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Five Things to do in Athens, Greece 26 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
At the moment Athens is buzzing as it beautifully blends the old and the new. Whether it’s old buildings with super-modern interiors or modern Greek cuisine, put this city on your must-see -cities ...
Why Visit Napier 23 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
The little village of Napier in the Western Cape is one of those places you could quite easily drive through without pausing. But if you did (as I have done so many times before) you’d be missing out ...
The Incidental Tourist: Winner of #WordsTravel Blogger Experience 22 Aug 2013 | 04:53 pm
Judging from the amount of quality entries (51 in total!) we had to the Words Travel Blogger Experience Competition, it’s fair to say the South African travel writing scene is alive, well and bubbling...
Where to Eat in Napier 22 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
One of the first things I always want to know when we’re going away for the weekend is: where are we going to eat? Now, many times a weekend away is an exercise in abundant self-catering, and I do lov...
A Quick Break in Stellenbosch 19 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
There is nothing quite like escaping the “big city” for the great outdoors. Admittedly Cape Town isn’t too big of a city and the outdoors are right on your doorstep. Still, it’s the change of scenery ...
The Whale Trail 16 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
There are a few hiking trails that are spoken about with great awe in South Africa. The Otter Trail is one of them, because it’s so freaking hard. The Fish River Canyon is another, because of its epic...
Best drives in CT: Sir Lowry’s Pass 14 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Before I begin, I must say that I believe Cape Town is a city best explored on foot. Whether you’re walking on Table Mountain, strolling along Camps Bay Beach or wandering around the City Bowl, there ...
7 of the Best Places to See Spring Flowers in South Africa 13 Aug 2013 | 10:00 am
Justin Fox is a freelance photojournalist and travel writer for Drive South Africa. Spring is sprung and it’s time to pack the car and head for nature’s great displays in the Western and Northern Cap...
A Decadent Cape Town Breakfast 12 Aug 2013 | 11:00 am
If there’s one meal I love going out for, it’s breakfast. Look, I won’t say no to a delicious lunch or a fabulous dinner at a restaurant (by any means), but nothing beats a bowl of cereal like a groan...
What’s the buzz about in Swellendam? 7 Aug 2013 | 05:45 pm
Swellendam, historically recognized as the administrative post of the early Cape colony, will be abuzz this long weekend when it hosts its first, Big Bee Festival. The festival which runs from 9th to...
