Greenwood Guides

19/02/2024

The Thrill of Two Wheels: Gravel vs. Road Cycling in South Africa: South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse terrains, offers a unique playground for cyclists of all stripes. Whether you're a fan of the smooth, fast rides afforded by road cycling or the adventurous, off-the-beaten-path experience of gravel biking, the Rainbow Nation has something to entice every cyclist. In this blog, we delve...

South Africa, a land of breathtaking landscapes and diverse terrains, offers a unique playground for cyclists of all stripes. Whether you're a fan of the smooth, fast rides afforded by road cycling or the adventurous, off-the-beaten-path experience of gravel biking, the Rainbow Nation has something ...

15/02/2024

Exploring KwaZulu-Natal on a Budget: KwaZulu-Natal, a province in South Africa, boasts a plethora of attractions catering to various interests and budgets. From pristine beaches to historical landmarks, there's something for everyone. In this guide, we'll explore a mix of free and affordable activities that showcase the beauty and diversity of KwaZulu-Natal. Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage....

KwaZulu-Natal, a province in South Africa, boasts a plethora of attractions catering to various interests and budgets. From pristine beaches to historical landmarks, there's something for everyone. In this guide, we'll explore a mix of free and affordable activities that showcase the beauty and dive...

28/11/2023

Being a company that's fully focused on sustainability in all that we do, we were fascinated by the following interview with Professor Tim Palmer, a leading scientist in all issues related to climate, and what we need to be doing about it right now. The interview is part of YouTube start-up sensation Tori Story which happens to be based right here in Cape Town. Check it out!

I had the absolute honour of hosting the esteemed mathematical physicist Dr Tim Palmer, Royal Society Research Professor of Climate Physics at Oxford Univers...

30/10/2023

We went off to the Cape Peninsula last week to Simonstown, visiting the team at A Boat House. Looking splendid after a new lick of paint!

17/10/2023

Blackheath Lodge in Seapoint, Cape Town was a delight to visit: every surface of this quirky heritage guesthouse was beautiful and eclectic. Thanks to Karin for the welcome!

13/10/2023

Had lunch at the diminutive Stellenbosch Botanical Garden yesterday. So worth a visit! The ferns were incredible as were the bonsais (some over 60 years old). Some superb artwork on display also.

09/10/2023

We stopped for a far too brief overnight at Gonjah Camping and Chalet near Patensie, Eastern Cape. The hiking and forest here was simply spectacular with views across the valley folds.

06/10/2023

Lovely stay at Bonniedale Farm with Danette, Nico, Leon and the animals! A proper escape into a beautiful wilderness.

05/10/2023

Stopped off at the wonderful Padlangs in Patensie, Eastern Cape today. Biggest smiles and fondest welcome. Loving my fruit smoothie!

27/10/2022

Whilst browsing today for the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert listings, we came across this video from last year's concert series - the video is shot across a colletion of Cape Town's better (and lesser) known places. Can you list all the locations? No? Time you came home then!

Stream/Download ‘Til I Found You' here: https://jeremyloops.lnk.to/TilIFoundYouIDFollow Jeremy Loops Here:Insta - https://instagram.com/jeremyloopsFacebook -...

17/10/2022

Frequently a 'drive through' town for Garden Route visitors, Caledon doesn't get the column inches of its more famous cousins like Hermanus or Franschhoek. But out on a limb from the rest of Caledon, just over the Bath river, you’re in for a treat.

Through antique wrought iron gates, you’ll find the glorious serenity of Caledon Grace. Rarely has a name fitted a place so well. An enormously wide and luxuriously furnished stoep, set at the back of the building, overlooks a sweeping lawn which culminates in a swimming pool perfectly in keeping with the house. Inside, the house is blessed with such sumptuously high ceilings and so well kept and restored in terms of the wood and plaster work that one has the feeling that this place is more stately home than guesthouse.

A collection of six huge rooms, most on the first floor and some with bathrooms so large as to be able to accommodate another King bed on their own, complete the picture. There’s also a cute, separate garden cottage with its own wrap around stoep and log burner. The whole house is off grid for electricity and water.

Caledon Grace is most definitely a reason in itself to stay in Caledon which is all about the proximity to the Hemel en Aarde wine route and is exactly equi-distant between Hermanus and Greyton which both make superb day trips.

www.caledongrace.co.za

14/10/2022

Here's some amazing drone footage released this week of a pod of dolphins in Plettenberg Bay seemingly manoeuvering a great white shark away from shore.

Marine biologists have been struggling to explain the behaviour but think it may be to get the shark away from dolphin fishing grounds.