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South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.

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A day on the road • You never know what the road will bring. Toast Coetzer heads south on the N1 and discovers South Africa.

BOOKS AND MUSIC

More land for conservation

A NEW WAR MEMORIAL FOR CAPETOWN

Snow patrol • If you're looking for a proper winter escape, here are five snowy spots that might deliver the goods. But even if the snow is absent, fireside snuggling is guaranteed!

NIGHT WATCH

Five minutes with Sinethemba Mekuto • The nursery manager at iZingcuka Nursery near Hogsback in the Eastern Cape is working with the Cape Parrot Project (CPP) and women from the local community to grow trees and reforest this endangered bird's dwindling habitat.

LEOPARD LOUNGE The silent horror of snares

The island at the end of the earth • Imagine a place with the cleanest air and the clearest seawater, where no human or animal wants to harm you. A place where the climate is balmy year-round, with a rich history and wild scenery. A place like this exists… and it's called St Helena.

Long live the Hibiscus Coast • The KZN South Coast is a national treasure. It's still the place to go if you want a classic seaside holiday complete with warm waves, cold beer, soft serve and good vibes. Here's your guide.

BURCHELL AND THE COUNTRY OF THE BUSHMEN • How many times have you driven through a landscape and wished you could have seen it centuries ago? In 1811, the English artist and explorer, William John Burchell, travelled through South Africa. Join us as we follow in his footsteps.

TAKE YOUR PIC • Send your best shot to Toast Coetzer and you might see it here!

NEW GEAR

Walk the line

A perfect pot • Warm up with the rich flavours of these succulent dishes.

Heat in, cold out • As the old Scandinavian saying goes: “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” It's all about layering and deciding what to put on and take off depending on the temperature. These products, many locally made, will keep you warm and dry from head to toe.

Rolling out the big guns • If you're still scanning the horizon for a Chinese automotive invasion, you're looking the wrong way. It's already happening, and the new GWM Tank is the off-road spearhead into the highly lucrative and hotly contested lifestyle market.

TAKE A HIKE • The beautiful agony of Tienuurkop

STAY HERE • KEURKLOOF COTTAGE, NEAR MATJIESFONTEIN

Time out in Dullies • A long weekend in Dullstroom is just long enough to make you realise you need to spend several more weekends here! There's food, drink, art and action in abundance. Here's your guide.

8 things to do

WITH MY OWN EYES • In September 2023, Terry Brett and 22 family members gathered at Thornybush in Sabi Sand next to the Kruger to celebrate her father-in-law's 80th birthday. But Terry was also in for a wildlife “party”of note!

WIN! • A THULE SUBTERRA POWERSHUTTLE BAG WORTH R1099!

Kick plastic into touch! • On 5 June we celebrate World Environment Day when we remind ourselves to live in an eco-friendly manner. You can start by getting your family to think about how they use plastic.

THE 7 ICONS • The numbers and letters printed on a plastic item tell you...