The best way to travel is really dependent upon the person who is going on holiday and the destination they have chosen. The more independent, adventurous personality will, in all likelihood, opt for the flexibility of a self drive tour, whereas the individual who prefers to have everything cut and dried and taken care of on their behalf will possibly choose either a guided or group tour, depending on how sociable they are.
The really startling factor that will have parents of ADHD children whooping for joy is how the great outdoors rivals Ritalin when it comes to improving dwindling concentration levels.
Expert Author: Amelia Stenson | Category: Workplace Although there is little concrete data relating to accidents in South African factories, the government has recently estimated that accidents in the work place cost the nation an incredible R18 billion per annum! Clearly the single-most dangerous element in any factory, be it food processing or the manufacture of furniture, is..
A climax of any Uganda safari is undoubtedly tracking the largest living primate on the planet, the endangered mountain gorilla, through some of the most impenetrable jungle in the world...
Each year, big business conglomerates try to outdo each other by hosting the corporate function of the decade, so here are a handful of earmarked corporate functions with kick.
There are a host of sublime shopping destinations world-wide for the intrepid traveller. While some are rather more expensive than others, we have earmarked a handful really worth the air miles.
Expert Author: Amelia Stenson | Category: Legal Man first started thinking of risk management A.D. already, so although there were no insurance lawyers per se, there were a number of rather astute merchants who...
Every single day in South Africa an estimated 36 lives are lost in car accidents. And while there are a number of traditional triggers, driving under the influence and speeding remain the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents. Although human error is reported to be the sole cause of 57 per cent of all accidents and the contributing factor in at least 90 per cent of all incidents on the road, it can be broken down into a number of sub categories including drunk driving, speeding and driver fatigue.
There are a handful of dream locations that offer the astute and well-heeled traveller entertainment, relaxation and, often most importantly, relative privacy. We have selected four locations preferred by the A-listers and why...
Expert Author: Amelia Stenson | Category: Gifts Each year we celebrate the great role mums play in our lives by trying to spoil them with something extra special and personal. These tokens are but a minuscule thank you for all their selfless commitment, unconditional love and enduring care they unswervingly provide us with.
It’s not only the divas of haute couture that set and change trends on a seasonal basis but the wedding planners too. With the ominous threat of global warming expected to scupper all our plans, the overwhelming trend this year is ‘Go Green’.
Finding a theme for your party doesn’t have to be a headache; in fact it should be loads of fun, where convention and social norms are tossed with gay abandon right out of the window. If you follow the fanciful flight of your imagination whilst employing the unforgiving light of reality as your guide, you shouldn’t go too far wrong.
The majestic Victoria Falls is one of the largest natural cascades on the planet and, during the rainy season, the mist from the water impact zone below rises to over 400 metres in the air. Today a world heritage site, The Falls were first 'discovered' by explorer David Livingstone, who promptly named them after Queen Victoria, following the colonial trend of naming anything and everything after the reigning British Monarch of the day.
Animal print has never and, arguably, will never go out of fashion simply because it reminds us of a time when, as hunter-gatherers, we would envelop and adorn ourselves in the warmth and wonder of genuine exotic skins. Fashion has embraced this deep-seated connection with animal print and clothes and accessories remain crafted from these beautiful skins into such art pieces as ostrich handbags, crocodile belts and snakeskin purses to this day.
General Motors’ contribution to the outsized SUV stable is the Hummer, a vehicle that has had a relatively short but equally contentious lifetime. Based on the US Army’s Military High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (MMWV or Hum-Vee), the Hummer is the layman’s answer to a tiny tank and its off-road capabilities are more than awe-inspiring.
Tourists to South Africa are generally dished up the usual itineraries where only the mainstream destinations of Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Kruger National Park are included. However, for those select few who are prepared to make the effort, there are several fascinating destinations that offer visitors a glimpse into a nation that is both diverse and incomparably beautiful.
Zambia has often been branded the 'Real Africa' or the 'Rough Diamond' of the darkest continent as Zambia's beauty is unrivalled the world over. It is a country that embraces the hardship of the African bush but also has some of the most stunning water resources; a resource that is unbelievably rare and precious in the Southern African region.
Cape Town has long been the preferred destination of gastronomic gurus the world over and it is not hard to see why. Situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, with some of the most prolific fresh fruit, vegetable and cheese farms close by, the city has a remarkable array of top-flight restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine.
Research has indicated that children have a strong attraction to the great outdoors, purely because it is a source of never-ending stimulation. It stands to reason, then, that nature is undeniably one of the best teachers and most important factors in the growth of a child's EQ (emotional quotient) and IQ (intelligence quotient).
For eons, well-heeled lovers have made for the island of Mauritius to enjoy the privacy and rare beauty of a picture-perfect honeymoon and there is no doubt that for millennia to come the young and the love-struck will make their way to the island for this self same reason.
