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Shelter Rock
By Bev Hermanson Here’s a great time-out activity for Gauteng’s city slickers to tackle this autumn. This time of year on the Highveld is simply awesome – definitely a good time to get out and about into the countryside to enjoy hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, a rustic version of golf, finding inner peace and camping.…
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Look after the Air that you Breathe
Eradicate Damp and Mould in the Home By Bev Hermanson I have to say, I don’t remember this much rain bucketing down this late in the year before. It’s been incessant and there’s no chance for anything to dry out before the next bout starts. It’s at times like these that nature loves to take…
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9 Essential Health Checks for Optimal Wellness
By Bev Hermanson The 27th of March was the 5-year anniversary of the complete lockdown that irretrievably changed millions of lives. Suddenly, the need to maintain optimum health was brought into focus, as a way to get us through both the global and local health crises caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, staying healthy…
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Reduce your Carbon Footprint with Spekboom
By Josh Truter While there are parts of the world that suffer from torrential rain, monsoons and endless floods, there are other parts that are classified as arid and water-stressed. Climate change, due to an excess of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere, has been dubbed as one of the main causes. For centuries, forests…
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12 Surefire Ways to Sabotage your Business Trip
Corporate travel mistakes to avoid By Bev Hermanson Business travel is often like being in a pressure cooker filled with networking; an overdose of information; negotiating contracts and agreements; and getting your bearings in a strange place. Your company is paying for you to get out there and produce significant results that will boost their…
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Big Yikes! Q&A – Carnage in Peabody
By Josh Truter In anticipation of the launch of Book Two in the Big Yikes! trilogy, Josh has some more questions for Ann. JT: Hi Ann. I see Book Two of your Big Yikes! trilogy will be launched on March 7th. In this book, the theme of your main character being a Ward of the…
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Big Yikes! QUIZ – Faceoff against Fugly
Here’s a fun quiz about Big Yikes! Sus, Shook & Salty’s Faceoff against Fugly. Feel free to send us your answers using the contact form below or by emailing ann@arnottslanding.com Q: Which animal thought Nina would make a good snack? Q: What does IPL stand for? Q: Which country won the 2024 T20 Cricket World…
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Big Yikes! Q&A – Sus, Shook & Salty
By Josh Truter Accomplished journalist, editor, photographer and writer, Ann Arnott, has recently launched her first book on amazon.com. Josh Truter, an associate contributor to Arnotts Landing Publishing, chatted to Ann about some of the social issues that she explores in the novel. JT: Ann, you’re known for being a magazine writer and editor. This…
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Afternoon Tea at the Nellie
Celebrating special moments at Cape Town’s legendary Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel By Bev Hermanson Before she was born, her destiny was already decided. Right from concept stage, the intention was to make her the best, the most elegant, the most luxurious. Built by the shipping magnate, Sir Donald Currie, owner of the Union Castle Shipping…
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Malaria and other Health Hazards in Africa
By Ann Arnott Undoubtedly, taking a trip through the wild expanses of Africa promises excitement and adventure. But let’s not forget, out in the wilderness, insects and animals may well find you to be a handy snack, so it’s best to take precautions to make sure your experience is unforgettable… in a good way! In…