Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and is located in the north of the Gauteng Province. It’s one of South Africa’s three capitals and is only 50km from Johannesburg, the capital of the region. The city is sometimes called Jacaranda City by natives after the Jacaranda trees that line many of the streets. [...]
Long car journeys can be a harrowing experience even for adults never mind the kids. Keeping them quiet can be quite a chore so here a few ideas that might help distract the kids from the torture that sitting in the back a car can be. And remember that the kids will usually enjoy participation [...]
Bloemfontein, often referred to as the City of Roses, is located right in the heart of South Africa in a province called the Free State. It’s the sixth largest city in South Africa and is located on the N1 motorway between Cape Town and Johannesburg. The name comes from the Dutch translation of Spring of [...]
Pietermaritzburg is the capital of the KwaZulu-Natal region in South Africa. The city of Pietermaritzburg (more commonly shortened to Maritzburg) is a beautiful Victorian city, most famous for its history and architecture. Not only is it located on the major route between the cities of Johannesburg and Durban, it’s packed with attractions and activities, is [...]
East London is a small city located in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, less than 300 kms from Port Elizabeth. The city overlooks the Indian Ocean and it has all the S’s: Sun, Sea and Sand. Here you’ll find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, among them Nahoon Reef – a [...]
The sunny city of Durban is a popular tourist resort and an excellent holiday destination in its own right. You can get around the city via public transport, but many of the gems of the region are a good bit out of Durban, so you’ll definitely need a car to see the best of the [...]
Dublin is a compact city which is easily explored on foot, but you really need a car to explore beyond this charming city. Here are some reasons to hire a car when you visit Dublin… 1. Have a car awaiting your arrival After a long flight, it’s good to know that your car hire will be [...]
Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year all over the world even in countries that aren’t predominantly Christian. Airports in particular are a menagerie of pandemonium so it can require some military precision to navigate them successfully. Luckily, Christmas Day this year lands in the mid week. This, at least, may [...]
You’ll spend precious time and money messing around on public transport, so the quickest and most efficient way to see the incredible sights of Cape Town is definitely by car. The master of your own itinerary, you can navigate your way round the roads of this majestic region to take in all the main attractions [...]
The medieval city of Lille is located in northern France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2004. The city, which has a long and interesting history, is the largest city in the region and is on the French-Belgian border. It also connects to the UK, via the Channel Tunnel. It takes about 1 [...]