Escaping to the South African mountains this summer

Escaping to the South African mountains this summer

When the coastal crowds descend on the beaches and the cities hum with holiday chaos, there’s a quieter kind of summer waiting high above sea level. PhilippN / Wikimedia Commons South Africa’s mountain ranges, from the jagged peaks of the Drakensberg to the red...
Local live music venues for a mid-week wind-down

Local live music venues for a mid-week wind-down

Sometimes, all you need to recharge is a good tune. Nikola Đuza/Unsplash Across South Africa, live music venues are keeping the mid-week spirit alive with intimate performances and local talent. Here are some of the country’s best local venues for a mid-week...
Micro-adventures in and around Cape Town

Micro-adventures in and around Cape Town

Cape Town has long been known for its big landscapes — the mountain, the sea, the winelands — but a growing number of locals are finding joy in smaller, simpler getaways. Valna Studio / Unsplash The micro-adventure movement celebrates short, spontaneous escapes that...