11 Best Farmers’ Markets in Pretoria
September 18, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 18.09.2025 - Tired of wilted supermarket vegetables and plastic-wrapped produce? Pretoria's thriving farmers market scene offers something revolutionary: food that was growing in soil yesterday and community connections you can't find in any grocery aisle.Continue Reading
Pretoria Emergency Contact Numbers: Your Essential Guide to Staying Safe
September 16, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 16.09.2025 - Ever wondered if you truly know who to call when every second counts in Pretoria? Whether you're a long-time resident or exploring the Jacaranda City as a tourist, navigating an emergency can be daunting. This comprehensive guide cuts ...Continue Reading
Where to View Jacaranda Trees in Bloom in Pretoria: A Complete Walking Guide
September 15, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 15.09.2025 - Imagine walking beneath a natural purple cathedral where thousands of delicate blooms create a canopy so thick that the morning sun filters through in lavender-tinted rays. This isn't a fairytale – it's Pretoria in October, and I'm ...Continue Reading
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Springbok Rugby Fixtures!
September 8, 2025South AfricaLast updated: 08.09.2025 - Get ready, rugby fanatics! The 2025 season is poised to be an unforgettable chapter for the reigning Rugby World Cup champion Springboks, featuring a packed schedule of electrifying home tests, a grueling Rugby Championship, and a captivating European tour. But ...Continue Reading
The Namaqualand Flowers: A Journey to South Africa’s Most Spectacular Spring
September 2, 2025South AfricaImagine a place so barren that NASA uses it to test Mars rovers, yet for just six weeks each year, billions of wildflowers erupt from the lifeless soil in a display so spectacular it can be seen from space. Welcome to Namaqualand, where South Africa ...Continue Reading
Two Free Weeks in Limpopo: Your Ultimate Guide to Mahala and SANParks Week
September 2, 2025South AfricaSeptember 2025 offers something unprecedented: two separate weeks of completely free safari access to over 30 of South Africa's most spectacular parks, including Kruger National Park. The catch? Most people are confusing the dates, missing out on reserves, and planning for the wrong week ...Continue Reading
Slow Travel is Trending, and Pretoria is the Unlikely Place to Master It
September 2, 2025PretoriaWhile Instagram travelers race through ten countries in two weeks, posting blurry selfies from overcrowded hotspots, you're sipping locally roasted coffee at a century-old market stall, listening to stories that don't make it into guidebooks. This is slow travel, and surprisingly, one ...Continue Reading
Busstop7 Open Air Market Review
August 28, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 28.08.2025 - Sometimes the best discoveries happen when you least expect them. Driving out to what I assumed would be 'just another small market' on the R50, I had no idea I was about to find one of the most vibrant Sunday ...Continue Reading
Things To Do, Eat, Shop, Stay in Cullinan and Rayton – Updated List
August 27, 2025CullinanLast updated 27.08.2025 - Unearth the wonders of Cullinan! More than just a diamond town, this charming destination offers thrilling adventures and captivating mine tours. Savour local flavours at quaint restaurants and browse for unique finds in its boutique shops.Continue Reading
Padstal Equestria (The Grove Mall) Review
August 26, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 26.08.2025 - Forget polite dinners and quiet celebrations – my friend's 40th birthday bash exploded into a night of laughter, creative drinks courtesy of the legendary Christian at Padstal Equestria, and even a spontaneous dance-off that might have been fueled by ...Continue Reading
6 Zip-line Venues In And Around Pretoria?
August 18, 2025PretoriaThink you need to travel far to find a real adrenaline rush? Think again. Just a stone's throw from Pretoria, a world of high-flying adventure awaits discovery. Picture yourself soaring through the sky with a blur of green and blue stretching below, wind ...Continue Reading
Google’s AI Revolution: How is “Flight Deals” Transforming Travel Planning
August 18, 2025South AfricaGone are the days of endlessly clicking through calendars and comparison sites, desperately hunting for decent flight prices. Google has just unveiled a game-changing AI tool called "Flight Deals" that's designed for flexible travelers who want maximum savings with minimum effort. This isn ...Continue Reading
Sudwala Caves, Nelspruit Review
August 8, 2025Mbombela (Nelspruit)Imagine standing in complete darkness so profound you can't see your hand in front of your face, surrounded by rock formations that predate the dinosaurs by millions of years. Welcome to my return journey into the Sudwala Caves – one of Earth's oldest cave ...Continue Reading
Beyond the Horizon: Insta360 X5 vs. DJI Osmo 360 – The Ultimate 8K Showdown for Your Wallet
August 2, 2025VideographyI have been using a GoPro Black 10 for the last 4 years, and I think it’s time for an upgrade. I’m in the market for a 360 action camera. Currently, I’m Pro Insta360 X5 and with the DJI 360 OSMO making ...Continue Reading
Adventure Zone Zip-line, Cullinan Review
