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A Writing Holiday in Leisure Bay

A Writing Holiday in Leisure Bay

by 2summers | Aug 12, 2022 | 2Summers Book, Emotions, KwaZulu-Natal, Lodging, Writing

I just returned to Joburg after a week in Leisure Bay, a seaside community on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. I went there to escape Joburg’s cold, dry winter, and also to work on my memoir, which has been languishing for several months. The name “Leisure...
The Blogitects’ Excellent (Mis)adventures in KwaZulu-Natal, Part 3

The Blogitects’ Excellent (Mis)adventures in KwaZulu-Natal, Part 3

by 2summers | Jun 7, 2022 | Food and Drink, KwaZulu-Natal, Lodging, The Blogitects

Before reading this post, read Part 1 and Part 2 of the Blogitects’ Excellent (Mis)adventures. After our double-tire-puncture fiasco, Thorsten and I were stranded at the entrance to the Tembe Elephant Park (about an hour from our accommodation in Kosi Bay.)...
The Blogitects’ Excellent (Mis)adventures in KwaZulu-Natal, Part 2

The Blogitects’ Excellent (Mis)adventures in KwaZulu-Natal, Part 2

by 2summers | Jun 3, 2022 | KwaZulu-Natal, Parks/Nature Reserves

Before reading this post, read Part 1 of the Blogitects’ Excellent (Mis)adventures. Thorsten and I woke up early on Friday morning, eager to explore the Kosi Mouth beach and estuary. Amangwane Camp sits right beside the entrance to the nature reserve, run by...
Lion Sightings in the Lap of Luxury at Thanda Safari

Lion Sightings in the Lap of Luxury at Thanda Safari

by 2summers | Feb 2, 2022 | KwaZulu-Natal, Lodging, Parks/Nature Reserves

A couple of weeks ago, I complained to a friend that I never have good big cat sightings when I go on safari. (I know it’s an absurd thing to complain about. But I’m a travel blogger in South Africa, after all.) The very next day, I received a last-minute...
A Summer Weekend at Brahman Hills

A Summer Weekend at Brahman Hills

by 2summers | Jan 30, 2019 | Food and Drink, KwaZulu-Natal, Lodging

Two weeks ago I spent a weekend at Brahman Hills, a beautiful lodge near the N3 highway in the Midlands region of KwaZulu-Natal. The cottage where I stayed at Brahman Hills. I stayed at Brahman Hills once before in 2016. Read my previous post for all the details on...
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Heather in Brixton

Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

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  • Joburg Heritage: Churches of Coronationville and Bosmont September 21, 2023
  • The Spectacular Brixton Light Festival, Revisited September 8, 2023
  • Vredefort Dome: The Ultimate Weekend Getaway Guide August 30, 2023
  • A Quick Tour of Brixton Monuments August 25, 2023
  • Joburg Thrifting: Winter 2023 August 18, 2023

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