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My 10-year-old niece recently took her first flight in an aeroplane, travelling to Pretoria with her dance team to participate in a national competition. A naturally quiet child, she became increasingly more animated and excited. Then, the night befo

9 August GRAND PARADE, CAPE TOWN Empowerment and athleticism merge as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban transform into a vibrant 'Sea of Pink' to honour Women's Month. Join nearly 27 000 runners and walkers from all walks of life by lacing up your s

Werner is a writer, lecturer, and former hermit in the bustling city of gold, Johannesburg. Escaping the city's speed is a top priority for the published author, who seeks reflection in the stillness of nature. Whether a short, steep hike through his

The Garden Route has a solid reputation within our borders and worldwide. But it's a shame many visitors who drive the route from Cape Town to reach their destination spend just a few days there and then head home the same way they came, along the N2

First, 40 southern white rhinos were donated in May to the Munywana Conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal; then, 120 southern white rhinos were translocated in June to the Greater Kruger Environmental Protection Foundation (GKEPF) in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. T

WHERE ON EARTH? FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN 1986 AS A SMALL FUNCTION ON BAKER BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO, BURNING MAN HAS EVOLVED INTO AN ANNUAL, 'WEEK-LONG LARGE-SCALE EVENT' HELD IN NEVADA'S BLACK ROCK DESERT. THE EVENT, WHICH HAS BRANCHED OUT TO 35 COUNTR

I was born in Etosha National Park in Namibia. My father is a former park ranger, and as far back as I can remember, I accompanied him when he helped injured marine animals on the beach. I feel responsible for their welfare. In 2015, our daughter, Ni

Take a deep breath and settle into the splendour of small-town iving in McGregor. The village of McGregor, nestled in the foothills of the Riviersonderend Mountains, has been described as a 'jewel in the crown' of the Breede River Valley. Although le

People often describe Pretoria as a sleepy city without a 'scene'. I lived there when I moved to South Africa a little under a year ago and have since surprised myself and others by returning often to revisit some of my favourite culinary and oenolog

We escaped the office early on Friday to get a head start on the two-and-a-half-hour drive from Joburg to Sun City resort. Leaving our work stress in the rear-view mirror, I couldn't help but wonder, what do adventurers do at Sun City during winter?

Originally from Bayeux in Normandy, France, Réhahn has lived in Hoi An on the coast of Vietnam for more than a decade. He's known for his colourful portraits and photos of local life in Vietnam but has also photographed people worldwide, including in

The Maasai people are natural athletes, tremendously lithe and limber. It's something to witness them jump high, kick up dust and become gracefully airborne, their primary coloured shúkà (sheets worn traditionally) billowing, earlobes stretched and p

The Okavango Delta, in far north-western Botswana, is one of those legendary places at the top of many bucket lists. It is a massive draw, people lured by its remoteness and vast, untamed wilderness. But more than tourism, it has deep significance, c

The best time to visit the Okavango Delta for wildlife viewing is from July to October (the dry season), when water levels are at their highest - good for mokoro trips. Because of the time it takes for the water to reach the Delta, the flooding is hi

With some things in life, once the bug bites you, you're hooked and can't help but dream of doing it again. After my first safari experience last year, I'd been itching to ditch the hustle and bustle and spend time in the bush again. As luck would ha

Places hold memories, and I don't have fond flashbacks of Piketberg. As a teenager, I was crammed into a 12-seater van with 15 junior cricketers (and all our kit) and made the nearly two-hour drive from Cape Town to Piketberg. We played four matches

Halfway to the Turtle Islands, our boat grinds to a halt in the sand. We haven't timed our trip well, as the tide is going out, and our dilapidated boat is too big for the increasingly shallow waters, now waist-deep. The boatman tinkers with the moto

Most visitors fly into Freetown International Airport, in Lungi, on the mainland opposite Freetown. The easiest way to travel between Lungi and Freetown is by boat (about 30 minutes). Sea Coach (seacoachexpress.com/sierra-leone) offer reliable and re

Standing alone on the top deck of the Bolsoy for the ferry ride from Hellesylt to Geiranger, there was a crisp chill in the air. Although it was springtime, the crystal-clear Geirangerfjord was enveloped in mist. The last whispers of winter were fadi

Denmark has recalled three varieties of fire chicken instant ramen noodles for being too hot. The level of capsaicin found in Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen 3x Spicy, Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen 2x Spicy and Hot Chicken Stew was so high that it could poison c

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