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The Magic of Dwesa
June 13, 2013
Posted by: grantmcnulty
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, find a secluded part of the world, free of any schedule or cell phone signal. A few months ago, my wife and I found such place in the lower reaches of the old Transkei - the Dwesa Nature Reserve in the Eastern…
Visa
New Schengen visa restrictions on SA citizens
June 10, 2013
Posted by: Marisa Black
Are you a South African hoping to travel to Europe any time soon? Well, you better plan your visa application way in advance from now on - and I mean way in advance. It recently became apparent that a new system will be put in place which requires that biometric…
Food & Drink
Five of the world’s best places to enjoy street food
Posted by: Marisa Black
Love to eat and try new dishes? Then these street food destinations are for you. From Belgium to Belize, be sure to indulgence on these fantastic foods when travelling. Belgium When thinking of Belgium most people tend to think of waffles with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Yet, Belgium's favourite…
Destinations
Muay Thai, Bangla Road and banana fritters in Phuket, Thailand
June 7, 2013
Posted by: Marisa Black
Everyone known about Phuket in Thailand. Yet, what do you do there on holiday? Known as a honeymoon destinations to many, this haven has much to offer for everyone. Here are a couple of must-do/see things and sights for future Phuket travellers: Watch some Muay Thai Fancy some Thai Boxing?…
Destinations
Bikes, street food and full moon boat trips in Hoi An, Vietnam
June 5, 2013
Posted by: Marisa Black
Travelling can sometimes just be about sitting back and taking in the finer things in life. For many people, like me, that means hanging out where the locals are, enjoying a beer while the world passed me by or to take a bike ride through the city or town I…
Destinations
A few cheap and easy things to do in Cape Town
June 3, 2013
Posted by: Marisa Black
I only recently became a Capetonian, yet I already feel very much at home in the great Mother City. For outsiders, here are a couple of easy-to-do and cheap options to try when visiting our great city: Visit the Company's Gardens Right in the center of the city you'll find…
