Adventures In The Arctic

From sunny Durbanville to snowy Nunavut in the far north of Canada… It’s not a move that many people would take on, but Sam de Beer did. Long, dark winter days, temperatures of -50°C, polar bears…Who’s scared?

The Apple Of The Overberg's Eye

Villiersdorp lies among orchards at the foot of Blokkop peak – a town of farmers and artists whomingle in an unlikely fusion of tradition and creativity. Come and find peace in the oak-lined streets.

Caves, Karsts And Colourful Pagodas

In the third installment of their Southeast Asian journey, Jacqueli and Joubert Tulleken explore northern Vietnam on scooters, buses and boats. Get in!

Masters Of Lockdown

Remember those first few weeks after President Ramaphosa announced the lockdown? The hushed, fearful quiet that descended over the world? How foreign it all felt the first time you braved an outing to the grocery store? And how entombed you felt in the confines of your house?

Drive Your Own Circle In The Forest

Rooted in Time is a self-drive tour through the Knysna Forest that takes you back to an era when elephants wandered and woodcutters’ axes echoed. Alida Kieser was enthralled.

FAST CHARGE

Should you ditch your lead-acid battery for lithium-ion technology? We look at the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision.

Park here, now!

The lure of an escape should never be underestimated, especially when times are tough.

A legend, reborn

The original Land Rover Defender was one of the most iconic automobiles ever. When production ended in 2017, the wailing and gnashing of teeth could be heard around the world. Is there any sense in trying to resurrect a legend with a luxury car that costs more than R1 million?

View From Here - Reason Nyengera

From landlocked Zimbabwe to the open ocean…We chat to BirdLife SA’s Albatross Task Force project manager about what it’s like to fight for the survival of these magnificent birds.

The Journey To Sesmylspruit

Life might be a journey, but that journey has to end somewhere. In this moving tribute to his beloved wife Rina, Willie Kuperus describes their retirement years in Ramsgate on the KZN South Coast, and the road to his final home in Pretoria.

Birds

One morning in Mozambique

This Bus Is The Business

The minibus is as much part of our South African DNA as the double-cab bakkie, but it’s not always top of mind when people think of buying a new family car. The Ford Tourneo Custommight just change a few minds…

Mission Vietnam From South To North

Vietnam is a hotchpotch of old and new, with everything from cultural and historical attractions to dynamic, modern cities. Join Jacqueli and Joubert Tulleken as they traverse the country from south to north.

Kloof To Cliff!

It’s easy to forget that the Drakensberg isn’t just a KZN thing. Hike up high and down low on the High Five Trail in Mpumalanga.

An Ode To Our Favourite Seaside Towns

An ode to our favourite seaside towns

When Life Gives You Thorns

Getting lost on a tough hike is sometimes the best way to find direction, writes Milton Schorr.

TAKE A HIKE

Follow in the footsteps of the Tesselaarsdal barber.

WITH MY OWN EYES

MOLE SNACK, LAKE ST LUCIA

Good vibes only

Be warned: If you visit Montagu, you’ll either be filled with regret when you have to leave, or you’ll decide to stay and make it your new home!

21st-century nomads

The Cloete family have turned adventure into a lifestyle. Two years ago Pieter, Rut and their children, Declan and Charma, left their home in Pretoria to embrace a more nomadic lifestyle. Why work from home when you can work from anywhere in the country?

Bali on a scooter!

In September 2019, Jacqueli and Joubert Tulleken set off for an adventure in South East Asia. Their first destination was the Indonesian island of Bali.

Mind The Donga

A South African in London soon misses the familiar chaos of home, writes Kyra Tarr. Yes, even the potholes…

Good, Lekker, Lamb!

Balmy nights call for family dinners in the garden. Do your prep for these recipes the night before, then all you need to do is light the fire and enjoy.

The Long Journey Of Oupa Lodewyk

In 2012, filmmaker Timothy Gabb set out to make a documentary about the disappearing culture of the karretjiemense of Colesberg in the Northern Cape Karoo. These are some of his diary entries and memories of the seven years he worked on the project.

Why The Kgalagadi Is King

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is remote but accessible; it’s wild, but you can stay in comfort in one of the rest camps. It also has the X-factor: You can lock eyes with a lion on a dune at sunrise, or hear the clang of horns as gemsbok bulls battle for dominance. We celebrate this wonderful park with amazing photos and stories from our readers.

Eyes Over Africa

Deciding on a career is like one of those choose-your-own-adventure books: Each small decision you make impacts on what you end up doing with your life. Delport Botma (28) went for the “out-there” option and became a helicopter pilot.

Wathaba Next Weekend?

Kick-off your boots and dip your toes in the Schoonspruit as it burbles past your camp at Wathaba Hiking Trails. There are two-day routes in the Skurweberg mountains – a great weekend escape for friends and family.

TAKE A HIKE

Trees, butterflies and sunny skies

Roll Up, Get Ready!

Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctica expedition more than a century ago holds a lesson for us in our own challenging era of isolation

Rock Art And Craft Gin

The Clarens San-Traverse is a new three-day slackpacking trail that gives hikers the opportunity to stride out onto the sandstone domes of the Rooiberg, while learning about the fascinating heritage of this corner of the Eastern Free State.