time to test drive Toyota’s new Fortuner 2.8 GD-6 4×4 Automatic, I headed for the hills on a...
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How photographers ruin everything
A question we get asked a lot is: what’s it like to work at Getaway? We have lots of stories of trips wonderful and wonky. In our ‘Inside Getaway’ column every month, our deputy editor shares stories...
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How to beat the crowds in Zinkwazi
The gorgeous town of Zinkwazi is close to Durban and has wide unspoilt beaches. It brims and hums during the holidays, and out of season it’s a paradise of tranquillity, writes photojournalist Chris...
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16 sensational Western Cape campsites
Love camping? So do we. These are some of our favourite Western Cape campsites, our pick of the best camping in the Overberg, Cederberg and Garden Route. Whether you’re looking for a private stand with...
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World’s first transatlantic crossing on a SUP board
Here are some things we know about Chris Bertish. He is 42 years old. He’s South African. And after 93 days at sea, paddling across the Atlantic on a custom-built SUP board, he cruised into English...
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12 blissful seaside spots in Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is one of South Africa’s prettiest seaside villages, which makes it popular. Our expert Pippa de Bruyn picks out 13 of the loveliest rooms in its heart. Photographs by Teagan Cunniffe. The...
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12 of the best markets in Joburg
Markets are not just places where people sell and buy stuff. They are much more than that. In fact, markets have always been social spaces where people can exchange ideas and get a sense of what was...
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Portrait of a beachfront
Durban’s known for its beaches – not only from an annual holiday-migration point of view but also in the everyday living, surf-before-work kind of way. We sent our Photo Editor, Teagan Cunniffe, to...
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Stars of Beyond the River: A movie inspired by the Dusi Marathon
The Dusi Canoe Marathon is one of the toughest races in Africa, and a true story, inspired South Africa’s first-ever outdoor adventure film. We spoke to lead actors Lemogang Tsipa and Grant Swanby,...
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Even heroes take naps
Not all exercises are created equal. And in the great outdoors, neither are the humans doing them. Isn’t hiking just the best? It’s the only true cardiovascular endeavour that rewards you while you’re...
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