Cape Town is a great place to get outdoors and try your hand at some active pursuits. From skydiving to sand-boarding there are so many activities that we decided to just cover the first three letters of the alphabet – so here is the A to C of active pursuits in and around Cape Town:
Abseiling
What’s [...]
Sometimes there’s nothing more relaxing on holiday then sitting back and sipping on a nice cool cocktail, as you watch the bustling city life pass you by. This past-time is even more enjoyable in the laid-back South African capital of Cape Town and whether you want to flash the cash or enjoy a secret sun-downer [...]
Bhutan, the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, is a land shrouded in mystery and steeped in ancient tradition. This is never more apparent than if you coincide your Bhutan Trekking holiday with one of the country’s Buddhist tsechu festivals known as tsechus. There are festivals throughout the year and some tour companies provide tailor-made Bhutan trekking [...]
Table Mountain – the symbol of Cape Town. Wonderful to look at it may be, but do you want to get more out of it during your trip to this amazing city? There are loads of ways that you can experience the mountain, some of which are certainly not for the faint hearted. Here are [...]
When it comes to holidays involving lots of walking, South Africa is hard to beat. There is plenty to see and do during a walking holiday, but one of the things that you really shouldn’t miss is the excellent local food on offer. South African cuisine is varied and delicious, and if you are a [...]
A gap year can be one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of an entire lifetime. But how do you beat the inevitable gap year blues that are bound to hit upon your return? We look at a few ways in which you can integrate the experiences of your year out into your everyday life.
Take [...]
Food is undeniably one of the most enjoyable and enviable aspects of a holiday in Menorca, Son Bou being no exception to this rule. But feeding your appetite doesn’t mean you have to go out to a restaurant every night of the week; self-catering in Son Bou can be just as much fun as going out [...]
Why consider Cape Town as a holiday destination?
A different world
We take overseas holidays for many reasons. For some, it’s perhaps a question of getting guaranteed sunshine. For others it may be more to do with beaches, pools and tanning etc. Yet some people take their holidays primarily because they’d like to have a new experience.
That’s [...]
If you’re any sort of student and just about any age, then taking a medium-term break and doing something ‘different’ is often highly appealing. That’s why you may find gap year projects in wildlife conservation to be of interest.
The same old drudgery
Let’s face it, however gifted and dedicated a student you are, you may sometimes feel [...]
The idea of a holiday walking South Africa may sound like an adventure. That’s good, because – it’s meant to be!
South Africa – The rainbow nation
The comparatively recent history of South Africa, over the past 20-30 years, is relatively well known to all. Out of troubled times has come a modern nation for the 21st century [...]
When you’re walking Peru you’ll find that you can view most of the country’s attractions by foot. However, it isn’t until you’re airborne that you’ll be able to spot Peru’s most unusual attractions; a series of lines, whose origin and purpose still have historians guessing.
What are the Nazca Lines?
The Nazca Lines are a series [...]
Whether you’re walking Peru’s wonderful landscapes, or taking some time out in the beautiful cities, you will find yourself taking in many of the country’s intriguing and respected traditions. The traditions of Peru are both long-standing and of great importance to many Peruvians – here are some to look out for.
Traditional Dress
When you’re walking Peru, [...]
Winter is a prime time for sightseeing New York’s best bits, as the city starts to change with the seasons. Once the leaves have fallen and the snow starts to settle, a winter wonderland emerges, and where better to enjoy it from than on the ice. Ice skating is a popular pastime in New York’s [...]
While giving a mobile phone to a dog is pretty useless, unless of course you want to see it chewed to smithereens, using a pager on your pooch could be a pretty good idea. Don’t believe us? Here are a few reasons why:
A Great Training Device
Some training collars still emit an electronic correction, which, although [...]
One of the oldest and most fascinating residential districts of Cape Town is the Bo-Kaap. It is located on the slopes of Signal Hill, not far from the Parliament. The Bo-Kaap is made up of a network of alleyways hidden behind a façade of brightly coloured 19th century Dutch and Georgian terraces. This is the [...]
Drivers and cyclists everywhere are often at odds over such matters as who has the right of way, but visiting car drivers and bicycle riders agree on one thing; Cape Town has good roads and bad drivers. Whether you will have your foot on a gas pedal, or be pushing pedals when you travel around [...]
Some people will not consider African vacations because they are worried about exotic tropical diseases, bad water, various creatures that have poisonous bites or stings, and substandard medical facilities run by under qualified staff. Such fears are certainly justified for some parts of Africa. However, this is not the case with Cape Town. Here the [...]
So you think you know all there is to know about sightseeing New York? You’ve seen the Statue of Liberty, taken the elevator to the top of the Empire State Building and got lost in the Guggenheim, but did you know that as well as being the world’s capital city, the resort is also home [...]
