If you are in Cape Town, on your South Africa vacation, you absolutely cannot miss the presence of Table Mountain. It dominates the city skyline just as does the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. A UNESCO World Heritage site, literally hovering over the city and now officially recognized as […]
Archive May 2016
The Inheritance of Zululand in South Africa
Zululand is a culture-rich region in South Africa. Part of KwaZulu-Natal Province, the best way to get there is to travel overland from Durban. Why go there? In a nutshell, plenty of great reasons. Travellers can immerse themselves in cultural experiences, visit wildlife reserves, and absorb the fascinating and colourful history of the region, including […]
Mpumalanga, a World of Wonders in South Africa
Mpumalanga means, “The place where the sun rises.” Here, in the eastern part of South Africa, the sun does rise on some of the most fantastic scenery and beautiful places! Mpumalanga is a province which borders Swaziland and Mozambique. It is very geographically diverse and includes mountains, breathtaking canyons, panoramic passes, waterfalls, and forests. While […]
Kenya’s Samburu National Park is Teeming with Wildlife!
Samburu National Park, located in the middle of Kenya, can easily be reached from the country’s capital, Nairobi, which is 350 kilometres/215 miles to the south east. This wildlife reserve was made famous by naturalist, artist, and author, Joy Adamson. Her book, Born Free, describes her experiences of raising a lion cub named Elsa. Born […]
Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Kruger, South Africa
One of Africa’s great safari and wildlife destinations is Kruger National Park in South Africa. World renowned, certainly, but did you know that there are two distinct parts to it? Technically, there is Kruger and then there is Sabi Sands Game Reserve – both of which are generally considered overall as Kruger National Park. They […]
Sun City, South Africa – So Much More Than Sunshine!
So, you are planning on or have been viewing wild animals on your South Africa vacation. No doubt you will have or already had the pleasure of experiencing places such as Table Mountain, Zululand, the Garden Route, and other country highlights. Here’s another consideration for something completely different – Sun City. Before giving a run […]
Discover Italy on a Small Group Tour
Italy’s exquisite history, culture, architecture, food, and wine make it a truly wondrous country to discover with a small group. Italy truly has it all, making it one of the world’s most popular destinations for travellers with diverse and multiple interests. From the quaint and colourful seaside villages of the Amalfi Coast, to the historic […]
DRINK RECIPE: Raffles Hotel’s Original Singapore Sling
When deciding on a cocktail, no doubt you have seen a Singapore Sling being offered on a drink menu, and may have even tried one – with each bartender offering a bit of their own variation. The original Singapore Sling was created in 1915 by head bartender, Ngiam Tong Boon, who worked at the Long […]
Johannesburg – a Great Addition to Your South Africa Vacation!
Johannesburg has not traditionally been known as a major tourist destination in South Africa. However, since the city is probably the main transfer point coming to or departing from the country, it seems a shame not to add a couple of days here. My personal experience in stopping over in Johannesburg was one of expanding […]
