All Terrain

The last time we went to the Northern Cape we fell in love with the remoteness , character and charm of this big province. Sometimes we drove for over a 100 km without seeing another vehicle or person. Wherever we stopped the locals made us feel so welcome.Our end destination was the Richtersveld National Park , due to the distance …

Sustainable tourism has three key components, the environment the economy and the social consequence,they all work hand in hand. Today we are going to look at ways in which we can limit our impact on the environment and travel in a more “eco-friendly fashion. To many South Africans tourism represents a living and it is critical that this sector is …

A growing trend in South Africa is that of pet friendly facilities, facilities that accept and allow socialized animals to stay over, numerous campsites and self catering venues offer this at a nominal charge . Many destinations even offer special meals and bedding as well as parlours for pampering. But one should be sure that your dog is suited to …

According to the Automobile Association( AA) there are over 11 million registered vehicles in South Africa (excluding caravans and trailers). According to statistics, the majority of these vehicles – around 60-70% are uninsured. These are shocking figures one needs to understand that insurance is not a luxury, but a necessity. Statistics from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) indicate there …

Last weekend I assisted a stranded motorist by simply jumpstarting his car- he had left his lights on. It was a simple exercise that also saw me tying a loose hose back into position as well. He was amazed at my “array” of tools which I carry in a canvas roll and keep under my front seat. Now the list …