We have always enjoyed spending time in the quaint seaside village of Kalk Bay. Often we will pop through for lunch and a glass of wine or coffee. On other occasions, it will be for an ice cream and a meander through the quaint streets. Even though we have spent lots of time exploring the area, we have never stayed over. Our Kalk Bay “Staycation” with Afristay presented the perfect opportunity to do just that, and explore as a tourist. [Read more…]
Top Tips for Safe Road Trips South Africa
Our family loves to travel, and although international travel is fantastic, we do enjoy exploring more of our own beautiful country. Most of the local travel we do is by road, which is why I thought I would share my Top Tips for Safe Road Trips. [Read more…]
Jan Harmsgat Country House Historic Gem
You may recall me sharing about a recent trip to the Robertson Wine Valley and a few of the wonderful experiences we had. During our trip, we spent two nights at the charming Jan Harmsgat Country House. [Read more…]
5 Reasons to Stay at Mont d’Or Franschhoek
Readers and friends often ask me for accommodation recommendations and more specifically for affordable options. I am always excited when I stumble upon a luxury Guest Houses at a reasonable rate. One such discovery is Mont d’Or in Franschhoek. [Read more…]
Best Travel Gadgets 2017 for Road Trips
Packing for travel is not my strong suit, but as they say, practice makes perfect. I always tend to over pack, but I am also the person everyone turns to when they have forgotten something. One of the things I concentrate on when packing for any trip is ensuring that I have all the necessary gadgets with me. Hence the inspiration for my list of Best Travel Gadgets 2017 for Road Trips. [Read more…]
The Garden Route – Travel Diary
A recent family vacation found us taking a trip up The Garden Route and spending a week in Knysna, as well as visiting Plettenberg Bay. This area has always been a firm favourite, and we usually try and stay on Thesen Island. Thesen is ideal, especially if you have children, as they can safely cycle and walk around the island. [Read more…]
Travel News – ACSA Tariff Reduction
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced on Thursday that they had received permission to reduce the Passenger Service Charge levied by the airports for both domestic and international departures. FlySafair has celebrated the ACSA Tariff Reduction, saying that it’s not only a great testament to ACSA management, but excellent news for South African flyers and the economy as a whole. [Read more…]