July 31, 2025CullinanLast updated: 31.07.2025 - It was a friend's 40th birthday, and I thought throwing some adventure into the celebrations would be a good idea. The activity of choice was a 1.5 km zip-line experience. The venue was Adventure Zone, just outside ...Continue Reading
How South Africa’s Visa Revolution and Two New Visas Could Change the Way You Travel
July 15, 2025South AfricaPlanning a trip to South Africa? This vibrant nation is currently undergoing a monumental transformation of its visa system, rolling out cutting-edge digital innovations and introducing two brand-new visa categories that promise to revolutionize how you travel, work, and experience its breathtaking landscapes ...Continue Reading
41 Hiking Trails in Pretoria – Updated List
July 15, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 15.07.2025 - Looking for hiking trails in Pretoria? Welcome to version 3.0. This guide features 41 hiking trails in the Pretoria area, including Centurion, Dinokeng, Cullinan, Rayton and Bronkhorstspruit. This is an updated list of hiking trails I have discovered over ...Continue Reading
Hikers First Aid Workshop Review
July 7, 2025PretoriaThe thought of being stranded high in the mountains with an injury or facing a venomous snake bite far from help once filled me with dread. I worried not only about my safety but also about helping others in emergencies. These 'what if' scenarios made ...Continue Reading
Rustig Hiking Trails Review
June 30, 2025HartbeespoortLast updated: 30.06.2025 - What began with a pre-dawn start and a 90km drive from Centurion to the dusty roads of Hekpoort quickly turned into an unexpected adventure at Farm Rustig. Arriving at 8 AM, the surprise of a mandatory booking check at ...Continue Reading
26 Hiking Trails in Hartbeespoort – Updated List
June 30, 2025HartbeespoortLast updated: 30.06.2025 - Uncover the Beauty of Hartbeespoort's Hiking Trails! Ready to swap cityscapes for breathtaking hiking trails? Forget endless searching – this guide unlocks incredible hiking adventures in the Hartbeespoort area, from the rugged heights of Schietfontein to the serene paths of ...Continue Reading
VulPro Revealed: The Unseen Heroes Cleaning Up Our World
June 26, 2025HartbeespoortI'd driven past them for a decade, oblivious to the hidden drama unfolding just off the road. In this secret world, a misunderstood bird, often reviled as a symbol of death, actually holds the key to preventing widespread disease and preserving our ecosystems. What ...Continue Reading
Vergenoeg Hiking Trails Review
June 26, 2025HartbeespoortA mere 60-kilometer drive in the pre-dawn darkness led me to the Vergenoeg Hiking Trails, where a fiercely limited 20-spot expedition awaited. This wasn't just about conquering the Magaliesberg—it was about unraveling the mysteries of its most majestic residents: endangered ...Continue Reading
Nadia’s Peak Hiking Trail Review
June 5, 2025HartbeespoortLast updated: 05.06.2025 - This time, instead of bypassing Hartbeespoort, I drove straight through, a decision that transformed an ordinary morning into an unexpected adventure. As I navigated the tranquil roads and the tunnel over the Hartbeespoort Dam bridge, a quiet anticipation built, leading ...Continue Reading
Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort Review
June 5, 2025HartbeespoortLast updated: 05.06.2025 - Forget the usual tourist traps – ever dangled hundreds of meters above the stunning Hartbeespoort landscape in a gondola, with panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see, all before grabbing a bite at a mountaintop eatery or embarking ...Continue Reading
6 Top Watersport Providers in Hartbeespoort
June 5, 2025HartbeespoortLast updated: 05.06.2025 - Ready to make a splash at Hartbeespoort Dam? After cruising the scenic waters from Ifafi to Schoemansville (and spotting the Snake & Animal Park!), I dove deep into the local scene and surfaced with the ultimate guide to the Top ...Continue Reading
St. Fort Farm Hiking Trails Review
June 2, 2025ClarensLast updated: 02.06.2025 - The day before I needed to go, I was still busy nursing some inflammation in my knee, which had been caused by the Beacon to Beacon Hoogland Hike the previous weekend. Both knees were hurting. One was good to go ...Continue Reading
Pretoria Festival Review
June 1, 2025PretoriaRain was pouring, tickets were non-refundable, and an open-air music festival seemed like a wash-out waiting to happen—but with my friend's birthday and his favourite Afrikaans bands on the line, the Pretoria Festival loomed with a question: brave the storm ...Continue Reading
Best Things To Do in Pretoria – Updated List
June 1, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 01.06.2025 - Unlock the Wonders of Pretoria: Your Ultimate Guide to Adventure, Culture, and Cuisine! Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural landscapes.Continue Reading
Top Things To Do in Pretoria
May 31, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 31.05.2025 - From encountering the "Big Five" in the "place of rivers" at Dinokeng Game Reserve to scaling the heights of indoor climbing walls and even plunging from 10,000 feet for a skydiving thrill, Pretoria and its surroundings offer a surprising ...Continue Reading
Friends of Magalies Hiking Trails Review
May 21, 2025PretoriaLast updated: 21.05.2025 - For years, I drove past it, completely unaware: a hidden trailhead that promised adventure right under my nose. Little did I know this seemingly inconspicuous starting point was my gateway to exploring the Magaliesberg Mountain Range further. A geological marvel ...Continue Reading