Five reasons why outdoor hobbies make good recreational activities
Thinking of taking up a new pastime? Here are five reasons why choosing the outdoors as the setting for your future hobby may be a good idea. 1. Outdoor hobbies combat [...]
Take another look at adventure recreation
Does the call of the wild not hold that certain attraction for you? Do you not fancy yourself as a bit of an adrenaline junky? Well, it might be worth [...]
Building resilience in the great outdoors
Heading out of doors not only provides a change of scenery and the chance to enjoy nature. The outdoors can also be an effective classroom and teacher, providing opportunities for [...]
Fun family summer holiday activities
"Mom (or Dad), I'm bored!" Schools are nearly out and many a parent is searching for ideas on how to spend some quality family time and help stave off boredom. [...]
Avoid the emergency room this holiday season
The last place you would want to spend your holiday is in the emergency ward of a hospital; yet that is exactly what happens worldwide, every holiday season. Here are [...]
Ten fun places to visit on a budget
Finding fun places to go to and things to do with your children during the holidays is easier and cheaper than you think. All it takes is a bit of [...]
Free fun family winter activities
Winter has well and truly arrived and while it certainly is not as much fun as summer, the colder weather does not mean that family time should be any less [...]
Too busy? No need to turn off the TV
Relaxing in front of the TV and being productive? What a contradiction! It's possible, though! Multitasking is the name of the game There's usually one in every family. Maybe it [...]
Prevent sports injuries
Playing sports is a lot of fun. Getting hurt is definitely not. Fortunately, sports injuries can, in many cases, be prevented. Common sports injuries The most common sports injuries are [...]
How to be a responsible tourist
Being a tourist is all about discovering new places and people. However, don't be the one they wave away with a sigh of relief when you depart – be a [...]
Little money for a lot of hobby
Using your free time to learn new skills or have new experiences is what having a hobby is about. Some hobbies cost very little but deliver much. Why a hobby? [...]
Gas or charcoal: the great braai debate
A braai, that is cooking meat on a wood, charcoal or gas fire, is without question the most popular social activity in South Africa. The most hotly debated question linked [...]