Occasionally I see something so quirky, so odd as to be unbelievable. Which is when the research begins. If it turns out to be true, my first thought is usually…
Today’s column requires rather more participation from you than usual, as it is simply not possible to “display” audio in stills. All videos belong and are copyrighted to their respective…
In today’s world, very little of worth is free of charge. However, this column features just such a spot! In George, the Outeniqua Transport Museum, or the Transnet Transport Museum…
The scenic road to Genadendal – surrounded by farmland. When travelling towards the beautiful hamlet of Greyton, about five kilometres before, you pass a sign to the left – “Genadendal”. Most…
A penguin nesting under a bush… The penguins in Simon’s Town are an ‘institution’ older than I am. I remember, as a child of no more than ten or so,…
Location, location, location. Image belongs to Pearl View Guest House… As I travel rather a lot, choosing where to stay is obviously quite a large part of my portfolio. It’s…
A cute wooden sign directs you to the museum. Knysna is, for most of us, just a really pleasant holiday destination. That said, however, the reality is that it has…
For me, Knysna has always been about the lagoon and sea horses, oysters and “The Heads”. But most importantly, the forests, complete with their secretive elephants and gold discoveries of…
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…