I have always had a love for cacti and succulents. Perhaps because there are so many different species, because they often surprise you with the most beautiful little flowers or because they don't need much looking after or water. But nothing I knew about succulents could prepare me for what I encountered at the Obesa … Continue reading Giant cacti at Obesa
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Graaff-Reinet – a gem discovered
Graaff-Reinet in the Karoo Heartland is often referred to as the Gem of the Karoo. Spending a long weekend in the town just again proved to me that this gem isn't one buried deep under ground somewhere but rather has been unearthed and is mesmerizing those that get to visit it. Located in a horseshoe … Continue reading Graaff-Reinet – a gem discovered
Ganora Fossil Museum
When I grew up I wanted to be an archaeologist. Somebody like Indiana Jones who discover lost cities and artifacts, dig up dinosaurs and made remarkable finds that would wow the world. That dream kinda shattered when I found it it wasn't all quite as adventurous and glamorous. Instead I went into tourism although the … Continue reading Ganora Fossil Museum
Port Elizabeth’s Hop on Beer Route Tour
The Western Cape has it's various winelands where one can take daily tours to taste wines and learn more about how they are made. Port Elizabeth does have it's share of wine lovers, but the closest wines they can taste at source are in Plettenberg Bay so they usually end up having wine tasting events with Western Cape wines. … Continue reading Port Elizabeth’s Hop on Beer Route Tour
Cruising Cape Town’s Waterfront canals with City Sightseeing
Just over a month ago I attended World Travel Market Africa at the CTICC in Cape Town. One of the exhibitors was City Sightseeing Tours and they offered all delegates a free canal cruise on presentation of our delegate badges. There are canals linking the V&A Waterfront with the Cape Town International Convention Centre and … Continue reading Cruising Cape Town’s Waterfront canals with City Sightseeing
Boardwalk Fountain Spectacular
Looking for a video to post today I came across this one of the Boardwalk Fountain Spectacular. It looks like an advert for Aquatique Show who could be the company who installed the fountains at the Boardwalk. The video is spectacular and really shows off how awesome this show really is.
Standing on top of Africa’s highest building
I got to say "I'm on top of the world". Well sort of. At least I can say I was on top of the tallest building in Africa. Exploring Johannesburg on the City Sightseeing tour I was quite keen to visit the Carlton Centre in downtown Jozi. Time allowed it and I hopped off along with a … Continue reading Standing on top of Africa’s highest building
Exploring Jozi with the City Sightseeing open top bus
My visits to Johannesburg have always been ones of in and out, with very little sightseeing connected with it. Wham, bang, thank you ma'am. This means that I always look at the Joburg travel bloggers' blogs with longing wanting to see the places they write about. A two day trip to Johannesburg meant that I had … Continue reading Exploring Jozi with the City Sightseeing open top bus
Regyne – the biggest commercial protea farm in the world
The Tsitsikamma is more than just indigenous forests, rugged coastlines and adrenalin filled adventure activities. I'm going to lie if I say I didn't know it, but its always great to spread the word. Our Sho't Left in the Tsitsikamma and Eersterivier area included a visit to Regyne, the biggest commercial protea farm in the world. Tours … Continue reading Regyne – the biggest commercial protea farm in the world
Feeding Koi at the Barrydale "water front"
Barrydale on Route 62 in the Klein Karoo is a pretty little town known for the beautiful surrounding mountains offering various walks, the Tradouw Pass, quint gardens, interesting shops and farm stalls, restaurants popular with passing tour groups and the very famous Ronnie's SEX Shop down the road. Everything but an ocean. So I was very intrigued when … Continue reading Feeding Koi at the Barrydale "water front"
Firefly the Travel Guy 