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South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.

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LETTERS • Where have you been? What have you seen? Write to editor@gomag.co.za

Q&A • Every month our experts answer your questions about birds, bugs and beasts. Send your photos and queries to editor@gomag.co.za

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The bus of wonders • Decades ago, the SA Railways bus was a connection to the outside world for many people who lived in remote areas in South Africa. Deon Strydom remembers his first encounter.

IN BRIEF

NIGHT WATCH

Go green!

LEOPARD LOUNGE

BOOKS AND MUSIC

MEET THE AUTHOR • As far as architectural landmarks in South Africa go, you don't get much more iconic than the Anglo-Boer War blockhouse. In his latest book on the subject, this former British Army officer uncovers the history behind these military structures and highlights some to visit on your next road trip.

Teach a man to fish • Anyone who has tried casting a line off the beach into the surf will know that this kind of fishing takes more than patience – it takes expert knowledge and the right equipment. If you're keen but you're not sure where to start, book a session with expert angler Wikus van der Merwe.

Mind the hippos • Done Zimbabwe? Know Botswana backwards? Then maybe you're ready for Zambia… On this adventurous road trip through three national parks, Lucille Botha and her friends camped wild, wrestled with tigerfish and criss-crossed the country without seeing a familiar number plate.

The song of the cedars • It sounds like a cliché, but the Cederberg really is a hiking paradise. Spend five days camping in the shadow of ancient trees and rock overhangs and let the wind and water erode your worries away.

Kaabi and the Karoo pyramid • We've been following the trail of English artist and explorer William Burchell, who trekked inland from the Cape Colony more than 200 years ago. In this third instalment, we go looking for a strange rock feature along a forgotten river in the Karoo.

TAKE YOUR PIC • Want to see your photos in the magazine? Send your best travel or wildlife shots to Toast Coetzer and we might publish them here! Send an e-mail to takeyourpic@gomag.co.za

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Spring chicken! • Spring is in the air and you want to spend your evenings outside around the braai fire. Add these delicious dishes to your repertoire.

Trail takkies for everyone • Robust, waterproof hiking boots that protect your ankles are great for a multi-day trek over wild terrain, but sometimes you need a lighter, comfier pair of shoes for a day outing with the kids. The latest trail shoes are not just for runners: There are great options for hikers and walkers, too.

The perfect Prado? • If you want the latest Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, you'll have to get in line. Unlike many other car models, a new “Randburg Royce” only rolls around once every 15 years and is cause for great excitement. So, was it worth the wait?

STAY HERE • THE PLACE, NEAR LADISMITH

TAKE A HIKE • KEEP CALM AND FOLLOW THE HOGS!

Thousand-carat Cullinan • Cullinan has a diamond-mining history, but these days this Gauteng escape has many other little gems to share with visitors. Here's what you need to know.

WITH MY OWN EYES

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