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West Coast National Park: the ultimate guide

16/4/2019

Preekstoel beach, West Coast National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Place of clear aquamarine waters and white sand beaches, wetlands, eland and zebra, flamingos and pelicans, whales and dolphins. In Spring, the area bursts into a splash of colour as wildflowers bloom. For outdoor enthusiasts there’s hiking, mountain biking and swimming. Find out more in West Coast National Park: the ultimate guide.

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Why to visit the Royal Hotel, Bethulie, Free State

10/4/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
It’s like falling down Alice’s rabbit hole to a wacky world where there’s no front door, walls are made of books, friendly ghosts walk the passages, and you’ll meet a character just as intriguing as the March Hare. Find out why to visit the Royal Hotel, Bethulie, Free State.

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Places to visit and things to do in Namibia: the north

3/4/2019

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Places to visit in Namibia: Etosha National Park

By Roxanne Reid
Deserts, rivers, wildlife, amazing landscapes. I’ve written elsewhere about the best places and things to do in south and central Namibia. In this companion piece about a country I’ve visited more than 30 times and has crept into my heart, I’m sharing my pick of places to visit and things to do in Namibia: the north. You’ll also find some tips to know before you go.

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Best African countries to visit for epic things to do

27/3/2019

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Things to do in Africa :fly over Victoria Falls

By Roxanne Reid
Think African travel and chances are the first word that pops into your mind is safari. Much as I love wildlife and safari, there’s so much more to Africa than that. This collaborative post highlights some of the best African countries to visit for epic things to do, from scuba diving and surfing to hiking on the rim of a live volcano.

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Safari honeymoon in Africa: romantic breaks for nature lovers

13/3/2019

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Honeymoon in Africa: Sossusvlei, Namibia

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re a safari lover (or even dying to embark on your first safari adventure) there’s no better time than your honeymoon. And there’s no need to rough it. Imagine candlelit dinners, romantic bath tubs, spectacular sunsets, amazing wildlife and fresh air. Here are some destinations to enjoy a safari honeymoon in Africa and find romantic breaks for nature lovers.

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Golden Gate Highlands National Park: the ultimate guide

6/3/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
The sun casts a golden glow along the sandstone buttresses in the foothills of the Maluti mountains, giving rise to the name of the Free State’s only national park – Golden Gate Highlands. About a three-hour drive from Johannesburg or Bloemfontein, it’s home to grasslands, mammals like eland and oribi, and the rare bearded vulture. Discover more about Golden Gate Highlands National Park in this ultimate guide.

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Places to visit and things to do in Namibia : south and central

27/2/2019

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Places to visit in Namibia: south and central

By Roxanne Reid
I’ve been to Namibia more than 30 times and I still love it and want to go again. It’s so diverse, with deserts, rivers and floodplains, wildlife big and small, spectacular landscapes, a place that touches your soul. People often ask me for my tips on Namibia, so here’s my pick of places to visit and things to do in Namibia: south and central. I’ll write up the north in a separate post.

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Paternoster accommodation: Azzuro self-catering

20/2/2019

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Paternoster self-catering accommodation: Azzuro

By Roxanne Reid
Sea. Beach. Fresh air. This is the stuff of weekend getaways in the West Coast village of Paternoster, South Africa. To enjoy it to the full, you’ll be looking for Paternoster accommodation. So here’s a cool place to stay that I recently discovered: Azzuro self-catering.

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Paternoster restaurants worth visiting

12/2/2019

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Abalone House, Paternoster restaurants, West Coast

By Roxanne Reid
You’ve spent the day exploring the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and lighthouse, walking on the beach at Paternoster and kayaking in the sea. Now your stomach is growling. Luckily, there’s no way you’re going to go hungry in Paternoster, with 17 restaurants offering everything from pizzas and burgers to seafood and fine dining. Here are some Paternoster restaurants worth visiting.

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20 things to do in Wilderness on the Garden Route

29/1/2019

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Things to do in Wilderness: boating on the lakes

By Roxanne Reid
Wilderness. Even the word speaks to my soul. Visit the village of Wilderness in South Africa and you’ll discover a world of rivers, lagoons, lakes, beaches, forests and mountains. Spoil yourself with everything from nature, hiking and birding to paragliding, eating and shopping. Here’s my pick of 20 things to do in Wilderness on the Garden Route.

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West Coast National Park: the ultimate guide

Why to visit the Royal Hotel, Bethulie, Free State

Places to visit and things to do in Namibia: the north

Best African countries to visit for epic things to do

Safari honeymoon in Africa: romantic breaks for nature lovers

Golden Gate Highlands National Park: the ultimate guide

Places to visit and things to do in Namibia : south and central

Paternoster accommodation: Azzuro self-catering

Paternoster restaurants worth visiting

20 things to do in Wilderness on the Garden Route

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