An insider’s guide to the real Waterberg 7 April 2021 Just three hour's from Johannesburg is a place that will make any wildlife enthusiast rejoice.... read more
10 unusual date ideas in and around Johannesburg 19 March 2021 From rock climbing to salsa dancing, here's our pick of fun and unusual date... read more
6 really affordable summer stays close to Joburg 12 March 2021 Sip up a fruity cocktail, soak up the sunshine and don’t let the rising petrol... read more
The great next doors 20 January 2021 Hike, camp, glamp or just chill for summer at these new or old favourite spots... read more
You can look, but you better not touch 28 May 2020 Melanie van Zyl expounds on new guidelines that differentiate ethical wildlife experiences from undesirable ones.... read more
Love in the time of corona 24 March 2020 'I felt pangs of instant remorse — various online articles detailed how travel and exposure... read more
Richard’s Bay: the furthest port 30 October 2019 Once a quaint fishing village, Melanie van Zyl visits Richards Bay to see if industry... read more
3 St Lucia walks in iSimangaliso Wetland Park 7 August 2019 The town of St Lucia has the privilege of being right inside Isimangaliso Wetland Park... read more
Namibia’s most beautiful 4×4 trail 5 June 2019 There's a new guided 4x4 trail in northwestern Namibia. Melanie van Zyl takes the rough... read more
Sabie River glamping 10 May 2019 Slow down to the sedate pace of the Sabie River at this new glamping break.... read more