By Jennifer Stern I woke up at Oliviers Rust, a fabulous little self-catering spot in De Rust, but somehow decided that self-catering was not on the menu. So, I chucked all my stuff in the car in preparation for further exploration, and drove down the main road to see what De Rust had to offer […]
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Discover 10 great camping sites in South Africa
Our newly updated book Camp & Caravan gives you the latest information on where to find the best camping spots in South Africa. Packed with information for each region and great overview maps, you will be able to spend many happy camping days around a roaring fire with the entire family. Chapman’s Peak Cottages and Caravan Park Chapman’s Peak […]
Coffee Culture …more than a cup, it’s an experience
If you like me I cannot function without a great cup of coffee in the morning, the question is where do you find a good cup of coffee? With our publication Coffee Culture you can do just that. Discover the top rated coffee shops Caloroso Cafe – 103 Meade Street, George This sophisticated cafe […]
9 great farm stalls to trawl for avid food lovers
Don’t eat unhealthy MacWimpSters and funny little flat hamburgers, the weird, pale and slightly stale chips and the superannuated salads. The best way to eat healthy food is to find a great farm stall and there are many in South Africa just waiting to be experienced. Farm stalls are where you get real food, made […]
10 fascinating place names
South Africa is a country of vast differences and each town has it’s own fascinating story to tell. Here are 10 fascinating towns, their name origins, history and attractions. 1. ACORNHOEK Mpumalanga established in 1940s Name origin: possibly an adaption of Eekhoringhoek (squirrel corner) after the bushveld mice found here. Another possibility is the fruit […]
World Atlas of Food, travel into the kitchen of six continents
Discover a world of flavour with World Atlas of Food when you armchair travel into the kitchen of six continents. Take a journey of the senses with Jenny Morris with her quality recipes which uniquely capture the aromas and flavours of each specific country. Here is some extracts from World Atlas of Food, so let your culinary […]
Mooiloop! THE BOOK discover the people, places and recipes
Following the award-winning programme on SABC2, Mooiloop, we bring to you, THE BOOK! Discover 39 small towns and learn all about the history, architecture, economic activities, people, recipes and hospitality. Below are extracts from these small towns to discover their lifestyle, culture and the essence of each place that these people call home. Calitzdorp Calitzdorp is almost the […]
Flags of the World, African Continent
The African continent, covering an area of about 30 million km² extends from the southern shores of the Mediterranean to Cape Agulhas, in South Africa. The biggest country in Africa is Algeria and the smallest country is Seychelles. Below is an extract of some African countries, their flags and information from the book, Flags of […]
Things to do in Moer & Gone Places
Things to do in Moer & Gone Places your Guide to over 100 of South Africa’s outdoor secrets Discover South Africa as you have never seen it before. Outdoor secret destinations covering activities, accommodation, amenities and sights. Cape Vidal – Elephant Coast – KwaZulu Natal Where else in the world can you see dolphins early […]
Review from Se7en
New Year, New Diaries and a Fun MapStudio GiveAway… So it is the last official week before kids in our region start school after their Summer break… We have a slightly different schedule and are exactly half way through our school year and ready for a fresh start and new beginnings that come with a […]