Travels

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  • Meringskloof Camping 2024

    “We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we have lost our connection to ourselves.…

  • Glamping at De Krantz

    “In glamping, you’ll find the best of both worlds – the beauty of nature and the comforts of home.” De Krantz is only a 35 minute drive from Ladybrand! There’s no need to…

  • Reconnecting at Korannaberg Bushcamp

    Sometimes you’ve got to disconnect to reconnect. We didn’t have any wifi or cellphone signal for the weekend which forced us to disconnect from technology for a while and reconnect with nature and…

  • What a Winterful Day!

    Just go with the snow! It is freezing cold in Ladybrand today due to all the snow in Lesotho. It even snowed in Ladybrand for a little while on Sunday morning! Marcus woke…

  • Delicious in Mauritius

    “The best thing about happy memories is making them!” We had an amazing time during our week-long getaway in Mauritius. We stayed at the enchanting Mauricia Beachcomber Resort in Grand Baie. The actual…

  • Our Trip to Pilanesberg National Park

    How do you stop a rhino from charging? You unplug him. 🤣But seriously though,😯 you drive away really, really quickly. We were driving right next to two rhinos who walked into the road.…

  • River Destiny Camping

    Ain’t no weekend like a lekker camping weekend! This time we chose to go to River Destiny Lodge in !Gariep. We wanted to go somewhere we can get to without the caravan having…

  • Camping at Moolmanshoek

    We do these things not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. – quote seen on poster in the camp’s ablution block. We went camping at Moolmanshoek. It ‘s about…

  • Our weekend at Amanzi Private Game Reserve

    Looking for an African bushveld adventure for the family? Amanzi Game Reserve in Brandford! It’s about a 40 minute drive from Bloemfontein. We enjoyed a much needed weekend away. I think the outdoors…

  • Kobb Inn

    The beaches of the Transkei are truly wild and amazing! The last time we were there was before we became parents! Here’s a link to our previous travels to the Transkei. We joined friends…

  • Gqeberha.. . For Me, Always PE

    Gqeberha is the new name of Port Elizabeth… I haven’t met anyone yet who is enthusiastic about this. It is apparently originally a khoisan word, now written in Xhosa… But they say it…

  • The Fat Mulberry in Fouriesburg

    It was a last minute decision to get away for the weekend before the Easter weekend. We booked a place near Fouriesburg, just over an hours drive from our house, called the Fat…

  • Camping at Uithoek near Fouriesburg

    Bright stars, fresh mountain air, wildlife, yummy food, friendly people and a caravan… Those are the ingredients for an awesome weekend! We haven’t been away from our house in a long time! So…

  • 9 Tips for Backpacking South America

    Here are just a few things you need to know and others which are nice to know before your South American backpacking adventure. 1. Spare cash in US Dollars Hide some spare cash…