South Africa

The Ultimate Guide To Mythical Creatures And Where To Find Them

Suffering from wanderlust but want to try something a little different from the average holiday? Why not ditch the predictable and try something a little more… mysterious. How about hitting... Read More

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Feeling the Chill? 5 Places to Head for Winter Sunshine

Craving a little winter sunshine? When the weather turns chilly at home, you might just find yourself dreaming of the perfect sunny getaway – but you don’t have to leave... Read More

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Your Guide to Drinking Wine Around the World

Whether you’re a wine lover, a Chardonnay connoisseur or just enjoy a glass of red at the end of a long day, you’ll know that wine is one of life’s finest pleasures. But... Read More

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The Oyster Box hotel, Umhlanga (near Durban), South Africa

During her stay in Durban, our Modern Explorer will be staying at the Oyster Box Hotel. Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean,... Read More

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10 Best Alternative Same-Sex Honeymoon Destinations

With the arrival of same-sex marriage in the UK, couples are looking for honeymoon destinations as individual and extraordinary as their partnership. Here are the unsung heroes of gay and... Read More

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Escaping the cold to find winter sun in South Africa

As winter descends on the Northern Hemisphere and snow covers Europe’s cobbled streets, the tendency to daydream about sunshine and warmer temperatures can become habit. Where do you go to... Read More