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Snow in South Africa? Yes, it does happen. But not all that much. Even at the Tiffindell Ski Resort, dubbed South Africa’s equivalent of an Alpine resort, it is the snow machines that provide the white stuff most of the time. But when the snow does come down naturally, I have to say it looks...
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If you want to got from Jeffreys Bay to Capetown by bus, I recommend to go to Port Elizabeth and take the bus there. Although you have to backtrack, because it´s rhe other direction you avoid som hassles. The bus departs in the middle of the night in a small town 10 km west of JB. You have to...
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This bustling town has it all, according to surfers. It has sun, white-gold beaches, dark-blue water and apparently the perfect wave. I would not know about the perfect wave, but I do know that this relaxing holiday town has an air of fun about.
Jeffrey’s as it is known in...
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The Hogsback Inn is situated near the end of this little village, deep in the Amatola Mountains in the Eastern Cape. Beautiful gardens and a tranquil environment invites guests to come, relax, and enjoy nature. This is about all that one can do here.
At the Inn, you can choose...
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The Eastern Cape is best known for its Game Reserves and Private Safari Lodges. One of the Game Reserves that I fell in love with is the Amakhala Game Reserve, only 45 minutes drive out of Port Elizabeth. Amakhala’s accommodation consist of five different types of accommodation.
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The suburb of Summerstrand is one of the most well known and wealthiest residential and entertainment suburbs in Port Elizabeth. It is appropriately called Summerstrand, because everything in this...
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Hogsback is one of those middle-of-nowhere places that you’ll love if you’re happy with your travel companions and can entertain yourself, but you’ll hate it if you need 24-hour distractions. Activities include hiking, eating, cycling and sitting in front of the fire. That’s about it....
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