Author: Charles Michel

Travel experts agree, motorhome hire in Johannesburg is fast becoming one of the most popular options for self-drive travel.  While many travellers enjoy the thrills and spills of camping and trekking across remote passes and destinations, one of the downsides to exploring the great outdoors this way is the lack of comfort. Anyone who has spent the night in a tent during a famous lowveld winter will know that much as the idea of living it rough may be appealing, the reality is not always as fun. Campers, or motorhomes as they are often called, offer the perfect compromise –…

or those who can afford to travel in style, luxury car hire in South Africa offers the ideal way to explore the country in comfort, class and opulence – cruising through the country’s top destinations such as Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg or the Garden Route in a dream car that oozes sophistication and chic. Some may be able to consider long term rental, while the majority can enjoy a stunning car just for a day or weekend. With the FIFA World Cup just a few months away, many travellers are now able to travel through South Africa, taking in the…

These days, towels and toasters are no longer a prerequisite for wedding gifts. Couples are becoming more daring, and guests are thinking of more unconventional wedding gift ideas for the happy couple. Today’s wedding gift ideas can be anything from financial help on the honeymoon, to home improvement products and even sporting gear.

These days, towels and toasters are no longer a prerequisite for wedding gifts. Couples are becoming more daring, and guests are thinking of more unconventional wedding gift ideas for the happy couple. Today’s wedding gift ideas can be anything from financial help on the honeymoon, to home improvement products and even sporting gear. The main reason for this is that brides and grooms are marrying later in life – the average being 27 for the bride and 29 for the groom – so they will most likely already have all the home essentials. Luckily, modern couples happily accept unique and…

Thanks to the latest hybrid technologies, there has been an influx of eco-friendly cars on the market. But this has also made purchasing the right eco-friendly car a daunting experience. And while hybrid technologies on eco-friendly cars are constantly being advanced, the push for greener cars is still in its preliminary stages. This is not because the cars aren’t selling, but more likely because the information available is not clear enough to make it an easy selling choice to the consumer. Here are some tips on how to make your choice a little easier.

India and gold have a long tradition. Gold is a prized commodity in India: families use it as a dowry for their daughters. This mimics many other communities around the world, and for good reason – gold does not rust and it is a sturdy metal. There are also many festivals that encourage people to buy gold for themselves or for their family members, typically women.

Pets need to have some sort of identification so that they can be identified if they go lost. This makes it easier to reunite them with their families in a good and orderly fashion. There are a large variety of pet identification options out there and all of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. People use these types of protection in the event that the pet runs off into the woods or chases one cat too many into an area that they are not familiar with. The risks of not finding the pet once they’re lost is severe: very…

India recently reported a fall in scrap gold sales. This is mainly due to people holding onto their gold with hopes of a further increase in the price of gold, even though it touched 16,000 Rupees per 10 grams according to Commodity Online from Mumbai.

The price of gold has reached a record high at $1,275.95. This record breaking figure was boosted by a demand from investors for a store value for gold.

A couple of few back it was revealed that more than half of the 22 jewellery stores around the US were selling fake, or ‘fool’s gold’ and passing it off to unwitting customers as the real thing. If you are looking to receive gold for cash, you may want to make sure it is real first. The best and most reliable way to find out is to take it to a jeweller and have it professionally tested. But this is not usually a free service. If you prefer, they are certain home tests you can perform to ensure that you…