The big appeal of a small Karoo dorp

Van Wyksdorp in the Karoo may not be near to anything, yet exploring its surrounding mountain passes and staying there is a journey very much worth taking. Brian Berkman tells you how.

Visit Cape Town’s First Thursday and stay in the heart of the old city

Brian Berkman recommends you hobnob with artists, visit one of the world’s coolest streets, feel hip and enjoy the vibe as a Millennial might, but then curl up in deluxe age-appropriate, high-thread count comfort.

Stay in romantic cabins and commune with nature at the foot of the Outeniqua

Brian Berkman says this forested hideaway feels very remote but ArendsRus is close enough to George to also enjoy the many other nearby attractions.

Explore all that Sedgefield has to offer while enjoying a total relax!

Brian Berkman typically used to pass through Sedgefield on the N2 without exploring the area further. But since booking in at the four-star In Toto Retreat, he is now a convert and urges you to do the same.

Sweet Palermo nachos: A flavourful twist on a timeless snack

Nachos: do they even need an introduction? Surely everyone has eaten nachos at some point? Today, we share a recipe of this timeless and immensely popular snack.

A simple guide to operating a game hunting and agritourism venue

Game farm owners can benefit from hunting, agritourism and breeding. In this article, we discuss some tips on running a sustainable game operation in South Africa.

A unique opportunity to go back in time

Brian Berkman visits Earthbox at Lourensford Wine Estate and ventures 5m down into the earth.

Preserving Klein Karoo landscape while returning original game to the region

Magnificent rooms, wonderful staff and their service, exquisite meals as well as excellent game viewing and nature walks made a stay at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve well worth the drive, wites Brian Berkman.

Unlocking KZN’s South Coast for agritourism

With an abundance of agricultural activity, the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is a prime destination for agritourism, where leisure travel meets in an immersive agri-centred experience.

Find peace and quiet at Littlestone Cottage

At this quaint stone cottage at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains you will be disturbed by nothing more than birdsong.

Spanish tortilla with chorizo, potato and Sweet Palermo

Here, we have a Spanish Sweet Palermo tortilla for you. Although it might seem easy, cooking a good tortilla actually takes a bit of experience. But don’t let that stop you trying – because the more effort you put into making something, the more you enjoy the final result, right?