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Big Five Safari Near Johannesburg: Our Pilanesberg Week

2026-09-2334:35

Two and a half hours from Johannesburg, no malaria tablets, no light aircraft, and we still saw all of the Big Five in a day. After three weeks in Cape Town, we headed north for Doug's very first safari, staying at Kwa Maritane Lodge inside Pilanesberg Game Reserve and heading out on private game drives with our guide, Heinrich. Why Pilanesberg Works for a First Safari from JohannesburgWhat the Big Five Are and How Pilanesberg Compares with KrugerStaying at Kwa Maritane Lodge: Chalets, Spa, B...

How to Add Soft Adventure to Your European Itinerary

2026-09-0932:49

Adventure gets sold to us as faster, harder, higher. In this week's Tracy chats with Lynne Nieman, founder of Wander Your Way and Wander Your Way Adventures, about soft adventure travel in Europe and why gentle can be the most memorable way to explore. What soft adventure means and what it avoidsWhy Europe's countryside and small towns make travel feel more connectedSimple ways to add a short walk to a city-based itineraryUsing local tourism boards and information centres to find easy routesA...

Cape Town in Winter: What to Know Before You Go

2026-08-2634:35

Winter might not be the obvious time to visit Cape Town, but after three weeks there we would happily do it all again. Cape Town in winter turns out to be quieter, cheaper and far more enjoyable than we had envisaged, so in this episode we share the practical details that made our stay smooth, from where we based ourselves to how we handled transport, tipping and staying connected. In this episode: - Why we chose winter for Cape Town and what the weather is really like - How to time Table M...

South Africa Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in Cape Town in Winter

2026-08-1238:19

We share the Cape Town highlights from our three week winter stay, from Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront to day trips for penguins, history and wine. We also talk honestly about what surprised us, what we skipped, and how to plan around weather, tours and travel comfort. The tablecloth cloud and winter wind can change everything fast, so we explain how we handled tickets, when to go, and how to stay flexible. Kirstenbosch saved us a day when the mountain was blocked, and Bo-Kaap turn...

A Wine Lover's Guide to Planning a Trip to France

2026-07-2924:44

We talk with Paris-based wine expert Elisa about how to plan a French wine trip that fits your taste, your budget, and your travel style, whether you are wine-curious or a long-time collector. We share practical ways to choose regions, book tastings, and build a full vineyard experience that goes beyond the bottle. • France as a top wine travel destination thanks to wine, food, landscapes and culture • quick guide to Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne differences • how Elisa m...

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