Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Discover how Portuguese explorers and traders first introduced tea to Europe and how Catherine of Braganza helped inspire Britain’s famous tea-drinking culture.
How the Portuguese Introduced Tea to Europe and Inspired British Tea Culture Read More »
I reached my weekly goal during my first week on the Discovery Vitality Sleep Rewards Programme using my Garmin smartwatch and the Discovery app. Here is my experience with sleep tracking, scores and rewards.
I Reached My Weekly Sleep Goal in My First Week on Discovery Vitality Sleep Rewards Read More »
I completed the Concept2 Rowing Half Marathon in the Global Marathon and Century Challenge after a simple progressive training plan. Here is my rowing journey, recovery strategy and experience completing the 21,097 meter challenge.
Training for the Concept2 Rowing Half Marathon – Global Marathon Challenge Read More »
Discover two popular Concept2 rowing challenges in May 2026 — the Mindful May Meters Challenge and the Global Marathon & Century Challenge. Improve fitness, support mental wellbeing, and test your endurance with indoor rowing.
Two Popular Concept2 Rowing Challenges in May 2026 (Mindful May & Marathon Challenge) Read More »
National Garlic Day, celebrated on 19 April, honours one of the world’s oldest and most widely used ingredients. Garlic has been valued for thousands of years—not only for its flavour but also for its powerful medicinal properties. 💪 Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic is often considered a natural “superfood.” Key benefits include: Regular consumption of
The 5 Blog Posts that had the most page views in 2025. Wishing our readers a Healthy, Safe and Prosperous 2026. 5. Walking or Rucking Bedfordview Read more > 4. The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk Read more > 3. The Westcliff Stairs Walk Read more > 2. The Chocolate Trail Bedfordview Read more > 1.
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Intro – Linden, Johannesburg – The World’s 17th Coolest neighbourhood 2025 Linden, a neighbourhood in Johannesburg, was named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods for 2025 by Time Out. It ranked 17th globally and is recognized for its charming, authentic character, with unique boutiques, vibrant cafés, and a strong sense of community. The ranking considers culture, community, food, and nightlife to identify
Linden, Johannesburg – The World’s 17th Coolest neighbourhood 2025 | Time Out Read More »
Intro It was an enjoyable 9K walk with Candice and Bridget. Heritage Day is celebrated in South Africa on the 24th September. Proceeds from entries to the Walk4Katia walk support the KidsCan Cancer Foundation. Heritage Day, Braai Day South Africa – 24 Sept > We stopped at Settebello at the Italian Club for an amazing
Celebrating Heritage Day with a Walk4Katia Walk Read More »
A meaningful day of movement, community, and giving back. Walk4Katia invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to lace up their sneakers in support of the KidsCan Cancer Foundation. Your entry is simple yet powerful: a donation of R120, which goes directly towards providing care, support, and resources for children and families affected by
Walk4Katia – KidsCan Cancer Foundation Read More »
Intro IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE! Better Queen Street is a new, community-driven initiative aimed at transforming Queen Street into a clean, safe, thriving neighbourhood. Any business owner and any stakeholder who cares about the future of Queen Street is invited to join in. Together, we can make our street a destination where people want to
Better Queen Street – Kensington Read More »