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The other Route 62
Love off-the-beaten-track? Try the less touristy section of Route 62, along the back of the Garden Route through the Langkloof. Photos and words by Caroline Webb. Somewhere between Kareedouw and...
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June’s top picks for #MyCanonWorld
The third shortlist for our urban nature competition with Canon is in, and there’s only one more to go. Here are our top picks for June – if you think you can do better, make sure to enter soon! We’re...
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Jenny Morris & Reza Mahammad talk food, travel and friendship
At the Good Food and Wine Show hosted in Cape Town, I got the chance to sit down with the Food Network stars, Jenny Morris and Reza Mahammad, to hear their thoughts on seasonal foods, world cuisines,...
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10 of the world’s most colourful neighbourhoods
It’s a fact, colour makes the world go ’round and the proof is in these neighbourhoods. Which ones would make it onto your travel bucketlist? 1. Pelourinho, Salvador Michael Jackson filmed his 1996...
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Why travellers lose things
Lost something on your last holiday? Turns out it’s not your fault: there are things in your luggage plotting an escape. Image by Alasdair McCulloch. I was in the middle of donating my fourth...
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12 of the best stays for a seaside getaway in Arniston
With miles of unspoilt white beaches and its warmer waters, Arniston is a pretty village which makes for a fantastic weekend escape. If you go now, you’ll spot some whales. Photographs by Teagan...
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Editor’s letter: the trouble with mistaken identity
We live on the second most polluted continent on Earth. Here’s what you can do about it, writes our editor, Sonya Schoeman. When British comedian Ricky Gervais was little, his older siblings used to...
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Tips to enjoying the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown
With more than 700 performances crammed into 11 days, the National Arts Festival can be overwhelming to frequent and first-time goers. To help you get the most of this year’s festivals, take our advice...
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Why love is found in the air (port)
Caught in transit, our columnist stops pretending he’s in a movie to discover a world of real life drama. Photo by Jong Soo I had missed my flight from Amsterdam to Vienna and had several ghastly hours...
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How to visit Seychelles without breaking your credit card
Is this magical island holiday your wildest travel dream? Here’s a way to do it without cracking your credit card. Words by Caroline Webb. Photography by Teagan Cunniffe. Snorkelling around Chauve...
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The ultimate Beer Route from Joburg to North West
This route from Joburg into the North West takes you past nine microbreweries where you can slake your thirst, no matter if it’s an ale or a lager you’re after, writes Chris Davies. Halloumi at Lazy...
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30 things to do in Gordon’s Bay
Gordon’s Bay has certainly embraced the slow life, but there’s still plenty to see and do in this small seaside town. Plus the wind doesn’t blow very much in winter, making it an excellent time to go...
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An insider’s guide to the real Waterberg
Just three hours from Johannesburg is a place that will make any wildlife enthusiast rejoice. Melanie van Zyl returns to her childhood stomping ground. The insider: Getaway’s Melanie van Zyl (sitting...
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This video will make you want to go to Patagonia
I mean, if you didn’t already. Photo from Patagonia 8K, by Martin Heck. Sometimes I think that videography is a dark art that should be approached with great caution. A good videographer could...
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Discover the art of fly fishing in the Eastern Cape
Chris Davies discovered one of life’s most pleasurable experiences – fly fishing. Plus there’s no more beautiful place to not catch a fish than in the Eastern Cape Highlands. Prospecting a shallow...
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Croatia’s incredible coastline in two weeks
There are pros and cons to exploring Croatia’s coastline in the shoulder season – as in most of Europe, you’ll find lower prices and less crowded landmarks off-peak, but you also run the risk of...
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10 of South Africa’s cosiest cottages for couples
Need a holiday for two? These out-of-the-way cottages might be just what you’re looking for. Whether tucked between the tree tops or perched high on a cliff, expect great views, wonderful nature and...
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The Valley of 1000 Hills
In a place where the Umgeni River meets the Msunduzi River, thousands live in quiet tradition amidst seldom-explored mountains spreading as far as the eye can see. The Valley of 1000 Hills is most...
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Paella, the new potjie
Feed a crowd from breakfast to supper with one pan plus these three recipes. Instead of lugging around with a heavy potjie pot, make paella instead. Our new paella recipe can feed just as many people...
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21 of the best road trips in South Africa
Everyone loves a good road trip – and with a country as beautiful as South Africa, it’s easy to see why. So here we’ve collected some of our favourite road trip stories from Getaway’s years of...
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