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What it’s like to be a cheetah matchmaker
Reproduction plays a major role for any species: but when it comes to cheetah, it’s not always that simple. Vincent van der Merwe, a conservation biologist with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, has the...
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3 day trips from Cape Town under R500
We challenged our staff to find the three best one-day road trips out of Cape Town. They each got R500 spending money (way too much, it turns out). Here’s where they went. Three day trips you can take...
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Letter from the editor: The wild around us
It’s a happy coincidence that my sister and I currently find ourselves living together, like two spinsters in a Jane Austen novel. Every morning, we rise at around 5am and head out to the mountain...
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Chocolate brownie recipe from Ile de Païn
Île de Païn in Knysna is known for being one of the tastiest bakeries on the Garden Route – but if you aren’t in the area, co-owner and chef Liezie Mulder shares how you can make their chocolate...
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How to be a conservation hero
Practising environmental friendliness can be as easy as popping a plastic bottle into the nearest recycling bin. But you can always do more to up your game and adopt “greener” lifestyle habits. Don’t...
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Tour Cornwall with your family in a vintage Kombi
A week touring Cornwall in a vintage Kombi with her husband and two teenagers delivered Pippa de Bruyn the happiest of holiday memories. Cornwall is the top surfing spot in the UK. ‘I’m not spending...
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Top 7 places to visit by train in Cape Town
Whether or not you think the train system in Cape Town embodies efficiency or you are a local who’s often frustrated with the sudden train delays, you just can’t deny the fact the train system in Cape...
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What it’s like to go horse riding in Hogsback with your family
Desiring generous meals, good company and action, Michelle Hardie took her daughters on a horse trail. The last time I was on a horse was in 2005. With the wind in my hair just like the woman in the...
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African treasures: 10 landmarks you may not know about
Many of us travel to see iconic landmarks around the world – the Eiffel Tower, or the Grand Canyon – but there are many amazing sites of natural beauty and cultural importance on our own continent that...
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9 places to get Banting pizza in Cape Town
You’ve embraced the Banting lifestyle, but still crave pizza? Here are nine spots where you can tuck into a pizza without feeling Tim Noakes glaring at you. In my mind you simply don’t mess with the...
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Little white lies in Miami
Bigger is better in the USA. Or maybe not. Either way, our columnist gets more than he bargained for in Miami. Photo by 2Tales. I don’t normally wear white – even if one day science manages to preserve...
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1000km for indigenous rights
On 18 February the creators of Coloured Mentality, Sarah Summers and Kelly-Eve Koopman embarked on a 1000 kilometre journey for Khoi-San rights. Coloured Mentality is a six-part webseries that explores...
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Why you should visit Budapest
Travel guides and other media tend to paint Budapest as this throwback to a bygone era, but it’s Budapest’s vibrant reinvention that gives it its true edge. This enticing, uplifting and beautiful...
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Learning to dive in Sodwana Bay
It was winter in the Cape and we were yearning for warm water, sunshine and adventure – the three ingredients of our happiest family holidays. Liam and Dane Rogers under water. So we flew to...
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7 countries that celebrate Easter differently to you
Easter is either a time of reflection for those in the Christian faith or an excuse for many to get chocolate-wasted. As South Africans, we also look forward to the long weekend that often sees an...
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15 Name changes from the around the world
‘Change is indubitable, progress is a matter of controversy’ said Bertrand Russell. What’s in a name you may say? Many countries and cities have had numerous name changes over the years. Name changing...
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A visit to the seaside: Fish Hoek in photos
What I love about Fish Hoek is that you can arrive by train, leave by train, and everything you need for a relaxing holiday is within walking distance. On assignment for the Insider’s Guide to Fish...
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10 things you didn’t know about Addo Elephant National Park
We sent Melanie van Zyl to uncover the best-kept secrets at Addo Elephant National Park. She returned with the scoop on two brand new accommodation offerings and four different ways to visit this...
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The ultimate insider’s guide to Pretoria
Under new management, Tshwane Metro is proclaiming big things in 2017 for Pretoria residents and visitors alike. Tyson Jopson went there to see what’s behind the noise. A view from the corner of...
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In pursuit of paradise: beach hopping in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the next big destination – it’s easier than India, cheaper and less busy. And it’s in Sri Lanka that Airbnb becomes very useful in helping uncover treasures. Also read: Sussing out Sri...
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