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In photos: walking trails to make you fall in love with Kruger
Did you know only six percent of the Kruger National Park is accessible to visitors via the main public roads? The best way to experience more is on foot. Also read: Kruger National Park’s 10 best...
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What not to do with a turtle hatchling
Unable to let nature take its course, our columnist does a very, very bad thing. Photo by Melanie van Zyl. ‘Whatever you do,’ said the guide, ‘don’t touch the baby turtles.’ He turned his torch on...
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In photos: MTN Bushfire festival
‘Bring your fire’ the saying goes – and they mean it. Vuyi and I travelled to the MTN Bushfire festival in Swaziland last year to witness the burning ourselves. Win: A road trip for you and 4 friends...
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6 incredible KZN mountain bike trails you have to hit this winter
It’s early and I can’t feel my face. There’s a shroud of mist, like icy television static, hanging a foot off the Ingeli Forest floor and I’m pedalling into it. Menacing legions of ash-white trees...
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Photoblog: a glimpse of India
Where should we go? Nathan and I puzzled over this question, determined to work our way down our bucket list but restricted by costs. ‘Well… there’s a flight to Mumbai, return, for R5500’, Nathan said....
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These milkshakes bring all the boys to the diner
Six Cape Town diners where you can grab a burger and fries, complete with checkered floors, vinyl seating, jukebox tunes and posters of Marilyn Monroe. Oh – and an all-American milkshake of course!...
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Dublin: why now is the perfect time to visit
Ireland’s capital Dublin is roaring strong – so much so it’s bidding to be European Capital of Culture. Here’s why it stands a good chance (and why you should go), writes Kerryn Fischer. Photographs by...
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Pear and white chocolate hazelnut cake
How delicious does this look? As the first South African to receive a Michelin star (for his restaurant JAN, on the French Riviera), we reckon Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen knows his way around...
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Road trip survival kit
“All he needed was a wheel in his hand and four on the road” – Jack Kerouac, On the Road. We’ve added a few extra things to Jack’s list to ensure your next road trip runs as smoothly as a classic...
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Escape the crowds at 11 of the wildest campsites in Kenya
Wondering where to find the best campsites in Kenya? Our ultimate guide lists these must-see Kenyan campsites for the adventurous traveller. Also read: How to book campsites in Botswana’s national...
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The experts’ guide to spotting big cats in South Africa
Big-cat researchers Richard Mckibbin and Alexander Braczkowski give us the four best parks in South Africa for spotting lions, leopards and cheetahs – and the exact areas to go for the best chance of a...
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Photoblog: Long Live Melville
The bohemian suburb of Melville celebrates its 120th anniversary this year and even after all this time, I’ve discovered that it remains just as charming. I can’t remember the first time I went to...
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St Helena: In the Valley of the Saints
On St Helena, one of the earth’s most isolated inhabited islands, jaw-dropping landscapes, fascinating natural history and contemporary politics paint a picture of our planet in miniature. Now that...
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Festival revival: Splashy Fen 2016
Trump’s face fluttered on a flag, welcoming us with the words ‘Make Splashy Great Again’ as we entered a campsite alive with festival energy. Spirits (and hopes) were high for Splashy Fen 2016 – and...
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Lemon poppy seed cheesecake recipe
Following on from last week’s recipe, a pear and white chocolate hazelnut cake, we’re sharing another gorgeous recipe from Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s new cookbook. Photo courtesy of Jan Hendrik...
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What is it like to be a poacher?
The Serengeti is a remarkable place. It feels like the closest to what Africa’s wild tracts of land must have been like before it was bordered and fenced and farmed and firmly managed. Photo by...
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Kaokoland: how to do the wildest 4×4 trip in Namibia
It was one couple’s dream to drive from Cape Town to Kaokoland and take on Namibia’s legendary Van Zyl’s Pass. When their son graduated, they turned that dream into a (hair-raising) reality. Pictures...
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Gonzo with the wind
On a safari in Hwange, our columnist discovers the dangers of walking behind a disconsolate Zimbo. Also read: What not to do with a turtle hatchling Elephants in Hwange National Park. Image by...
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Everything you need to know about European rail pass reservation fees
At first, the instructions on your European rail pass seem too good to be true. Validate the pass on the day of your first trip, then pen in your destination before you board the train on each...
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The MTN Bushfire Festival – a fiery affair in Swaziland
Around this time last year, I was excitedly anticipating my first experience of Swaziland’s MTN Bushfire Festival, dubbed one of the ‘seven African music festivals you really have to see‘ by CNN. I had...
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