Summer is chasing away our Spring rains here in Cape Town. The sun is out and people have started heading to the beach. The lure of the white sand and blue seas, the far call of a gull is all too much for us over-stressed and desperate parents. AND SO we head to the beach […]
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Life’s a Beach is about discovering iconic South African beaches
Life’s a Beach discover iconic beaches If you happen to be like me, I live to travel. There is nothing more exhilarating than to visit quaint little towns, browse through their old antique shops, delight in homemade food and of course my favourite, explore beautiful wine farms (and savour wine). South Africa is truly a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presenting Mooiloop! The Book, the People, the Places as seen on TV
Now available from Mapstudio – Mooiloop! The Book: The people, the places and the recipes The essence of the award-winning programme Mooiloop! (as seen on SABC 2) is captured in this book, which invites you to take South Africa’s provincial/regional routes and experience small-town South Africa. Stop and get out … admire some of the […]