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Getting a Rush at Moses Mabhida 4 Feb 2013 | 01:22 am
If hurtling towards the earth at high speed with nothing more than a stretchy rope to save you from a splattery death is your idea of a good time, then Moses Mabhida's Big Rush stadium swing is for yo...
Ambling in Assagay 10 Sep 2012 | 06:32 pm
Assagay's Kangelani Lodge offers relaxation, a host of gastronomical delights and a nearby tourism route to keep you busy during the day - what more could you ask for in a weekend getaway?
Bizarre Animal Behaviour 21 Aug 2012 | 03:01 am
Ever heard of suicidal birds or magnetically charged antelope? The animal kingdom is a strange and bizarre place...
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! 15 Aug 2012 | 06:01 pm
Recent chilly weather transformed the Midlands Meander into a veritable Winter Wonderland. I braved the swarms of traffic to take a gander at the snowy countryside.
Animal Olympics 2012: Champions of the Animal Kingdom 27 Jul 2012 | 11:59 pm
With the Olympics Games about to kick off, here a look at some of the champions of the animal kingdom.
Shifting into Gear: The Top Gear Festival Comes to Durban 20 Jun 2012 | 06:38 am
From roaring street racing to a highly entertaining stadium show, motoring fanatics Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond took first place with their Top Gear Durban Festival.
A 4×4 Playground 1 Jun 2012 | 11:00 pm
Although it houses some fantastic wildlife and awesome scenery, Gwahumbe Nature Reserve and Spa is really just a 4x4 playground. I had a chance to go and explore the bumpy trails recently and it was w...
Why Did the Lion Climb the Tree? 22 May 2012 | 08:45 am
Are tales of tree-climbing lions nothing more than marketing hype to draw in tourist dollars? Check out this footage of arboreal adventurers and find out why these big cats take to the branches.
Piggly Wiggly and the Amazing Maize Maze 3 May 2012 | 08:38 am
On a recent trip to the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal, I discovered a corny maze, some tasty cuisine and a whole lot of local arts and crafts.
Flying High: The African Bird of Prey Sanctuary 25 Apr 2012 | 08:57 am
From a high-flying falcon to a stealthy eagle owl, the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary in South Africa is well worth a visit. Here's the low-down on what goes on at this unique conservation haven.
