It was mom's birthday recently, which presented the perfect excuse to travel with my heroin. People close to me know that I have a deep and special relationship with my mom. She is the epitome of grace, humility, and the most selfless person I know. Gifting mom with much needed time away was the least … Continue reading Big 5 Game Reserve in Gauteng
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Best Joburg day hike part 1
Turning 30 is a significant milestone in my book, so to celebrate, I knew that I wanted to treat myself to a different experience that would be etched in my memory for a long time to come. To mark my 30th birthday, I decided to trek one of the many mountain peaks spread across the … Continue reading Best Joburg day hike part 1
A relaxing lodge close to Joburg
Grey skies with low hanging cloud formations coupled with cold, wet weather and flash floods are not conditions I would ordinarily choose for a road trip. The weather took an unexpected turn in the days leading up to our trip with showers and cold weather being forecasted into the weekend. But there was no turning … Continue reading A relaxing lodge close to Joburg
Top 4 Joburg CBD outings
I've lived in Gauteng, Johannesburg in particular, my entire life, although I must admit I’ve always taken this bustling economic hub of South Africa for granted. I constantly tried to break out of the big city and explore other local tourist destinations, often overlooking my own backyard. This changed on a warm summer morning with … Continue reading Top 4 Joburg CBD outings