There are not many people who can resist some retail therapy when they are on a holiday abroad; there’s just something about the lure of unfamiliar shops and exotic marketplaces that makes you want to spend. If you’re on a holiday walking South Africa, not only will you have the opportunity to explore what the [...]
The Jewish population of Cape Town is about sixteen thousand. Most of them are descendants of Eastern European refugees who fled discrimination and pogroms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Jews of South Africa faced few legal obstructions because British law protected freedom of religion. However, in the 20th century there would be [...]
Cape Town presents an odd mix of historical buildings. They are the result of the city’s historical role as the halfway point on the maritime trade route between Western Europe and the Far East, and of colonisation by the Dutch and then the British. Cape Town’s hottest tourist attraction, the glitzy V&A Waterfront Complex, is a [...]
The UK haulage business is competitive, and nowhere is this seen more than in the area of returnloads.
A refresher course
Just in case you’ve been living a very sheltered life during your time in the business, returnloads are all about trying to make a living. The basic idea is that it’s pretty much commercial suicide to [...]
A holiday to Cape Town will provide you with a mind-spinning array of activities and sometimes it can be hard fitting everything in. But if you do happen to find yourself with a spare day and want to experience something a little out of the ordinary, why not try a little train-travel to see some [...]
Whilst New Zealand walking will introduce you to stunning vistas and beautiful undulating green hillsides, the best views in the country are often seen from great heights. Luckily New Zealand is also known for its cragged mountainsides and for boasting the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere. It is these man-made structures that can [...]
Wellington, New Zealand’s capital is a small but perfectly formed holiday destination with a wealth of experiences just waiting to be enjoyed. A visit to this picturesque harbour city can be a flying weekend visit, a week-long exploration, or simply the icing on the cake of a grand tour of New Zealand. Walking Wellington’s eclectic [...]
We all know how handy a pager can be. For a start, where would emergency services be without them? But even in our day-to-day lives, the pager has become an invaluable tool to keep us connected, not only for convenience but for safety as well. But inevitably, things can get embarrassing if your pager sets [...]
By the time we humans morph into adulthood, most of us have realised that in order to get by in life to any degree of success, we need to learn how to communicate effectively – both in our working and personal lives. Many communications strategies develop naturally as we mature and become more aware of [...]
If you visit Laos, you may well struggle to believe that the peaceful and pristine environment you see was once at the centre of a violent and revolutionary war. Today, tranquil village life, the fascinating culture and the impressive natural scenery of the country makes it high up on many people’s list of must-see holiday [...]
On the 17th of May 2010, Bonita Norris returned to the safety of Everest Base Camp, trekking down to meet her team and earn a place in history as the youngest Briton ever to summit the world’s highest peak.
At the age of 22, Bonita (from Berkshire, Great Britain) has eclipsed the record of Victoria James, [...]
Sightseeing New York could never get boring no matter how many times you’ve visited the city. It really is the town that never sleeps and, no matter where you are and at what time, there will be something for you to see and do in the Big Apple. But sometimes once you’ve explored all the [...]
On a flying visit, sightseeing New York usually involves exploring some of the more iconic city landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. But if you have a bit more time, a little imagination, and you can stay out after dark, then heading underground in New York will open up entirely [...]
Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is, for some, the culmination of a life’s dream and for others, simply the opportunity to explore one of the most remote mountain regions of the world. Passing through four provinces, the lower regions of Lamjung and Myagdi, and Manang and Mustang in the higher elevations, the Annapurna Circuit [...]
There are many culinary delights on offer for anyone heading to Menorca. Son Bou is an ideal location to get to grips with Menorcan cuisine, and when you head here you will be spoilt for choice with all the food on offer.
Menorcan food comprises a whole host of fresh ingredients and styles that create something [...]
What could be more Mexican than a good dance? Before you visit the Desire Resort, you may just want to get on your dancing shoes and put yourself through your paces, but what sorts of dances are you likely to see in Mexico?
The Salsa
This fast and feisty dance might have originated in Cuba, but that [...]
Speak to any truckdriver and you’ll probably find someone who more often than not takes his work home with him. No, we don’t mean he pulls up outside his house with his truck still full (although with a returnloads this may well be the case); it’s just that a truck driver tends to eat, sleep and [...]
They say like mother like daughter and like father like son, and this is often the case within the haulage industry, as many children take after their parents and get behind the wheel at the first possible opportunity. So, get them interested and thinking about deliveries and returnloads while they’re still young with the help of [...]
Are you looking for new ways to differentiate your courier business? If you are, maybe the best way to make yourself stand out is with a new number plate. Every car on the road might have one, but somehow we always remember the personalised ones. So if you want to get yourself out there, then [...]
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business, and you love driving, then becoming a courier is the obvious choice for you. As long as you have a clean licence and are in relatively good health, it is an occupation that doesn’t discriminate against age, gender, religion or even size. However, size IS an issue [...]
