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Camping in Ceres, a morning hike and swim in God’s Bath tub

It's that time of the year again, my annual obligatory camping trip. Last year, we went on a camping trip along the Breede River. This time around, we combined a

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The Museum of Illusions, Cape Town. It’s all about perspective.

Upside-down balconies, tilted rooms, light illusions and bundles of laughter. That was the essence of our visit to the Museum of Illusions in Cape Town on a cloudy October afternoon.

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Explore the winelands on the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor

Every year, I try to explore a new place or activity on my birthday. This year, we decided to spend the day in the winelands visiting wine farms on the

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Experience the Scenic Steam Train Ride to the Elgin Market

A weekend steam train ride to the Elgin Railway Market. A fun trip with beautiful views and an incredible ride over Sir Lowry's pass.

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Camping along the Breede River in the summer time

Camping was always a no-no for me. But then I married a camper and agreed to one camping trip a year. My general view is that camping is camping, copy

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The tailor shop

September 2, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

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Be your own accessory!

August 12, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

When I had long hair, my biggest problem was finding Continue Reading

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“it’s not how you fall but how you get up”

July 29, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

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THE SAW

July 7, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

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Ignorance was bliss!

July 3, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

How much of what goes into flying a plane do Continue Reading

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It’s complicated?

June 28, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

As we grow older, life seems to become more complicated. Continue Reading

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A little bit of Yoda

June 21, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

Today I woke up to the theme song to Stars Continue Reading

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Most days

June 4, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

Most days my morning excursion to work is uneventful. Most Continue Reading

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It’s written in the cards

May 25, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

I ended my birthday celebrations with a thoroughly entertaining show Continue Reading

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Wherefore art thou winter boots?

May 6, 2011 Hitekani Mbatsana

Crispy cold mornings and darkened morning skies; Muted morning birds Continue Reading

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Hitekani Mbatsana

Hello! I'm a writer and blogger based in South Africa. I love exploring beautiful, fun and adventurous places to visit in South Africa. Tag along and get inspired to travel more.

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  • Camping in Ceres, a morning hike and swim in God’s Bath tub
  • The Museum of Illusions, Cape Town. It’s all about perspective.
  • Explore the winelands on the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor
  • Experience the Scenic Steam Train Ride to the Elgin Market
  • Camping along the Breede River in the summer time

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