25 April 2019
10 Best Red Wines for Winter
While some of us may be eternal summer children, lamenting the colder days of the year, there is always a silver lining to every storm cloud - and in our [...]- Gosia Young
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9 March 2018
The Real Story Behind Rooibos Tea and its Connection to South Africa
Guest Explorer: Anton Louw - Founder of Sunbird Tea Anton used to work as a winemaker, before studying environmental science and then spending a year in Nepal. There, he discovered [...]- Explore Sideways
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5 January 2018
The Ultimate South African Braai Guide
Summer in Cape Town means one thing: the aroma of meat being cooked to perfection over hot coals wafting from the gardens and outdoor areas of the city’s inhabitants. There’s [...]- Brittany Hawkins
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22 December 2017
Walking on the Wild Side in Style – What to Pack on an African Safari
Safari and style? Not often two words that go together for the practical necessities required to enjoy a safari can prove an impediment to following fashion trends. The safari has [...]- Ian Haggie
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20 November 2017
Top 5 Reasons to add Franschhoek to your South African Itinerary
Franschhoek Valley is one of the most amazing wine regions in the world with majestic mountain scenery, lush vineyards and a quaint European feel. Franschhoek's rich history of European influence [...]- Ian Haggie
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31 October 2017
Top 5 Road Trips in South Africa
South Africa is an amazing country to experience no matter how you travel across it - but even more so when you’re driving on the open road, with farm stall [...]- Ian Haggie
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16 October 2017
Best South African Gins by Sommelier Higgo Jacobs
Guest Explorer: Higgo Jacobs A law graduate from Stellenbosch, Higgo was lured into the wine industry after his studies, and what was meant to be a sabbatical ended up as [...]- Ian Haggie
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6 October 2017
Why Cape Town is the New Epicenter for Film
South Africa is quickly gaining a reputation as a sought-after country in which to film. Cape Town is already considered an epicenter for art, and along with Johannesburg, is becoming [...]- Brittany Hawkins
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29 September 2017
Discover Cape Town Through a Local Culinary Cooking Class
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in local Cape Town culture is to get to know the uniquely South African foods that help define the "Rainbow Nation." Taste the [...]- Ian Haggie
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28 August 2017
The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Hermanus
Hermanus, once a small fishing village, is today considered to be the best land-based whale watching spot in the world. Curious Brydes whales, Humpback whales, Southern Right whales, Orca and [...]- Ian Haggie
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