Holiday

Morning Sun: The Perfect Nature Reserve to Soothe Your Soul and Explore the Sacred

Nature Reserve, Beach or Mall?
Finding things to do with our children in the holidays can be challenging at the best of times, and seemingly impossible at others. We often succumb to the lure of the familiar – “the kids love the beach, and we always go there, so let’s just go to the beach.” Or, “the kids prefer to hang out at the shopping malls with their friends and eat fast food, so we’re not planning a holiday this […]

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Family Holidays Are More Fun At Morning Sun!

The December school holidays are looming. It’s an exciting time for children, but we parents are possibly not quite as thrilled! We have the unenviable challenge of keeping our children occupied in healthy and happy ways for six long weeks.
Our own parents definitely had it a lot easier – although they probably won’t admit it! Less than a generation ago, in the pre-internet and online gaming days, children played outside. They built forts and rode bikes. Family holidays in […]

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Morning Sun: Where African Culture Comes Alive

South Africa is a country teeming with a diverse population and a fascinating cultural history. Myths and legends abound, and traditions run deep in its veins. Of the many cultures woven into the beautiful patchwork fabric of our country, the Venda have one of the most captivating.
Although they make up the smallest of the South African cultures, the Venda people’s traditions are proudly preserved and practised to this day.
The Soutpansberg Mountains of the Limpopo Province are the traditional home […]

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Family-Friendly Holidays

Summer is coming to South Africa. So if you haven’t already thought about planning a holiday away with the family, now’s the time! First and foremost, family holidays are a wonderful opportunity for everyone to de-stress. They also allow us to relax and really reconnect with one another.
But in our digital, fast-forward age, what should we be looking for when we consider our options for family-friendly holidays?
Consider this: Digital communication is one of modern day’s greatest ironies. Paradoxically, although […]

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