National heritage sites of South Africa
After a visit to Tulbagh and noting the number of buildings with plaques I was curious to find out a little bit more about what makes a site a National…
Anything for the ‘Gram and other ways to die
Instagram, and Social Media in general, has led to a proliferation of cool locations, many of them unknown or little known, remote or hard to find, illegal and or dangerous,…
Eastern Buttress Route — How we spent a night on the mountain
Here is a comprehensive report courtesy of Rudi Scholtz detailing how things can go wrong on the mountain no matter how prepared you think you are — and how being…
#best10days: Win the ultimate Knysna Getaway valued at R10 000
With 10 awesome days of festivities from 4-13 July, the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is the perfect place to capture some great memories – but we don't have…
Best road-trip road stops in the Western Cape
Road-trippin'. Everyone loves a road trip. Pump up the tunes and head on down the freeway — but don't forget to take a break at one of these fab stops!
Gearing up for an overnight hike
So you are going on a two-day hike. Here is my guide to what you will need for your adventure. As I am a gear freak, I tend to pack…
Volunteer Wildfire Services Open Day 2013
Bring all aspiring firekids young and old for an action packed family fun day.
October 2013: SANParks ranger stabbed near Karbonkelberg in Hout Bay
A SANParks ranger has been stabbed near Karbonkelberg in Hout Bay. The Karbonkelberg / Llandudno / Sandy Bay areas, including hikes such as the Oude Schip hike, are to be…
CAPESTORM “Poster Boy” at last!
My friends and even my colleagues are used to seeing me in CAPESTORM gear on a daily basis: a Manta Ray or Puffadder paired with my Tech Shorts must seem…
