Crossing the dreaded Drake: cruising to the Antarctic

27 March 2012

The sun set over the end of the world as we found our sea legs... read more

Rendezvous at the end of the world

15 March 2012

While waiting to join an expedition to the Antarctic, I explored the town at the... read more

How to lose a backpack gracefully

19 January 2012

I lost my backpack after travelling in South America for seven months - and here's... read more

Table Mountain: one of the world’s Seven Wonders of Nature

19 November 2011

Table Mountain is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, from a pool of... read more

Journey into Buenos Aires’ La Bombanera Stadium

26 October 2011

There are few remaining places where, as a tourist, you stick out so shockingly from... read more

Banff Mountain Film Festival: a view to adventure

19 October 2011

Cape Union Mart brings you the Banff Mountain Film Festival: 28 October to 3 November.... read more

7 of the world’s best trekking destinations

1 September 2011

Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert, trekking... read more

Launching Getaway International

30 August 2011

On 12 September, Getaway International will hit the shelves for the first time. It's an... read more

What to do in Buenos Aires

2 August 2011

How to make the most of bustling Buenos Aires: here are the top things to... read more

Where can you go on your SA passport?

7 July 2011

Wondering where you can travel, visa-free, on your SA passport? There are actually loads of... read more

Let the 2010 world cup games begin!

3 June 2010

So, the much-awaited 2010 FIFA World Cup is about to kick off on home turf!... read more