Destination · South Africa

South Africa travel stories

Field-tested guides, slow-travel itineraries, and destination stories from South Africa.

Arniston Food: Seafood, Sweet Potato & Cliffs

Skip the staged "cultural" dinners. In Arniston, South Africa, the meal is the tour: fresh line fish, local sweet potatoes, and a coastline that defines the…

By Aisha Rahman·7 min read

Mossel Bay · South Africa

Mossel Bay Cooking Classes: Kitchen Skills on the Garden

Learn to cook South African staples in Mossel Bay, a coastal town on the Garden Route with over 60km of shoreline and deep agricultural roots.

By Alan Jackson·7 min read

Newlands · South Africa

Budget Travel in Newlands, Cape Town

Newlands offers low-cost transit and free nature. Learn to navigate the slopes of this Cape Town suburb without draining your wallet.

By Marcus Webb·5 min read

Newlands · South Africa

Cooking Classes in Newlands, South Africa

Chop, sizzle, and sip. Newlands, Cape Town, offers culinary workshops with Table Mountain views and wine country flavors.

By Alan Jackson·7 min read

Hennenman · South Africa

Art Galleries in Hennenman, South Africa

Explore the artistic landscape of Hennenman, a Free State mining town. Discover local creativity and practical travel tips for this authentic South African…

By James Okafor·6 min read

The Ultimate Springtime Guide to Staying in a Luxury Hotel

Luxury Hotels

Arniston · South Africa

The Ultimate Springtime Guide to Staying in a Luxury Hotel

Ah, spring. The season when nature reboots, flowers bloom like they’ve been waiting for 12 months to say “Ta-da!”, and you finally feel ready to trade your w...

By Alan Jackson·7 min read