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OKTOBERFEST Cleavage heaven
OKTOBERFEST Cleavage heaven
The 177th edition of the world’s largest piss-up starts on Saturday, September 18. Having barely survived last year’s edition, Piet van Niekerk does his best to avoid political correctness as he explains what it’s all about.
Munich, Oktoberfest 2009: I’m heroically persevering in my quest to drown out immoral thoughts. But stein after stein they grow like credit card debt. ...
Getaways where the women can play
“Roll on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Those days of soda and pretzels and beer...” this is the one song that, in my opinion, captures the essence of summer. Although pretzels and beer have been replaced with wasabi peanuts and martinis, Nat King Cole couldn’t have said it better. Summer is here, and yours for the taking, it really just depends on what you’re after – lazy, hazy or crazy?
Whatever ...
Eat your heart out in Edinburgh
To many of us, Scotland is the land of tartan, Braveheart and the Lunch bar advert, which left us begging the question, ‘What kind of a mac arrh ye?’
It’s hard to know whether the ad execs circa the early 90s actually meant to allude that the Scots favour chocolate milk bars – typically deep fried Mars – or whether they were trying to unite our nation by drawing on an idea that we all share a collective hi ...
SA wins big at global travel awards
South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel Awards for Africa last night, winning 36 awards out of the total 49 categories. Despite the pyramids, Egypt, its nearest rival, managed to win only four.
For the sixth time in seven years the city of Cape Town was named Africa's leading destination, at an awards ceremony held in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African Airways was named Africa's leading airlin ...
Las Vegas - desert city of lights and water
I have to confess my dirty little secret - I love Las Vegas! Most people are shocked to discover this because they think Vegas is a cesspool of filth and everything dodgy.
Yes, there is the seedy part of Las Vegas with all the crazy groups of bachelor/ette party-goers, strippers and call girls (which by the way is illegal), but there is also the wife/girlfriend-friendly part of Vegas that I love. The pl ...
The Eastern Cape has it all
From the golden beaches of Durbs and Cape Town to the excitement and wonder of the Kruger, our rainbow nation has so many great places to visit and experience. While we’re all aware of these hotspots, there is a part of SA that remains an untapped visitor’s paradise for many.
Formed in 1994 out of the former homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, the Eastern Cape is the birthplace of former presidents, Nelson M ...
Australia - Outback to ocean
It was the middle of winter and the temperature reached almost 30 degrees. I was at the top end of the Northern Territory in Darwin looking longingly at the ocean wishing I could cool down, but the mere thought of accidentally bumping into a box jellyfish kept my toes well above the shoreline.
It was not the only dangerous thing to look out for on this road trip though as every waterhole, billabong and ri ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Cape Town
Cape Town: Green Point Stadium.
The Mother City, the little Europe of South Africa is one of the world’s top holiday spots and for good reason.
- Table Mountain, visible from 200km out to sea on a clear day is Cape Town’s most recognisable feature. Hike it or take the cable car.
- Langa township tours and the vividly painted area of the Bo Kaap will keep you and your camera very entertained.
- Sail to R ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Known nationally as the friendly city, tourists can expect exceptional service from PE.
- Exploit rugged, unspoilt beaches along the sunshine coast and Kragga Kamma Game Park.
- Take in 47 places of historical interest on the Donkin Heritage Walking Trail to truly get to know the city.
- Ride the Apple Express, a narrow-gauge (two feet) tourist train which dep ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Durban
Durban: Moses Mabidha Stadium.
Undoubtedly one of South Africa’s tourist hot spots, thanks to the humid climate and entertaining beaches. Durban was also voted one of the world's top ten family beach holiday destinations in the latest edition of Lonely Planet's Travel With Children.
- Touch the sky and get a god’s view on the city with a SkyCar tour on the roof of the new Moses Mabidha Stadium.
- Stroll ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein: The Free State Stadium
Bloemfontein was named ‘fountain of flowers’ because much like it’s reputation it’s known for its flowers in an otherwise arid region. Use Bloemfontein as the perfect base from which to visit the Kingdom of Lesotho.
- Interact with cheetah, lion, leopard, tiger and other animals at Cheetah Experience Golden Gate National Park, Gariep Dam.
- Enjoy a day and then a slee ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Johannesburg
Johannesburg: Ellis Park Stadium and newly built Soccer City
Johannesburg was born in a crazy rush. From the discovery of gold to World Cups in other sporting disciplines, the city is used to people flooding it and comes well prepared.
- Visit Vilakazi Street on a tour of Soweto where Nobel Laureates Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived on that same street at the same time.
- The Apartheid Museum i ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Pretoria / Tshwane
Pretoria/Tshwane: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
The executive capital of South Africa has more than enough to see and do whether you’re staying for a weekend or the whole World Cup.
- Stroll through the gardens of The Union Buildings overlooking the city.
- Laugh yourself wet or marvel at local song and dance at the State Theatre.
- Shop, dine, go-kart, ride in a helicopter, watch an IMAX or drive-in movie al ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Rustenburg
Rustenburg: Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Once a simple platinum mining town now soon to be the base camp for the England national squad, Rustenburg has had a major facelift for this year’s World Cup and so have surrounding attractions.
- Sun City. A true wonder in the wilderness this resort complex includes tropical gardens at the Cascades Hotel, faux ruins and carvings of a mythological ancient civilisation at ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Nelspruit
Nelspruit: Mbombela Stadium
Hiring a car and meandering along the many mountain passes is the cheapest way to appreciate this gorgeous part of the country. Nelspruit serves as the perfect base from which to visit Mozambique and the Kruger National Park.
- God's Window where you can gaze at the unspoilt Eden below from the top of 700m cliffs.
- Blyde River Canyon, the third largest and greenest canyon in ...
Stadium by stadium city guide: Polokwane
Polokwane - Peter Mokaba Stadium
Away from the more congested parts of South Africa, Polokwane offers visitors an excellent chance to experience more traditional ways of life in southern Africa. Use Polokwane as an excellent base from which to visit Botswana and Zimbabwe, both two and a half hours by car.
- Get tribal at the multitude of museum village such as the Bakone Malapa Northern Sotho Open-Air Mus ...
Africa's time to shine
As it is the first time that an African country is hosting the Soccer World Cup, we round up some travel ideas about the five other African nations taking part in the 2010 World Cup in case you decide to stop over at any of these countries on your way to or from South Africa.
CAMEROON
Capital: Yaounde
Language: French and English
Known as 'Africa in miniature' for its geological and cultural diversity, ...
New product hopes to decrease baggage theft
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an occasional globe trotter, it’s more than likely that you’ve thought about securing your luggage against theft. And it’s probably something many travellers will be thinking about as the World Cup kick off beckons, less than 50-days away.
Although baggage pilferage has decreased dramatically since a crack-down by ACSA (Airports Company South Africa) and airlines in 2008 ...
Discover South Africa's Wild Coast
The Wild Coast is one of South Africa's most remote stretches of shoreline. Stretching from East London in the Eastern Cape all the way north to Port Edward and the southern border of KwaZulu-Natal, the region is home to some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world.
It is a place of steep green hills atop which sit clusters of traditional Xhosa mud huts; a land of windswept cliffs, deserted whit ...
Playground of the Garden Route
With the Easter holidays ahead as we celebrate family day, the Garden Route along the coast of South Africa is the ideal destination for families, with its magical forests, unspoilt beaches and captivating wildlife. Mossel Bay, Wilderness and Knysna offer child friendly activities and fun filled days for the whole family.
Mossel Bay
With its ‘no hurries, no worries’ motto, even parents can’t help tapping ...
