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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.

Rivers run through it

BEHIND THE SCENES • This month Kyra Tarr takes us pub-hopping through the Midlands (p 96). From craft breweries to old and potentially haunted properties, sipping ale has never been so scenic!

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

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

IN BRIEF

Roadside nyala tree, near Waterpoort

Peek-a-boo with the moon

Beware the stiletto snake

My year of disas • If there’s is one thing the Covid-enforced lockdown revealed to Dr Morné du Plessis, CEO of WWF South Africa, it’s that there are important lessons to be learnt from the natural world.

BOOKS AND MUSIC

ROAD MUSIC

MEET THE AUTHOR • Big Pharma, Dirty Lies, Busy Bees and Eco Activists: 20 Environmental Stories from South Africa is the third book in David Bristow’s Stories from the Veld series. In this book, he turns his attention to local green challenges big and small, from microplastics and dying bees to large-scale farming and climate change.

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Baby on board • Can you travel with a baby? Of course you can. The question is whether you’ll actually enjoy your holiday! Esma Marnewick remembers a few trying trips.

Hear the Orange River roar • Earlier this year, the people of the Northern Cape pricked their ears: Heavy summer rains and full dams upstream along the Orange River meant floodwaters and a great noise were coming to Augrabies Falls National Park.

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FLOOD RECORDS

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Life is balmy in Barrydale • There’s more to Barrydale than the restaurants and shops next to Route 62. Come spend a weekend and get to know the town and its people.

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BARRYDALE HAND WEAVERS

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Life along the Limpopo • The Limpopo River is South Africa’s border with Botswana for about 500 km. It’s also a lifeline for farmers and wildlife, and for the deep roots of ancient trees. Join us as we follow one WhatsApp message to the next, from Steenbokpan to Pontdrift.

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GOOD READS

TAKE YOUR PIC • Our feathered friends make great models. Toast Coetzer discusses bird photos sent in by our readers.

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In the moment

Hit the sweet spot • Do you have plans for the upcoming long weekends? Whether you head out or hole up at home, these sweet treats will make your downtime even more satisfying.

Buffy the cold slayer • The humble tube scarf is the multi-tool of clothing. It’s a bandana, cap, sweatband, mask, handkerchief – and an emergency bandage if necessary. These days, even Benji the bull terrier has his own Buff®.

The little SUV that could • The saying “you get what you pay for” holds true for most things in life, but there are exceptions to every rule. Is the new Renault Duster such an exception?

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