Nature’s Corner – Vetplant Fairies
By Alana Bailey The largest variety of succulent plant species on earth is found in South Africa, namely more than…
Nature’s Corner – Daytrip in the Kruger National Park
By Alana Bailey Blue wildebeest and impala graze together at Kwaggspan in the Kruger National Park. Ten fun facts about…
Nature’s Corner – Illegal trade in pangolins causes grave concerns
The pangolin is alleged to be the world’s most trafficked mammal. Up to 20% of all illegal wildlife trafficking involves…
Nature’s Corner – Wild dogs
By Alana Bailey This pack of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) was found lying asleep next to the road near…
Nature’s Corner – Playful baboons
Baboons (Papio ursinus) frolic near Satara Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park while a lone impala (Aepyceros melampus) crosses…
Mossel Bay’s rich cultural heritage
by Alana Bailey A relatively new tourist attraction in Mossel Bay is The Town’s House in Market Street, with a…
Mostert’s Mill – restoration work in progress!
By Alana Bailey In about 1796, the small wind-powered Mostert’s Mill was erected on Welgelegen, the farm of Dirk Gysbert…
Nature’s Corner – Eagles do not catch flies, but termites are welcome!
Wahlberg’s eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi) is also known in Afrikaans as the brown eagle. They are named after the Swedish naturalist,…
Travelling with your sense of taste
By Alana Bailey The fact that many people who have contracted Covid-19 lose their ability to taste and smell has…
The road home
Deur Alana Bailey Die Ierse sangeres Enya sing: But what are miles Across the ocean To the heart that’s coming…
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