Johannesburg City Bytes

Mapungubwe Hotel Apartments

Unlike its namesake, the Mapungubwe Hotel is a quintessential modern establishment, offering all manner of trappings the well-heeled traveller comes to expect. Like aircon and room bound...

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The Mosaic City

Jo'burg is a mosaic. Many fragments of glasslike pieces make up the city. People, buildings, movement, vibe. All of these colour it in. They make the city hum.

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Whispering Pines Country...

There is no shortage of luxurious guesthouses in Magaliesburg. And I've been to a few ( and a few not so luxurious one too). But my favourite so far is without a doubt Whispering Pines...

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How to Weather the...

I'm learning how to make dombolo otherwise known as traditional steamed bread, and damn, it smells good. Other pots on the prima paraffin stoves contain exotics like morogo (wild...

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Emoyeni

So the long weekends of April roll in again and I have the choice of taking it easy or getting to May feeling like I need another month of long weekends to recover.

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Matlapa Lodge

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to get away from Joburg Life at least once a month- not too far, and not necessarily for an extended amount of time- but far and long enough to escape...

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Forest Creek Lodge

Forest Creek Lodge, the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Situated near Dullstroom, it is in one of the most beautiful locations in the South Africa.

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Barton's Folly

Head out of the city for a relaxing culinary experience. Barton's Folly is a wonderful country restaurant with the class and style of upmarket city dining.

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Olive tree Farm

This beautiful guesthouse in the heart of Magaliesburg is the perfect escape from the hussle and bussle of city life.

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