southafrica

BOS Iced Tea

March 29, 2019

Have you heard of rooibos (pronounced roy- boss)? The leaves of this herb are native to South Africa and  are used to make a tea that is very popular there. BOS Iced Tea is a special concoction that uses this magic ingredient to make an iced tea that has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties and is […]

Comrades Marathon

September 7, 2017

Coming June 10, 2018. The world’s largest and oldest ultra marathon race…it’s the Comrades Marathon! Dating back to 1921, the race was initially started as a way to commemorate the South African soldiers killed during World War I, and the spirit of the race is to “celebrate mankind’s spirit over adversity”. This ultra marathon is approximately 89 […]

REI Women’s Adventures South Africa Ultimate Women’s Adventure & Safari

May 31, 2017

Coming October 13 and November 7, 2017. Exotic South Africa…accompany REI Women’s Adventures and their award winning South Africa Ultimate Women’s Adventure and Safari. In this 11-day journey, highlights include a 3-day safari at the famous Sabi Sand Reserve in search of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo), biking through the Cape Winelands to taste some of […]

Cape Town Cycle Tour

November 7, 2016

Coming March 12, 2017. Participate in the largest, timed cycling event in the world. It’s the Cape Town Cycle Tour which will celebrate its 40th year with 35,000 cyclists! Started in 1978 with only 525 riders, the goal was to raise awareness about cycling safety and to lobby for bike paths in Cape Town. It has […]

Kingston Treehouse, South Africa

May 27, 2015

Not the backyard treehouse of your childhood! The Kingston Treehouse at Lions Sands Game Reserve in the South Africa’s Sabi Sand Reserve is an incredible experience. Camp out in the African wild in this open air room complete with comfortable bed and glass enclosed full bathroom with a shower. You’ll feel like you have the […]

Race Across South Africa

August 28, 2014

Coming June 7, 2015. This is for die-hard TrailblazerGirl bikers only! The Race Across South Africa is a 2,300 km mountain bike event from Pietermaritzburg, along the Freedom Trail to Diemersfontein (outside Wellington). It is a non-stop, unsupported race, limited to 60 participants, and must be completed within 26 days (the record is an amazing […]

Jock Explorer Camp, South Africa

August 20, 2014

Camp in one of the largest game reserves in Africa! The Explorer Camp at Jock Safari Lodge in South Africa gives you the opportunity to experience what safaris were like in the 18th century. Your unfenced in camp in Kruger National Park, allows animals to freely roam among the tents (precautions are taken to ensure […]

Tsala Treetop Lodge, South Africa

June 6, 2013

Swinging from the trees is not advised, but the luxurious Tsala Treetop Lodge in South Africa will bring out your inner Jane and Tarzan fantasies. This small, unique lodge is set in the indigenous forest along the popular Garden Route, on the south-eastern coast of South Africa. Your private villa is complete with an infinity […]