Travel Stories
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2007-11-19 : Discover the magic of the Millwood Forest, Knysna |
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Enya (7) and James (5) love following forest trails. There are so many interesting things to discover: shongololos, mushrooms, ferns, snails eating apple, foam in the river and of course, getting dirty. | |
2007-11-21 : Into the bush with kids – Zululand, South Africa |
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Bonding with nature, yourself and your family comes naturally in the bush. On arrival at Amakhosi Safari Lodge in the heart of Zululand, I instantly regretted not having brought my children with me. This is why... | |
2007-11-21 : A floral explosion in one of the world's most arid regions. |
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As if touched by lightning, Enya and James set-off in all wind directions not knowing which flowers to check-out first. Seeing their excitement as they run through the fields, takes me back to my own childhood years in the countryside. | |
2008-05-30 : Fasten you belt at Riemvasmaak |
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...South Africa's first successful land restitution case and a great example of community based tourism in the Northern Cape. | |
2008-12-04 : Exploring the Kogelberg biosphere Reserve |
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Living in the foothills of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve feels like owning a piece of paradise and I'd love to tell you more about it, so that your family too, may enjoy its many wonders. | |
2008-08-03 : Akourabies or 'The place of great noise' |
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According to legend, the Gariep at the Augrabies Falls is home to an enormous creature, the water snake. At full moon, it's skin glitters in the night and it's head is crowned with a light as brilliant as a diamond. Those who could take it, would be prosperous forever. Those who failed, would end up hypnotised and lost... | |
2008-10-17 : Discover wonderful picnic places in the Cape Winelands |
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At last, the sun is warming up the Western Cape. If you feel like spending easy quality time with the family, fill a bag with sandwiches and some cool drinks and head for some of the best picnic spots in the winelands... | |
2009-05-11 : The heart of the Cederberg, a place of high energy... |
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There is something about the Cederberg mountains. As soon as we drive up Piekenierskloof I feel it. I have visited this area many times and each time we follow the N7 meandering from Citrusdal to Clanwilliam, I start sitting upright, like a magnet being pulled towards the mountains on my right. My heart starts beating faster and I bet my pupils are dilating too. It appears that I am not the only one being intensily energised by this special place... | |
2008-09-26 : A Day in The Namib |
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One of the largest deserts in the world, the Namib desert in Namibia. | |
2010-07-01 : Useful information for travelling in Namaqualand |
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Useful information for travelling in Namaqualand | |
