Hiking Shelter Rock, Magaliesberg Mountains
Our morning alarm clocks went off. It was a Saturday. But we didn’t mind. We were going hiking. Since moving to Hartbeespoort a few months ago, I’ve been called to by the mountains that surround us in the area. These…
There’s a River on My Stoep
I’m a big fan of celebrating special occasions with a getaway. Our most recent reason (or excuse) to get away was our 2 year wedding anniversary. We found our idea of hideaway perfection in a private little wooden cottage on…
A Kruger Park Day Trip
A family long weekend away in Mpumalanga made way for a sneaky Kruger Park day trip as part of it. What a wonderful way to spend a day. My happy place! I have a few and add to my list…
An Escape to Magaliesberg
The need to get out of town was strong. So we searched and found a quick getaway spot; in a stone cottage on a hill in the Magaliesberg countryside. Doggie-friendly too of course. It was just right. The city was…
Durban City Walking Tour
BEING A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY IS SOMETHING TO BE EMBRACED. WHY SHOULD ONLY VISITORS TO DURBAN HAVE ALL THE FUN ANYWAY? As 2015 came sprinting to an end, my colleagues (read work friends) at WildWeb and I slowed down…
Tarzan and Jane Style, Ziplining in the Drakensberg
We took to the treetops and ziplined through the Blue Grotto Forest in the Drakensberg It was a misty, drizzly morning in the mountains. We were not hiking into their heights though. We had a date to meet a different…
Wild and Free at KZN’s Amatikulu Nature Reserve
Three activities made up our day’s outing at one of KwaZulu Natal’s most naturally splendid nature reserves. We canoed, swam in the sea and bush walked. It was our kind of triathlon. I value experiences over things. Give me a…
Travelling with Pets
Pet-friendly travel is our favourite type of local travel. And we’ve got the best waggly tailed travel buddy to share it with. Here’s how we do it. This is Moose, the Travelling Mouse. At least that’s our nickname for him….
Walking the wilderness trail in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
It was more than just a walk in the park. The 3 day Short iMfolozi Wilderness Trail was an experience that freed our souls and connected us to the African bush. We can’t describe the feeling of surrendering to the iMfolozi…
Snow Seeking in Underberg, KZN
“Snow’s coming to KwaZulu Natal” they said! So we went snow hunting in Underberg and it found us! We don’t usually need an excuse for a spontaneous weekend away, but this time we had a good one. Whisperings amongst weather…