Adventure

Livingstone, Zambia is an interesting place. It’s a melting pot of national and international diversity, a hotspot for tourism, a center of trade, an obstacle to migrating animals, and the so called ‘adventure capital of the world’.It’s a modern day…

If one is living in the Southern hemisphere and in particular anywhere far south of the equator, it is a widely accepted truth that one will have to travel quite a distance to see the relics, structures and historical artefacts…

Since beginning of recorded history, early man and his predecessors have left behind relics of their retrospective societies that serve as both an indicator of what was deemed significant in their world while at the same time leaving confirmation of…

As globalisation is upon us, and means of travel are becoming more and more accessible, travelling to distant, foreign lands is becoming more of an exciting reality than a far off dream. However, as the fad of the “Eurotrip” begins…

If you’re looking for a luxurious place to stay near Cape Town International in preparation for a flight into or out of the country, Hotel Verde may be just the ticket. Plus, with innovative green technologies embedded throughout the building,…

  The Cape West Coast is a region rich in biodiversity and one blessed with incredible bird life. Langebaan Lagoon draws many a twitcher (the name for an avid bird lover) who travel here to view the many migratory species…

  By: Matthew Koehorst Rolling hills. Brown and fire blackened grasslands spread out as far and wide. Stray trees, stunted and gnarled, cling in many seemingly random clusters. On closer inspection, it becomes apparent each of these clusters of trees…

  By: Melissa Baird We are heading towards the biggest private wildlife reserve in the Western Cape on a once in a lifetime journey. We hope to meet the White Lions that live within the boundaries of 54 000 hectares…

  By: Matthew Koehorst Situated between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay on the garden route, the Harkeville Trail is a two day hike through spectacular indigenous forests and breathtaking rocky shores. The trail, managed by South African National Parks, is a…

  By: Claire Allison Tourism is one of the biggest job creators in the world and was recognised by the G20 as a driver of economic growth at the G20 summit in Mexico in June this year, marking the first…

  By: Matthew Koehorst Perched atop a knoll between two deep valleys filled with magical indigenous forests and flowing streams sits Khoinana, an 18 hectare piece of land named in honour of the early people who used to belong –…

By: Matthew Koehorst I woke with surprise, prepared, yet disoriented. It was 10pm and a car was hooting outside my hostel. My taxi had arrived. What? I had told the driver twelve, not ten. Admittedly, I had told him that…

  By: Matthew Koehorst I used to own a car. I drove a cherry red 1969 Mini Panel Van that I loved dearly (some of the time). My dad and I bought it in Bloemfontein and drove it all the…

  WWOOFing your way around the world By: Grethe Mattheus When the nomad in you begins to whisper and beckon you to discover places far out there; like a secluded piece of land in Fiji, or the vast open spaces…

  Greenpop Internship and Volunteering By: Grethe Mattheus I have often wondered what the true value of a few hours of volunteering are. Yes, there is the feel good factor of lulling your conscience, painting a crèche or giving out…