Planning a 5 day hike in Namibia’s Fish River Canyon stretched my comfort zone to uncomfortable proportions. It became a real dilemma of “should I stay or should I go”. I was fairly fit, had a back pack and sleeping bag. I should go? I went. I came back a better person albeit a battered… Read More Fish River Canyon Hike – my ultimate adventure
On the first Friday of December I set off to Gansbaai for a very important early morning meeting. The great white sharks were waiting and I was anxious to redeem myself from our first embarrassing encounter. A few years ago I did a shark cage dive and flapped around so much in the cage that… Read More Great White Shark Adventure
Any weekend on the Cape Whale Coast could be relaxing or exciting – whichever way you plan it. It never has to be boring. This past weekend had so much happening that you needed a weekend after the weekend! From the cultured First Friday Art Walk and dinner at the new Origins at The Marine to… Read More Photo Memories of #capewhalecoast Weekend
Hemel-en-Aarde is well-known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For those who believe they need to earn a drink of fine wine SA Forest Adventures offers a range of activities to complement a Hermanus outing. Having quad biked through the vineyards of Hamilton Russell I was ready for something a bit more adventurous. Adventure was what I was… Read More Hermanus Adventure #zipline
Never under-estimate small villages when it comes to tourism innovation. Grabouw might be small and it might be rural but something is happening in this little village and its exciting. Trail’s End, situated on the edge of Grabouw, is Africa’s first cycle hotel. It caters for mountain bikers and adventure seekers looking for action and convenience.… Read More Elgin boasts Africa’s first cycle hotel
“A seed hidden in the heart of an apple is an orchard invisible”. This Welsh saying caught my eye while scribbling on a notepad at Old Mac Daddy‘s. I liked it. It also rings true of the unseen valleys and wineries that unfold if you turn off the N2 between Houw Hoek and Grabouw. Only an hour from Cape Town.… Read More Elgin Country Escape – Wine & Adventure
How to capture the essence of Hermanus with ten themes only? Difficult but a great way to share the Hermanus story in September – Tourism Month. Hermanuspietersfontein is an obvious choice as it was the original name of Hermanus. This was before the local postmaster decided to shorten Hermanuspietersfontein to Hermanus to fit better on the postage stamp. The… Read More Essence of Hermanus Captured in 10 Themes
Frieda Lloyd Explores 