December 2018 issue is out! Posted on 19 November 2018 Our December issue is out and features summer highs: mountains and water; 12 perfect stays in Swellendam, 4 secret Cape Town trails, the ocean-lover’s guide to Sodwana Bay and so much more! This month’s contributors Ken Barris – Zambezi Region, page 90 Ken is a writer, retired academic, book critic and photographer. He has won various literary awards (sadly, none for cooking or photography). He recently spent three weeks driving 6 000 kilometres in the company of good friends from Cape Town to the Zambezi Region (previously named the Caprivi Strip), and the article he wrote for us is a reflection of the wetter part of it. Karl Beath–Southern Drakensberg, page 84 Karl has been shooting mountain scenery since about 1991 when the Berg bug first bit. Since then, he has traversed much of it, chasing the dragon’s tail in search of good light and new trails. Last summer, he focused on the tarns (small lakes) of the Southern Drakensberg. He also met some strange and beautiful critters on the way. When not shooting landscapes, he photographs commercial architecture and interiors, and when not doing that he’s smashing the trails at Giba Gorge in Durban on his mountain bike. Julia Freemantle –Bali, page 96 A city girl by default, Julia is an aspiring country dweller, working towards the ultimate goal of a cottage in the Karoo or on the coast, complete with vegetable garden, woodburning fire and well-stocked bookcase. A former copy editor turned writer, she’s happiest in an above-30-degree climate. Julia leapt at the opportunity to escape Cape Town’s winter for a month of remote working and living locally in tropical Bali. Welcome Lishivha – Magaliesberg, page 56 In his last issue with Getaway, our multimedia journalist soars through the Magaliesberg on a zip line, has a bird’s-eye view of the region in a hot-air balloon and finds his itchy feet dancing with the locals in a tavern. Welcome is spreading his wings into the freelance world and working on his first book – the opening chapter was longlisted for the City Press Non-Fiction Award. Follow his Instagrams and tweets at @WelcomeLishivha and read about his exploits at welcomelishivha.com Upfront Ed’s letter Justin Fox dives into Mother Nature’s Christmas display Contributors Meet this month’s adventurers and experts. Travelling tales All roads eventually lead home, says Susan Hayden Inbox Our favourite letters and messages this month. Escape Wish you were here Take your pick: two places to get lost in First Look The Namib Desert goes glamorous Neighbourhood Cape Town’s Newlands has more than just a brewery Adventure Pony trek from SA to Lesotho mountain village Nature Fun outings for families Bites Stock the drinks trolley for summer Calendar Four top events this month. Books The best armchair travels of 2018 Photography Masterclass Salvage holiday scenes when the weather’s unkind Gallery The finest images out of Africa from our readers Road trip Magaliesberg Welcome Lishivha finds craft beer and a pastime for itchy feet. Food Outdoor tapas Easy Spanish-inspired holiday snacking The Final Cut Swellendam Generous hosts and a dog-friendly stopover in SA’s third-oldest town Gear Ultimate gear guide 17 pages if everything you need for summer The good read Ian Glenn On the trail of an early South African explorer Insider’s Guide Tzaneen There’s more to it than avos and tomatoes, Mia Louw finds on a visit to the realm of the Rain Queen Competitions Thornybush Win a two-night luxury safari to this Big Five private nature reserve Related Posts June 2023 issue now on sale! 13 March 2023 May 2023 issue now on sale!... read more March 2021 issue now on sale! 17 February 2021 Some of South Africa’s most beautiful and luxurious private safari lodges have dropped their prices... read more February 2021 issue now on sale! 19 January 2021 PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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