We went away for the weekend in the October school holidays to Suikerbossie Guest Farm to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday, and I have only found the time to write my Suikerbossie Guest Farm review now. If you are looking for a family orientated venue that offers a number of …
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Planning any trip is not easy, especially if it is an overseas trip. It takes a lot of preparation, time and money, and you can only imagine the added stress when your kids are involved. But fear not, this article will tell you everything you need to know about traveling …
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Life doesn’t stop just because you have children and summer travel vacations and holiday escapes shouldn’t either! You can still enjoy a robust traveling lifestyle after childbirth – even if it is just a weekender – and no matter how young your family may be, these 10 top childcare essentials …
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Having a corporate travel planner on staff streamlines business travel planning. However, it helps to involve employees in the process too. After all, staff doubles as the boots on the ground. It’s one thing to see hotel pictures and read descriptions online. It’s another to experience the accommodations. When companies …
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Even seasoned travellers may find car and plane trips with infants or toddlers daunting. How will you entertain your child while on the road? What if your child experiences earache or a fever during the plane flight? How can you ensure that your entire family arrives safely and in good …
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From authentic old villages, spacious national parks, and opportunities to go gorilla trekking, it’s no wonder why Uganda is one of the most picturesque and beautiful countries in Africa. However, what really makes it special is its wildlife, which can be appreciated by going on a safari! Besides the famous …
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We have all had to miss out on our annual holidays for the past few years and now we have all been vaccinated against covid-19, it looks very much like the world will open up again in 2022. If you are planning an overseas holiday this year, here is our …
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I have seen a lot of parents struggle while taking their kids out, especially when travelling. They fail to realize that the daily, bulky, traditional umbrella strollers are so inconvenient to move around compared to today’s sleek umbrella strollers. The same ignorance made me suffer initially when we had our …
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Holidays used to have their own kind of stress and anticipation as we planned to travel, gather, feast, exchange gifts, and even fight about the same-old-same-old… But then the pandemic happened and for 2 years, we’ve had to stay home more, be more careful with how we spend our money, …
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I’ve been eyeing the Berg River Resort for years because of the river and all the amazing activities for kids. This year I decided it was time to make a plan to get there and I am so glad we did this past weekend. Read my Berg River Resort review …
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I hope you have had a fantastic week and that you managed to vote successfully on Monday. It has been another busy week my side since I have been playing catch up again due to loadshedding. The combination of all that plus my daughter’s birthday last weekend has meant there …
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When we go away as a family our goal is to find a place to spend time in nature, so when my husband found 22 Waterfalls online and asked me to book I was on it so fast! Judging by the photos online it looked incredible – read my 22 …
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I love camping, however it is not something I have done for many years so when we decided to stay overnight at the bush camp at Buffelsfontein there was great excitement. My husband and I have been to Buffelsfontein once before for a Chris Chameleon concert which was superb, so …
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Hug the coastal road from Muizenberg for 15 kilometres and you’ll reach the quaintest historical naval town of Simon’s Town, recently made famous by SA’s Oscar-winning Octopus Teacher, where this incredible doccie was filmed in the pristine African Kelp Forest in False Bay. Following the trend of city-dwellers visiting outlying areas to …
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Imagine sitting there in the urban jungle that is Johannesburg or the humid hills of Durban with that wanderlust feeling. Sure, you could go on a drive down to your favourite spot an hour away but that just can’t quite scratch that itch for adventure. You need to go somewhere …
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Pretoria, one of the nation’s three capitals, has more to it than the jacaranda trees it’s famed for. The array of things to do in Pretoria are as diverse as South Africa, guaranteeing fun for all age groups. This includes visiting historic monuments, watching the latest flicks on a massive …
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The last year has left a long-lasting effect on us for many of the wrong reasons however one of the undeniable positives has been more time with those dearest to us, our families. It should be of no surprise that we are thus seeing a huge demand for family safari …
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If you’re a breastfeeding mom, you know the benefits. Breast milk is nature’s perfect food nutritionally, and nursing is more convenient, cheaper, and has health benefits for you as well such as a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer. But if you’re planning your first trip away from home, …
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Fresh air, sun, trees; being outdoors in nature can be healing and beneficial to the body and mind. According to a new study published in the Journal of Happiness Studies, spending time outdoors and switching off devices are associated with higher levels of happiness in the midst of experiencing COVID-19 …
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When I was contacted by One World Cultures to try out and write a One World Cultures review about their game I was super excited to have a look. It is incredibly important for me as a parent to expose my children to different cultures and for them to learn …
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