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From the Editor
Spring into action!
It’s time to tuck away any winter blues you might have because it’s the season of beauty, adventure, and celebrating our heritage!
First up; we all know spring is synonymous with life and this is highlighted best by our flower season. However, the flower season can be a bit on the temperamental side with bloom season kicking off in August or September, but it is nonetheless an epic display of colour. Even if you are not a flower fan, it is the perfect excuse to get out and about.
The West Coast Namaqualand is possibly the most popular spot to visit to experience the kaleidoscope of colours, but there are various other gems around the country that pay homage to the festival of flowers, including the various parks and botanical gardens.
An interesting read in this edition (page 74) is the story of couple, Michael Monk and Acacia Denison who are living the dream – literally! Together they took the plunge, kitted out a van, which is now home, and live life on the road – travelling from one destination to the next while working remotely.
Also covered inside are some great insights for avid fishermen and women that provide highlights about some great spots to venture out to for an awesome catch! See pages 78 and 80.
Of particular interest is that we have an astounding number of competitions up for grabs, including getaways to the Seychelles, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga!
Whatever you do this spring, do it awesomely!
Tashne Singh editor@rovesa.co.za
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The Seychelles: a once-in-alifetime paradise experience Advertorial: Experience sustainable luxury Beautiful Botswana Great Getaways: Africa 94 103 104 106 Gin, sunsets and safaris Recipes Camp Master: Camp cooking essentials Sudoku 110 116 119 122 94 88 Kholofelo Nkambule Oyanga Ngalika Bill Doyle Plett Camino Jeanetta Marais Adv. Johan Jonck Hunter Fisher Safaris Brett van Rensburg Johann Visser Simone Musgrave Krazy Kiwi Kookbox Bertus Fourie 54 58 62 64 66 70 74 78 80 84 88 90 DeKotzenhof: the best of both worlds – nature and village life! Sunscapes at Sun City Gems in Newcastle Escape to The Cavern Sweet success of the North Coast Tips for driving in SA’s mountains and passes Living the dream – travelling SA in a camper van Chasing Gold and Dragons on the Orange River Reel in the adventure The magic beneath the waves Padel gaining traction Nature & Wildlife Encounters 58
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