From the Editor

Spoiled for choice...

It might be the winter season, but that does not mean we are stuck indoors!

Wanting some sunshine and some water activities in winter, we head to KwaZulu-Natal. Wanting a luxury yet decadent experience – we head to any number of the wine farms for a tasting in the Western Cape. (For more information check out the lead feature "Lanzerac: Retreat to the warm heart of Pinotage" on page 12 in addition to page 30 that highlights some super-swanky yet chilled wine farms to visit.) Wanting a bush-cape –we head north to Limpopo/Mpumalanga...

There is a lot to do in winter but it also boils down to personal choice. A colleague, who is an avid camper, and I got talking about whether winter is conducive for a camping experience. What we ultimately reached consensus on is that is up to the individual. She finds it impractical, yet I find it an adventure. Check out the article on page 56 for more insights.

I think it's perhaps because we are spoiled for choice, and our provinces are so diverse that sometimes we forget we also have some awesome neighbours. Check out the Rove SA team's adventure crossing borders into Lesotho (page 72). All things considered, the expedition highlighted to us that it is relatively easy to experience something a bit different that won't break the bank.

Our country has a lot to offer, so whatever you choose to do this winter, ensure it is awesome!

Tashne Singh editor@rovesa.co.za

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