When visiting Istanbul, one must simply head for a day trip to the lovely, the exquisite 5.46 km2 in size Büyükada (meaning Big Island). There are many islands which form…
Destinations
Five Things to do in Athens, Greece
At the moment Athens is buzzing as it beautifully blends the old and the new. Whether it’s old buildings with super-modern interiors or modern Greek cuisine, put this city…
Why Visit Napier
The little village of Napier in the Western Cape is one of those places you could quite easily drive through without pausing. But if you did (as I have done so many times before)…
Where to Eat in Napier
One of the first things I always want to know when we’re going away for the weekend is: where are we going to eat? Now, many times a weekend away is an exercise in abundant self-catering,…
A Quick Break in Stellenbosch
There is nothing quite like escaping the “big city” for the great outdoors. Admittedly Cape Town isn’t too big of a city and the outdoors are right on your doorstep. Still,…
The Whale Trail
There are a few hiking trails that are spoken about with great awe in South Africa. The Otter Trail is one of them, because it’s so freaking hard. The Fish River Canyon is another,…
