Over three months, YEI has followed the adventure of retiree/cyclist/pilgrim Elred Lawrence, 60. This is the last chapter of the journey, and YEI chatted to Elred to find out how the trip went. To recap, Elred has just returned to South Africa after biking his way along the 2083 km Via Francigena. This major ancient […]
Read MoreA drunken grandmother who punched a passenger in the face on a Qantas flight to New Zealand was on Tuesday ordered to pay the cost of the aircraft having to return to Melbourne. Frances Macaskill (58) pleaded guilty in a Melbourne court to one charge of offensive and disorderly behaviour and another of assault. […]
Read MoreI was very excited last year to win a weekend at Mazeppa Bay. We took the prize up in February, and enjoyed a weekend of pure unadulterated relaxation. A problem-free and enjoyable 1-Time flight took us to East London Airport, where the Mazeppa Bay shuttle service collected us. The shuttle service took us on a […]
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Bush breaks are magic! Having been a Kruger Park addict for more than 25 years, I discovered last year that I could get my “bush fix” at Ngwenya Lodge. There must be very few places in this country where one can one sit in bed with that first cup of early morning coffee, and watch the bushveld come alive, while gazing in awe at a panoramic view of the Kruger National Park. I have to admit I am sold!
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