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August 28, 2024

What are South Africa’s traditional foods?

Ever wondered what a koeksister tastes like? Or what about melktert or maybe bobotie which is seen as the most quintessential homegrown dish? South Africa boasts an incredibly diverse culinary landscape which reflects the country’s history, blending flavors and cooking techniques from different cultures, including Indigenous tribes, Dutch settlers, Indian immigrants, and more. Check out […]

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March 3, 2021 Cape Town Big 7: In awe of Robben Island

Discovered in 1488 by Bartolomeu Diaz, Robben Island has been everything from a waypoint for sailors, a ‘storage’ for sheep and a leper colony. However its most famous claim to fame is its incarceration of Nelson Mandela for 27 years. Since the first democratic elections in 1994, the island has become a popular tourist destination. […]

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February 26, 2021 Cape Town Big 7: Visiting Kirstenbosch Gardens

Also just called ‘The Garden’ or if you like by its official name ‘Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens’ (what a mouthful!) this is a must see for any traveler to Cape Town. Situated on the Eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent botanical gardens in […]

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December 9, 2020 Announcement – Veldskoen Shoes

Excited to annouce our colloboration with Veldskoen Shoes ! Who are they? The iconic South African ‘field shoe’ has been given a new colourful twist. With options such as Vilakazi (yellow), Bloem (orange), Uhambo (pink), J-Bay (Blue), Farmer (grey) and Pinotage (red) there is a veldskoen for every season. Proudly made in South Africa, the legendary shaped footwear […]

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October 30, 2020 A Caravan or a Campervan? You Decide

In the 1950s, a Dutch guy named Geert Jurgens decided to move to South Africa and open the first caravan business in Germiston, Johannesburg. He named his company Jurgens Ci Caravans and for the following 60 years helped drive the domestic tourism market to make the caravan the preferred recreational vehicle (RV) in the country. […]

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September 8, 2020 Post-Lockdown : Reclaim the road with Wesgro

“Sometimes the road you travel does not lead to the destination you had hoped for. But if you can look back on the trip and smile, then it was worth it.” Lockdown is starting to lift, first it was intra-provincial allowed, with inter-provincial travel following soon after, and travel-ready South Africans are absolutely desperate to […]

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August 2, 2020 Post-Lockdown : Reclaim the road with Wesgro

So you’re ready to break out of this COVID19 Lockdown situation? Want to explore on a trip in and around Cape Town?! With 3 days travel in and around Cape Town, you can drive the picturesque Kogelbay Coastal road, check out those whales in Hermanus, scare the living daylights out of yourself by diving with […]

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June 9, 2020 Announcement – African Twist Travel

We are very excited to announce our partnership with African Twist Travel ! African Twist Travel is a boutique travel company and creates authentic, customized journeys for individuals or groups which will make you fall in love with Southern Africa. They provide a very personalized service, offering great deals on safaris, accommodation and guided tours. This service […]

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May 18, 2020 What and Where to Eat in South Africa

A Culinary Melting Pot One of the best things about South African food (aside from being incredibly delicious!) comes from the cultural diversity among the people of South Africa. As you can imagine, it’s a cuisine that’s impossible to categorize. Unless “a little bit of everything” can be its own category? South Africa is comprised […]

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April 27, 2020  South Africa – Before You Go

Whether you’ve already decided that South Africa is your next travel destination, or you’re still in the “shopping around” phase, I’m here to help you seal the deal. South Africa is a dream destination that you can’t afford to miss. Here are just a few reasons to get planning: Incredible Wildlife World Renowned Wine Stunning […]

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