By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh The first rays of the sun are just rising beyond vast tracts of orange- and lemon-groves as I step off the whitewashed veranda at Avoca farmhouse for a stroll along ... read more
Posted: 2 June 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh “I was already 35 years old when I saw my first rhino in the flesh,” Sekhwiri Langa recalls what was clearly a defining moment in his life. “I suddenly realise... read more
Posted: 26 May 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh If you’ve ever spent some time in the KZN Midlands you might have noticed: all roads lead to Curry’s Post. And if you’ve ever followed the signs – from almos... read more
Posted: 24 May 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh Road-trips are not fuelled on petrol alone – and some of the most memorable road-trip experiences often come from those sudden decisions to pop in for a quick shot... read more
Posted: 19 May 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh One of the perks of travelling the back roads from A to B is that you usually give yourself time to enjoy the journey – and that means, of course, stopping frequen... read more
Posted: 19 May 2021
by Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh The gravel road twists through an avenue of aloes that are lined up like spiky-headed sentries. I slow the Isuzu D-Max to a crawl as Nguni cattle reluctantly move of... read more
Posted: 19 May 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh The little town of Kestell lies mostly ignored by the traffic that filters through the conjunction of the R57 and the N5 at this point. The few travellers who take t... read more
Posted: 10 May 2021
By Narina Exelby and Mark Eveleigh Those who live by that old adage about the journey being important, not the destination, are quite likely to agree: unless you’re in a real hurry, the most direct ... read more
Posted: 10 May 2021
Say Drakensberg and the Midlands come to mind. But don’t forget the northernmost tip of the range; Limpopo’s Magoebaskloof is a cool winter adventure destination. Getting there The drive t... read more
Posted: 6 May 2021
Tired of living at work? Bored of the same view 24/7? Our Boredom Busters aims to provide travel inspiration from around South Africa, this trip heads to the Nuy Valley. Like dassies scared of an eagl... read more
Posted: 28 January 2021
