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20/11/2023

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07/10/2023

What a moment in time this was. Still get goosebumps watching this clip

10/09/2023

A lovely review from a client who joined us on our sea kayak tour 2 weeks ago. 😊
Even after doing this for more than 15 years it remains special to hear that people enjoyed their time with us.

06/09/2023

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Nicholus Lume, Noxolo Bota, M***a B Mazy Amoss

10/08/2023

My day!!! Sunrise to Sunset.
Join us for epic Tours

03/08/2023

Just another sunrise from our trip this morning. Join us for some epic adventures that will leave you wanting more.

05/07/2023

Hermanus

04/07/2023

You wanna do this!!!
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19/06/2023

So with this horrible storm upon is here in the Western Cape, all outdoors activities are pretty much a no go zone.
Bored?
Why not join is on an awesome Wine Tour through our beautiful with some of the world's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay up on offer.
We visit some of the top wineries in the world.
You will be picked up at your accommodation in a luxury SUV and guided by our professional driver/guide with heaps of local knowledge.
Call is for a quote on 067 625 4818

05/06/2023

Sunrise vs Sunset!!!

03/06/2023

Where the houses are as colourful as the people!

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Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

02/06/2023

I'll just leave this sunrise here for you to look at!!!

30/05/2023

Guess what I saw!!!
First time for me! What an experience.

26/05/2023

THE SMALL THINGS!!!

18/05/2023

Welcome to our new followers!!!
Thank you for liking the page.
Some cool stuff coming!

15/05/2023

Please help me get to 1000 followers. Please share my page and just click on follow. I will definitely not bore you.
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15/05/2023

Always take the path less traveled!!!
Come hike or trail run with us

14/05/2023

The mother of us all. Mother nature!!!
Happy mother's day to all the awesome mom's out there. Remember our mother nature is around us pretty much every step of the way. Be strong and resilient just like she is! Give a thumbs up if you have an epic mom.

12/05/2023

Our beautiful local market

09/05/2023

BIT OF A READ BUT WELL WORTH IT .

People have always had a need to travel, be it to explore and discover new lands or for our own enjoyment. Tourism covers precisely the latter.

We can trace the origin of the modern concept of tourism back to the 17th century, when young nobles from western and northern European countries made what was called the Grand Tour: a trip around Europe (usually covering France, Germany, Italy and Greece) with the main purpose of soaking up history, art and cultural heritage. It was considered a perfect way to be educated.

By the 18th century, this custom was widespread among wealthier classes and it spread to other parts of the world, such as America. Similarly, religious pilgrimages that were already popular during the Middle Ages continued during this period.

The Industrial Revolution, which began in the second half of the 18th century, produced a major economic, social and technological transformation that would spread to the rest of the world. As a result of these changes, there was an exodus from rural regions to growing big cities, which needed labour for the new industry.

Therefore, new social classes appeared. Developments in transport were also key. The improvements in freight and passenger transport contributed to the birth of leisure, new forms of entertainment and travel. People travelled mainly by train, taking advantage of the fact that railway networks connected the destinations in Europe and other parts of the world.

The 19th century saw the creation of the first travel agencies. One of the pioneers was Thomas Cook & Son, which was the first to offer excursions and holidays for groups, which included transport, accommodation and food tickets, thus making costs cheaper. This would be the origin of what we now know as package holidays.

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Travelling for pleasure: a brief history of tourism
Tracing the development of tourism from the 17th century to the present-day

Published June 16, 2020 by Carmen Périz Rodríguez (opens in new window) (Hispana / Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sports)
People have always had a need to travel, be it to explore and discover new lands or for our own enjoyment. Tourism covers precisely the latter.

We can trace the origin of the modern concept of tourism back to the 17th century, when young nobles from western and northern European countries made what was called the Grand Tour: a trip around Europe (usually covering France, Germany, Italy and Greece) with the main purpose of soaking up history, art and cultural heritage. It was considered a perfect way to be educated.

By the 18th century, this custom was widespread among wealthier classes and it spread to other parts of the world, such as America. Similarly, religious pilgrimages that were already popular during the Middle Ages continued during this period.

