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5 South African writers on how travel inspires their writing
Travel has always played a significant role in the makeup of vast works of literature: in fact, I would go as far as arguing that there is no greater medium through which one travels across time,...
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In photos: what you don’t know about Thailand
Here is a photo of Thailand you have seen before. There’s nothing really wrong with it: like the image of a white-haired old man when we think ‘professor’, it’s just stereotypical. It’s also not the...
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Maps Maponyane talks travel and picks our hotel of the month
Maps Maponyane wears many hats. Entrepreneur, actor, model, presenter and designer – no wonder he travels a lot. For our hotel of the month this September, I spoke to the often voted sexiest and most...
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20 things to do in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs
There has always been this great divide between the Southern and Northern suburbs, with most Southern suburbs folk going into a cold sweat the minute they have to cross the invisible border (which is...
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16 mountain cabins for getting far, far away
Ever wanted to get so far away that nobody can find you? We scoured the country for 16 gorgeous mountain cabins that guarantee ultimate solitude, serenity and sublime beauty. Plus, they’re all near...
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10 reasons to get excited for the 2016 Gauteng Getaway show
The Gauteng Getaway Show is around the corner and promises to be yet another spectacular event filled with fun, food, wine and more fun! It is a fantastic excuse to be out and about with family and...
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The sweet taste of freedom
Organising a weekend away with friends nowadays isn’t easy. So when given a day to test drive the new Toyota Fortuner, I decided to test an escape plan that might make it a little easier. I’ve grown...
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In photos: the red heart of Xolobeni
Xolobeni, Transkei. If you haven’t been there yourself, it’s easy to dismiss this name when you see it in connection with mining disputes in the news. But if you have, you’ll remember it by folded...
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Letter from the editor: October 2016
Three adventures in this issue personify the treasures this continent offers us as travellers… The first time I saw the Zambezi River, I was mesmerised. It was big and wide and slow and filled with...
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Can’t get on the Otter Trail? This is Plan B.
The six-day Tsitsikamma Trail is the inland yin to the over-popular Otter’s coastal yang. Morgan Trimble finds it wonderful to walk. The hike begins with a stroll on the beach; then it meanders...
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How to get into a sticky situation in Yemen
Striving to be a polite house guest, our columnist finds himself in a sticky situation in more ways than one. Photo by Ashraf Hendricks I did drugs in Yemen with two men I hardly knew. Well, I call it...
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10 wine routes near Cape Town you don’t already know about
The Cape is known for delicious wines: it’s kind of our thing. But what happens when you venture beyond the familiar wine farms around Constantia, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek? For the more adventurous...
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12 escapes in the Northern Drakensberg
This area is central to three major cities, good value (considering that many prices are all-inclusive) – and staggeringly beautiful. Our Pippa De Bruyn picked these 11 plum Northern Drakensberg...
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The South African hiking bucketlist
Most of us at Getaway love hiking. And over the years we’ve accumulated a fair number of useful tips about hikes: from exactly what to pack on the Fish River Canyon, to how many steps it takes to...
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10 awesome international adventures to look out for
More and more, travellers are seeking experiences and adventures over touristy things such as sightseeing and merely taking pictures. Here’s a list of adventures that we at Getaway have done and loved,...
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First time camping in Mokala National Park
Vuyi Qubeka’s parents had never been camping. So she decided to get them to try it. The experience surprised even her. Photographs by Teagan Cunniffe. Feeling like the luckiest girl in the world out...
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Two unconventional picnics in Joburg
Gauteng is blessed with clear skies and sunny afternoons. Our Food editor, Nikki Werner tells you how to take advantage of the highveld weather with two new unconventional ways to picnic. Also read: 11...
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12 lessons from my first multi-day hike
Although I believe in constantly stretching and pushing myself, when asked to embark on a 4-day hike for my assignment at Getaway, I was a bit concerned, considering that I’ve only ever hiked over a...
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12 lovely places to stay in Stanford
This rural town has nature, a beautiful river and history, plus it’s an easy weekend escape for Capetonians. Our Pippa De Bruyn seeks out its gems. Photographs by Teagan Cunniffe. How it works:...
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Green pea and lavender soup
Soup isn’t just for winter! This bright soup is full of spring flavours, and easy to make from your freezer or pantry in only half an hour. It also pairs beautifully with the Earthbound Organic...
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