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A road trip to Franschhoek Motor Museum

15 April 2013 | David Taylor

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The challenge was simple: get to the Franschhoek Motor Museum in the morning and have a walk about, then head into Franschhoek for lunch. A car would be needed for the trip and a hot hatchback ticked all the criteria: Ford’s 2013 Focus ST.

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One of a coalition of five large male lions

On Safari in Tanzania: Moru Kopjes

12 April 2013 | David Youldon

Not far south from Seronera in the Serengeti lay the Moru Kopjes, an area of rocky outcrops. David Youldon and his friends, in search of Tanzanian wildlife, landed upon this this area. Here is the latest installment of his road in the east african country.

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Breaking a promise on honeymoon

11 April 2013 | Lianne Van Leeuwen

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After watching Titanic for the first time, I swore would never go on such a big ship. However, in six weeks time, on my honeymoon, I will be boarding the MSC Divina - one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

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The lions of the Serengeti have to bare swarms of flies

On Safari in Tanzania: the Serengeti’s Seronera

10 April 2013 | David Youldon

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After conquering Ndutu, David Youldon and his friends headed north for Seronera, a woodland in a sea of grass. In this instalment, Youldon shares their struggle to find a campsite and encounter with wildlife in the Tanzanian wilderness.

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How to spend 10 Hours in Singapore

8 April 2013 | Stuart Parker

While planning our vacation to Australia to visit family, my wife and I decided to break the long flight by flying via Singapore. This is what we did with our 10 hours there, and a few of tips if you're planning to do the same.

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Lioness at Tarangire National Park. Image by David Youldon

On safari in Tanzania: Tarangire National Park

5 April 2013 | David Youldon

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David Youldon and three friends recently ventured into the heartland of safari and visited Tanzania. This is an account of his visit to one of the country's largest national park, Tarangire National Park.

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Thabela Thabeng Mountain Retreat, Parys

10 weekend getaways near Johannesburg

4 April 2013 | Annuschka Du Preez

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Feeling like you need an urgent break, but aren’t sure where to go? Here are ten interesting ideas for weekend getaways not too far from Johannesburg.

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Lake Grundlsee, Austria

Wildlife and wine in Grundlsee, Austria

4 April 2013 | Samantha Corbett

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Grundlsee, Austria - where I learnt to stop taking life so seriously and encountered wolves and slumbering bears.

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Hyena, jackal and two species of vulture jostle for position at a carcass. Photo by David Youldon

On Safari in Tanzania: Ndutu

3 April 2013 | David Youldon

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After visiting the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, David Youldon and his friends headed north west to Ndutu. This is an account of his time at one of Tanzania's largest wildlife conservation areas.

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Pucketty Farm Stall off the R617 outside Underberg.

Getting honestly pickled at Pucketty Farm Stall in KwaZulu-Natal

3 April 2013 | Marion Whitehead

A refreshing serving of country trust awaits customers helping themselves to gourmet treats at Pucketty Farm Stall outside Underberg. Marion Whitehead learns a thing or two about honesty in the Underberg.

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