Title: Roman Forum from 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' (by Lord Byron)

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The Industrial Revolution, which began in the second half of the 18th century, produced a major economic, social and technological transformation that would spread to the rest of the world. As a result of these changes, there was an exodus from rural regions to growing big cities, which needed labour for the new industry.

Therefore, new social classes appeared. Developments in transport were also key. The improvements in freight and passenger transport contributed to the birth of leisure, new forms of entertainment and travel. People travelled mainly by train, taking advantage of the fact that railway networks connected the destinations in Europe and other parts of the world.

The 19th century saw the creation of the first travel agencies. One of the pioneers was Thomas Cook & Son, which was the first to offer excursions and holidays for groups, which included transport, accommodation and food tickets, thus making costs cheaper. This would be the origin of what we now know as package holidays.

In the first half of the 20th century, the tourism industry continued to grow thanks to the mass production of buses and cars. Coastal tourism began to gain importance and, after World War II, the Mediterranean coast quickly grew in popularity. Also, improvements in air transport (charter flights) as well as progress in labour legislation and a growth in social welfare led to a boom in tourism.

The tourism sector suffered a recession during the 1970s, mainly due to the energy crisis, leading to lower costs and prices. That's when mass tourism emerged. Travelling went from being something only for an exclusive group to become a leisure activity within the reach of many.

In the following decades, there was a progressive internationalisation of hotel companies, travel agencies and airlines. New products and new leisure activities were also offered, revolving around sports and health, among others.

Today, the tourism sector has become one of the great economic engines in many countries, forming part of the international political agenda. In recent years, with low-cost flights and the existence of alternative accommodations, managed by online companies, it is much easier for tourists to afford to travel and they can design their itinerary and experiences to their liking.

05/05/2023

Cannot contain myself. The Southern Right whales are nearly to arrive on our shores. Merle weeks till we expect them to make a grand entrance into our beautiful
What will we experience this whale season last seasons highlight by far seeing the birth of a Southern Right whale calf on 5 July 2022. On my daughter's birthday. Book your trip with us now. Transportation from Capetown and surrounds available. Tours at Aristata Africa
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03/05/2023

The west coast of South Africa is so special. What a memory reel.
Have an epic evening and remember to feed your adventure!!!

For an epic adventure around Capetown and Western Cape give us a shout.
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Adios

03/05/2023

Children are the key to a safe and healthy future for our mother earth. We need to educate our children to love and care for the environment we live in. Everything we do has a ripple effect. Teach your children wisely.

8 June is world ocean day. Take time to talk to the little ones about the impact the ocean has on us all. And let us as grownups not forget.




Photo credit: Hermaus online

30/04/2023

There are so many things wrong in this world. There are also so much right in this world. People choose to always tilt their head towards the negative. What a great world we live in.


Let's us know in the comments where you are situated right now and add one positive thing about the place. You can even add a pic of you want. Let's see how many comments we can get

My positive thing is, Hermanus has spectacular nature!

28/04/2023

Tintin was in D'nyala Game Reserve today all the way out in Limpopo!!

It falls under the waterbeg biosphere reserve and is named after the beautiful Nyala tree that is found around the reserve. The reserve also has around 60 baobab trees and a few other favourites like Marula and fig trees.

There is two viewing hides that were built over looking the Savanah plains and river beds where they stopped at and watched a beautiful Gemsbok went down to drink.

Africa is a truly beautiful country!

25/04/2023

With whale season in our midst here is a great story out of Hermanus. Best land based whale watching spot in the world.

Enjoy the story of Wendy the whale.

Wendy the Whale is the story about a lone female southern right whale, who in the 1930s, gets beached on the shore of Hermanus a small fishing town in South Africa and all the townspeople come together to help release her back into the sea.

Year after year she returned to the same cove near Hermanus Pietersfontein and the village folk soon considered her as one of the family and fondly named her Wendy.

She often played near the cliffs and danced through the waves with her children family and eventually - now this is where fiction mingles with fact - a house called Wendy Cottage was built on the edge of the cliffs.

Nowadays Hermanus is regarded as the best place in the world to watch whales from land.

The story of Wendy the Whale is a story about man's ability to live in harmony with nature as well as people's ability to come together as communities valuing the environment and about communities taking hands for the greater good.

Source: Hermanus Online