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Market Monday - Montagu Village Market

Mon, 6 Feb (5 days ago)

This week's Market Monday blog post is from guest blogger Jonker Fourie who recently visited the Montagu Village Market.

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | Things to Do

Mpumalanga's Marvelous Mac Mac Pools

Fri, 20 Jan (3 weeks ago)

Guest blogger Ashley Wilkinson shares information and images on these beautiful, serene pools in the Mpumalanga province.

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | Things to Do | Outdoor Activities

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Locals' Guide to PATERNOSTER

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 (8 months ago)

The village of Paternoster has a unique allure - here is Abalone House 's Locals' Guide to check out the next time you're heading up the West Coast...

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | Locals' Guides

Swellendam Historic Craft Weekend

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 (8 months ago)

Jenny from Klippe Rivier Country House in Stellenbosch sent in this event happening in that wonderful Overberg town...

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | SA Art and Culture | SA Events | SA History

Snuggle Up at Harvey's at the Mansions this Winter

Mon, 30 May 2011 (9 months ago)

Great idea for a chilly Cape Town winter day - head for Harvey's at the Winchester Mansions for live jazz, good food, great coffee and a blanket!

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Pure Bliss in Hermanus

Mon, 23 May 2011 (9 months ago)

Whether it’s a divine cappuccino, a wholesome lunch or simply browsing this cornucopia of gifts, goodies and organic body care products, JUST PURE on the seafront in Hermanus is the spot.

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Echo Valley Hike above Kalk Bay

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 (10 months ago)

This past weekend Cape Town decided summer was in fact not yet over and blessed those of us in the Mother City with a peach of a weekend. My son Raphael (12) and I decided to get out doors and enjoy the day by going on a hike.

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | Cape Town Activities | True Traveller's Tales

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Seekoei Valley Meander - Hanover - Colesberg - Nieu Bethesda

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 (12 months ago)

Hippos in the Karoo! Embark on an unusual and unique Karoo experience - on the newly established Seekoei Valley Meander, set in the Karoo Gariep Conservancy.

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Soekershof Mazes and Botanical Garden is OPEN for Christmas

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 (14 months ago)

If you're amazed by mazes, seduced by succulents or just love exploring gardens and places of interest, why not visit Soekershof Botanical Gardens on Route 62 during the festive season?

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | SA Bits and Bobs