15 Sep |
Ways to Stay Safe When Traveling to South Africa |
Vigilance is all-important when you are traveling to Africa. When you are in unfamiliar territory, you cannot take anything for granted. You have to be more aware and more careful than usual, since you won’t be able to access home support and backup. Here are 35 ways to travel safe and sound. Rese
Read more...Published Date: 15 Sep 2011
Category: Travel
Tags: Safe travel tips when visiting Johannesburg, Traveling in South Africa
10 Aug |
Self Catering Vs Hotel Accomodation |
Have you ever considered staying in a self-catering apartment but been a bit confused about what it is all about? Well let me explain a little bit about them. We have been running Moonflower Cottages in Victory Park, Johannesburg’s northern suburbs for the last three years, so we know a bit about
Read more...Published Date: 10 Aug 2011
Category: Self Catering Cottages
Tags: advantages of self catering, self catering 4 you, self catering apartment
07 Jul |
Self catering cottage destinations ideal for a short city break |
Booking a short stay in a self catering cottage can be an ideal means to get away from it all and either just relax or explore this vibrant city. And you don’t need to go to foreign in this generally cash strapped time to find a selection of great adventures – Johannesburg is home to a w
Read more...Published Date: 07 Jul 2011
Category: Self Catering Cottages
Tags: Affordable self catering, City Breaks, Exploring Johannesburg, self catering 4 you
25 May |
Scuba Diving in South Africa |
As a NAUI Diving Instructor (retired) I have logged over a 1000 dives along the magnificent coast line of South Africa. People often come to South Africa specifically to go scuba diving because of the diverse conditions and variety of life that the coastal regions of the country offer. The coastline
Read more...Published Date: 25 May 2011
Category: Places of Interest
Tags: Aliwal Shoal, Best places to dive in South Africa, Scuba Diving in South Africa, Sodwana Bay
31 Mar |
Johannesburg: Gateway to some of the best biking country in S.A. |
After a lifetime love affair with motorbikes (I started at 12) and the current owner of both a Harley Davidson Night Train and a BMW R1150 GS Adventure, the best way by far to experience South Africa in an unforgettable way is on a motorbike and I generally try and get a weekend (or longer) ride in
Read more...Published Date: 31 Mar 2011
Category: Events
Tags: best rides from Johannesburg, Bikers accomodation, BMW Bike Rides, Harley Davidson bike rides
20 Jan |
Things To Keep In Mind About Accommodation In Johannesburg |
If you are visiting Gauteng, South Africa, Johannesburg can be described as need to see. It really is just about the most vibrant and additionally among the largest cities in South Africa. It might be regarded as the economic growth capital of Gauteng because many businesses now have their head offi
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Category: Accommodation
Tags: Accomodation in Johannesburg, Acquiring the best apartment, best areas in Johannesburg, self catering apartment
16 Oct |
Sandton |
South Africa’s place of gold, and the economic powerhouse of Southern Africa. Welcome to Sandton which is the thriving district at the hub of this region’s commercial activity, and home to South Africa’s largest and most prestigious multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre.
Read more...Published Date: 16 Oct 2010
Category: Surrounding Suburbs
Tags: Gautrain, Sandton, Sandton Convention Centre, santon City
21 Sep |
Want to know about one of Jo’burg’s best-kept secrets? …..its Delta Park |
If you don’t live in Victory Park, Craighall Park, Linden or Blairgowrie, the chances are you haven’t heard of the huge “green lung” enclosed by these suburbs: Delta Park. You’d think that 104 hectares of grass, trees, dams and animal life in the middle of South Africa’s biggest city wou
Read more...Published Date: 21 Sep 2010
Category: Places of Interest
Tags: birding, cycling, Delta Park, hiking, walking trails
08 Jun |
10 exciting activities to do whilst in South Africa |
1. Take a Cable Car up Table Mountain Chances are, when in Cape Town you’ll find yourself staring at the magnificent view of Table Mountain. This enchanting mountain is not to be missed on a visit to Cape Town or even South Africa and while some energetic tourists might tackle the mo
Read more...Published Date: 08 Jun 2010
Category: Places of Interest
Tags: Apartheid Museum, Drakensburg, Hermanus, Kgalagadi, Klein Karoo, Kruger Park, Okavango Delta, Robbin Island, Shark Cage Diving, Table Mountain, Wine Tasting
26 May |
Romantic Getaways in Johannesburg |
The effect that South Africa and in particular Johannesburg will have on each individual can only be described as magical. From a romantic standpoint it is an extraordinary destination. In fact, there is no better way to share a city escape that will remain in your heart forever. The freedom tha
Read more...Published Date: 26 May 2010
Category: Accommodation
Tags: Romantic Getaways
