Travel

Malaria

Health aspects always play a role when traveling abroad.  South Africa is on a different continent and may seem exotic – but in terms of diseases, we don’t have that much to offer here. Vaccinations against yellow fever or typhoid are unnecessary. Should you already been vaccinated against yellow fever it’s good to know that …

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Die Gardenroute

Unlike what the name implicates the Gardenroute is not a stretch of countryside with beautifully cultivated gardens. Tourists from all over the World would most probably not come here if this was the case. The stretch of coast roughly from Witsand or Mossel Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest/Storms River offers great natural beauty, amazing hiking …

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Rooibos Tea

Rooiboostea (Aspalathus linearis) is unique to South Africa. The thin leaves and part of the shrub are harvested and make a delicious caffeine free Tea that has lots of health benefits. The Koi and San, the original inhabitants of this area have used the plant forever as a remedy. Rooibos Tea is high in antioxidants, …

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