The week between Christmas and New Year always has an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ feel about it. It’s a week where time seems suspended, and we’re in limbo. We felt it…
Being a writer is an extremely interesting career. You just never know what bright, shiny, new topic is going to catch your eye. I’ll be browsing through social media, and…
The Brenton Blue Butterfly, as pictured in the Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa by Steve Woodhall. We are increasingly experiencing the impacts of climate change, and scientists predict that it will…
Following on from last week’s adventure, we took advantage of the perfect weather and continued on our treasure hunt… The Market off Main is a great place to pop into…
After we left the Harkerville Saturday Market, we went back to Plett to the “Market on Main”, amongst others, which we will feature next week. Right next door to this…
As a regular traveller, I have been to many towns / dorps in our country. The secret of revisiting is to maintain a childlike wonder – and do your research.…
On departing from George, we took a slow drive to Knysna. Arriving mid-morning, our destination was The Motorcycle Room. Ian Georgeson (our CEO) is a keen biker, and so this…
Before we leave the lovely town of George to venture further down the garden route, I would like to share some little gems. In any spot, there are always places…
The clothing of the era. Can you imagine how hot and unwieldy it must have been to wear this on a ship in the tropics? Can you imagine the courage…
Street view – Prince Albert. Prince Albert is a delightful, historic town in the Great Karoo. On our Western Cape trip, we landed in George and drove through to Prince…
“The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating.” Aaron Lauritsen Road Trips. One of the great pleasures of life! There are two ways in which to…
The interior of the visitor centre. The last time I was in the Cango Caves, I must have been about 10 years old. Ian Georgeson (CEO of Cross Country Insurance…