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Best places to see the Big 5
Having recently visited the Pilanesberg, I am now serious craving another bush holiday. However, the problem comes in when you want to visit a big 5 game reserve. As a South African taking 2 days to drive through the bush and potentially spot some of the most magnificent creatures, sounds like a weekend well spent, the only problem is not many of us can afford it. When it comes to some lodges you are looking at forking out as much as you would on a trip to Europe. So where can you go that isn’t too hard on the pocket? Luckily there are a few options. Obviously,…
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8 photos that will make you fall in love with Croatia
Croatia seems to be on everyone’s lips at the moment and with reason. In August 2018 we had the opportunity to visit this beautiful country and it definitely lived up to its reputation. We decided that if you are going to travel to the gem of the Adriatic the best way to see it is by sea and boarded Sail Croatia for a 7 day roundtrip from Split to Dubrovnik and back. The trips itinerary included a different city every night with an afternoon swim stop with lunch to break up your day at sea. The cities are each special in their own way and choosing only 8…
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Travel through 5 European cities in 3 weeks
As South Africans we honestly live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. So, when it comes to picking a holiday destination we really have to choose carefully to be able to find a place that can come close to the beautiful areas we have on our doorstep. After a vast amount of research and a substantial time on Pinterest, five specific destinations were added to her itinerary: Croatia, Vienna, Budapest, Milan and Venice. In her own words, Kriya gives us an account of her tour of Europe. Croatia The land of crystal-clear waters, great seafood and ‘Kings Landing’. Croatia is a vast country with a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It…
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VOOV’s giving away 100GB this Halloween!
You know that I am the first person to try out a social media platform and my recent favourite has got to be VOOV! This exciting app allows users to create funky 15-second videos using built in filters, songs and stickers.The platform now makes using the internet easier with a chance to win 100GB of data in their MONSTER HALLOWEEN DATA GIVEAWAY!All you need to do is download VOOV from your app store, create a profile and create 1 x 15 second video consisting of one of the listed songs below. Once you have created your video, you will be required to use one of the video tags and hope…
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How to make a custom holiday hat
Every beach holiday needs the perfect custom-made holiday hat but the recent trend has made their prices increase ridiculously. So why not make one yourself? It’s quite easy and took me less than an hour to make. What you will need: A hat Sequins Ribbon Scissors A glue gun First, you will need to find your perfect saying. We decided to go with “La Dolce Vita” because it perfectly summed up our holiday. Glue the ribbon around the top of the hat. Use a pencil and draw the wording onto the brim of the hat. Use the glue gun to glue the sequins along the pencil outline. …
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Tips to find the perfect accommodation for your next trip
Planning a trip is unbelievably exciting but finding the perfect accommodation within your budget can get quite stressful. Here are a few tips that can make finding your dream accommodation a breeze. 1.Location, location, location I start by looking through some of the main tourist attractions in the area I am planning on visiting. I use this to choose the location that we would stay in. The closer you are to the attraction the less transport you will need to use. “Unexpected splendour: the late 19th-century lobby of the budget design hotel Motel One Staatsoper.” Don’t forget the compact Outdoor Lounge, a tempting spot for an al fresco breakfast or Viennese…
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Things to do in Gauteng over the long weekend
Did the long weekend sneak up on you? Are you strapped cash and prefer to stay home? Well, I have a few great things to keep you and the family busy over the long weekend in Gauteng. If you are like me and enjoy a good glass of wine, Fijnwyn should definitely be on your to-do list. The event is based at Shokran which is a unique events venue situated in a tranquil farm setting amid pecan nut and almond plantations only 12km from Woodlands Boulevard. It is the ideal setting for families to enjoy a day where they will feast their senses on wine, food and music. The market…
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5 Pretoria Markets you need to know about
Everyone loves a good food market. Especially when you know you are going to get great food, craft beer, vintage clothing and maybe a little live music. Over the past few years, Pretorians have really caught onto the market trend and we are lucky enough to see a good variety of events popping up. Here is my pick of the best markets to visit in Pretoria. Deep Roots Market Date: Every first Friday of the month, 4pm to late Location: 78 Storrar Drive, Groenkloof, Pretoria Deep Roots Market started a little while ago and slowly but surely become one of my favourite markets to visit in Pretoria. You can expect a…
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Make your digital marketing great with these simple tips
For the past few years, I have been the digital lead for a South African radio station. We have worked really hard to create a great digital brand and through the process, I have learnt a few very cool tips that you could apply to your business. You can follow me on Twitter for all the tips and tricks as well. Tweets about #digitalmarketingtips from:kriyag
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The best places to see the Northern Lights
Getting to see the Northern Lights is one of the most amazing natural occurrences I have ever seen and if it isn’t on your bucket list I definitely suggest that you add it. A common misconception is that you need to travel quite far in order to observe the aurora borealis but in actual fact, it is quite an easy trip and lucky enough there are a number of places you can see it. Finland Finland is one of the best places on Earth to spot the Northern Lights – they appear on more than 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland. Finland also offers a number of glass igloos…
