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🎨 Get ready to ignite your creative spark at the Clarens Arts Festival 2024! 🍃 The Clarens Arts Festival, now in its third edition, promises an electrifying extravaganza from May 1-5, 2024. 🥂 Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Clarens in the Free State, this festival is your gateway to a world where art and nature collide in spectacular harmony. This cultural extravaganza, curated by Festival Director Lisa Woollacott, celebrates the talents of artists and authors, inviting individuals from all walks of life to immerse themselves in a unique arts experience amidst the stunning autumn beauty of Clarens. With growing acclaim, the festival provides a platform for artists to showcase their skills and connect intimately with their audience. From thought-provoking visual art installations to captivating performances and stimulating literary discussions, attendees can expect a diverse […]

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When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and work in particular, there’s nothing like the pace of a small town to restore the soul and put life back into perspective. Let’s explore and visit some of the Best Small Towns in South Africa. Whether it’s the hospitality of the Karoo or West Coast, the gorgeous coastline of the Overberg, the amazing food and wines of the Winelands, the unmatched scenery of the Panorama Route or the rolling plains of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa is home to many small towns, each unique and distinct in feel and offerings. When travelling to small towns, be sure to find out if there’s a weekly market where you can sample local fair and interact with locals (think Greyton, Stanford, Clarens). Many towns also […]

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Whether you’ve already booked holiday accommodation in Stanford or you’re simply passing through this December, you’re in for a huge treat … because Stanford is LIT! Checkers, the major supermarket chain, has been instrumental in creating a town of sparkling, glittering joy; thanks to their installing a stunning light display for the Christmas festive season. Spectacular lights are draped over shop fronts, curled around tree trunks, and flanking the main street.  Christmas in Stanford – it’s Magical There’s an impressive Christmas tree, small farm animals and windmills made of wire, giant star lights, and life-sized sculptures of famous South African animals like giraffes and kudus (courtesy of the internationally acclaimed artist Michael Methven). What an exquisite display to adorn the friendly little town of Stanford! Checkers also proactively involved local Overberg artists in creating stunning […]

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