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Driving Tours in Franschhoek
The Franschhoek Wine RouteFrom Stellenbosch, the R310 heads over the scenic Helshoogte Pass, linking it with Franschhoek and Paarl, both of which lie some 30 minutes from the center…
Active Pursuits in Western Cape
AbseilingTake a 45m (148-ft.) abseil (rappel) next to a waterfall in the Kaaimans River Gorge in Wilderness, then canoe out (R345 per person). Call Eden Adventures (tel.…
Driving Tours in Western Cape
Route 62: The Best Road Trip in South AfricaTo reach the Garden Route from Cape Town, it's worth considering an alternative route, highly recommended for its empty roads, spectacular…
Active Pursuits in The Whale Coast
Surf & SandThe sweeping 30km (19-mile) curve of Grotto Beach can be seen from most vantage points of Walker Bay. This is a great family beach, made for long walks and swimming.…
Regions in Brief in The Whale Coast
After some 20 dusty, corrugated kilometers (12 miles) on dirt roads, soon after Gansbaai, the shark-cage diving capital, you will reach a minute speck on the map called…
Active Pursuits in Plettenberg Bay
Sea and Air SafarisOne of the top things to do in Plettenberg Bay is a marine safari in the mammal-rich bay; you'll be provided with plenty of excellent photo ops, as well as new…
Driving Tours in Cape's West Coast
Most of the year the sandveld region north of the Olifants River, a vast semiarid area known as Namaqualand, sees very few visitors. But come the rains in August or September, the…
Regions in Brief in Cape's West Coast
DarlingA small town a mere hour's drive from Cape Town, Darling attracts its fair share of visitors, particularly in September when its annual wild flower and orchid show is on --…
Side Trips in Port Elizabeth
The Home of the Perfect WaveSituated 75km (47 miles) west of Port Elizabeth, Jeffrey's Bay is an easy detour on the way to or from the Garden Route, particularly if you feel like…
In Depth in Port Elizabeth
The 1820 Settlers: Deceit, Despair & CourageThe Industrial Revolution and the end of the Napoleonic wars created a massive unemployment problem in Britain. With their…
Active Pursuits in KwaZulu-Natal
Bird-WatchingThree of South Africa's best bird-watching destinations -- St Lucia/iSimangaliso, and the Mkhuze and Ndumo reserves -- are located here. The ever popular Zululand…
In Depth in Durban
Sangomas at DawnThe Durban beachfront and its warm and inviting ocean is a mecca for all walks of life: Stroll along a Durban beach at dawn, and you may see a group of Zulu sangomas…
In Depth in Zululand
Discovering Zulu HistoryThe proud amaZulu have fascinated Westerners ever since the first party of British settlers gained permission to trade from the great Zulu king Shaka, known…
Organized Tours in Zululand
Tracking Down the Big 5 and More in ZululandRun by eZemvelo KZN Wildlife, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi (previously Hluhluwe-Umfolozi) is, at 96,453 hectares (238,824 acres), by far the…
In Depth in The Battlefields
A Brief History of the BattlefieldsThe first major battle in this area took place some 48km (30 miles) east of Dundee, at what came to be known as Blood River. Following the…
Side Trips in Coimbra
An Excursion to the Roman Town of Conímbriga One of Europe's great Roman archaeological finds, Conímbriga is 16km (10 miles) southwest of Coimbra. If you don't have a car, you can take…
Exploring the Area in Coastal Tuscany and Pisa
The Valdarno San Miniato -- The most diverting Valdarno detour is a trip southwest of Empoli to San Miniato. The hilltop Old Town is famous these days mainly for its kite-flying…
Active Pursuits in Quarteira
Sports are a main attraction here. There are 18-hole golf courses, watersports, tennis courts, a riding center, and yachting. Shops and other tourist facilities, including restaurants…
Active Pursuits in Lagos
BeachesSome of the best beaches -- including Praia de Dona Ana, the most appealing -- are near Lagos, south of the city. Follow signs to the Hotel Golfinho. If you go all the way to…
Regions in Brief in Colombia
Colombia is a country with much to offer the adventurous tourist. Whether you want to enjoy the sophisticated city atmosphere of Bogotá or swim in the clear Caribbean waters of San…
Organized Tours in Raiatea and Tahaa
Avoid Cruise-Ship Days -- Unless you're on one of them, try to avoid visiting Raiatea when cruise ships are in port, since their passengers can monopolize all organized activities…
Side Trips in Pinehurst, NC
Asheboro: North Carolina Zoological ParkA few miles north of Seagrove on U.S. 220 is the town of Asheboro, and 6 miles southeast of Asheboro off U.S. 64 and U.S. 220 is the North…
Side Trips in Playa de Jaco
Playas Hermosa, Esterillos & Bejuco South of Jacó, Costa Rica’s coastline is a long, almost entirely straight stretch of largely undeveloped beach backed by thick forests and…
Active Pursuits in Albany NY
Biking, In-Line Skating & Jogging -- The Hudson-Mohawk Bikeway is a 41-mile path along the Hudson and Mohawk rivers, connecting Albany with Schenectady and Troy, with smaller, more…
Exploring the Area in Rajasthan
The National ParksThe two most famous parks in Rajasthan, both within easy striking distance of Jaipur, are Bharatpur-Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a 2,600-hectare (6,400-acre) tract…