COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA
Snapshot: Unique Cultural Homestays
Photo by: Terje Rakke/Nordic life – Visitnorway.com One of the most rewarding things about travel is meeting the locals and experiencing their daily lives. The best way to do that is to opt for accommodation options that take you away from the normal creature comforts of a hotel; stay with…
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Adventure Marathons
With a proliferation of marathons and themed runs worldwide, there seems to be a trend that combines scenic travel with a love of the race. These are just a small selection of adventure marathons around the world that combine cultural aspects and challenging runs. COVERED BRIDGES HALF MARATHON, USA…
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Wine, Wheels and Wagons: Heritage Trails in Cape Town
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain plateau and bright blue Table Bay, Cape Town is more than just its buzzing harbour, picturesque parks, and a base for wildlife-spotting. Coupled with jaw-dropping scenery, the Mother City is dotted with historic settlements, wineries and rugged mountain bike routes. Cape…
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Of Contradictions and Contrast
I know it is a travel cliché. I know. Out of every ten destination introductions, literally half of them contain the phrase “city of contrasts”. A common descriptor. An overused marketing ploy? Maybe. A quick Google search will bring up many, many cities supposedly fitting of the “city of…
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