A reminder that we live in a wonderful world

We live in such a rush every day that most of us tend to forget what a beautiful world is out there. Add to that all the bad news around and I think it becomes a case of people spending more time indoors "hiding out" than getting out there and experiencing nature. Earth Day was celebrated … Continue reading A reminder that we live in a wonderful world →

I am an (ashamed) African…

With all the sad things going on in this beautiful country of ours I posted the following on Facebook yesterday and decided to repost it on the PEDP blog today. I know its not Port Elizabeth being featured specifically, but it has all the relevance in the world to all of us.There has been many … Continue reading I am an (ashamed) African… →

Snorkeling with an otter in Schoenies

I found this video on YouTube posted in 2013 by Brad Taylor of him and his dad snorkeling in a gully in Schoenmakerskop. To their surprise they were joined by an otter. Now there's something that doesn't happen every day.

This giant South African flag packs a punch

After posting about the raising of the giant South African flag on the Donkin Reserve last week, I thought of a video I saw a little while ago of the flag being taken down on a day when the wind was pumping. I found it and decided to post it for your pleasure this week. … Continue reading This giant South African flag packs a punch →

Raising the great flag on the Donkin Reserve

The 60th SAP 5O5 sailing World Championships took place in Port Elizabeth this past week. The opening ceremony took place on the Donkin Reserve with the Prince Alfred's Guards raising the country's largest flag on the 65 meter tall flagpole next to the Donkin Lighthouse and Pyramid.

Ironman weekend in Port Elizabeth

It is Ironman weekend in Port Elizabeth and the buzz outside my office at the Boardwalk has been awesome over the last two days. Tomorrow the day kicks off with the Corporate Challenge (or Corporate Ironman as everybody but the organisers like to call it) followed by Ironkids. With Drama Princess taking part in the … Continue reading Ironman weekend in Port Elizabeth →

Snorkeling at Sardinia Bay

I found this stunning video by Luke Kibble on YouTube. It was shot with a GoPro on a snorkeling outing at Sardinia Bay. Beautiful footage! Think I need to go get the flippers wet before it starts to get too cold.

Dolphins during the Sardine Run

The Sardine Run is one of South Africa's biggest annual natural events and takes place on the KZN coastline and the Wild Coast. Very few people actually know that the sardines gather on the coastline off Port Elizabeth early in the year before they start their journey up the east coast. Expert Tours is a marine tour operator that … Continue reading Dolphins during the Sardine Run →

A video postcard from Port Elizabeth

While looking for a video to post for today I found this video postcard by Hostelworld. Its just over three minutes long and covers beaches, history, game reserves and a couple of general attractions around the city. It's not an expensive and flashy production but really shows off what the city has to offer. Something a lot … Continue reading A video postcard from Port Elizabeth →

Nothing’s more fun than a Sho’t Left from PE

When most South Africans use the term Sho't Left it is on a taxi and means that they are going a short distance and jump off just around the corner. South African Tourism has adopted the term for its domestic campaign to encourage locals to go on short inexpensive getaways to explore South Africa. This … Continue reading Nothing’s more fun than a Sho’t Left from PE →