Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Introduction I don’t particularly pay attention to how many activities I have recorded on Strava at any given time. However, it was an interesting coincidence that, after completing a 60 km indoor cycling ride, I received a notification that I had just reached my 2,000th Strava activity! 🚴♂️ There was more good news, too. I
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Intro – How Did It All Start? Garden Day SA is an annual South African celebration that encourages people to appreciate their gardens and green spaces. It began in 2016, inspired by a group of gardening enthusiasts who wanted to bring people together to celebrate the joy of gardening. Over the years, it has grown
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We enjoyed a lovely 5km walk and run at Rhodes Park in Kensington, Johannesburg, this morning. After years of neglect and deterioration, the park has benefited from clean-up and restoration efforts by volunteer organisations such as Better Kensington and Jeppe High School for Boys. There is still work to be done, and although the park
Rhodes Park 5km Walk & Run, Kensington, Johannesburg – Photos & Social Read More »
Intro My dad and I stopped at Just Darling at Balwin Thaba Eco Village Lifestyle Centre to enjoy lunch. I had pasta with a deliciously creamy basil pesto sauce, topped with grilled chicken breast, feta, grilled zucchini and toasted pine nuts. We also enjoyed a cappuccino. ☕️🍝 The management at Just Darling says they source
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2026-09-27 We had a little rain in the early hours of the morning, but thankfully it cleared and we enjoyed very pleasant walking weather. We met old friends and made new friends along the way. Thank you to everyone who participated — we had a great workout, enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and, of course, the
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Celebrating one of Portugal’s great treasures — Port Wine from the Douro Valley. I couldn’t resist, so I made a quick stop at Princesa today to celebrate Port Wine Day with a little Portuguese feast: 🥩 Prego no prato 🍷 One tot of Port 🥧 Pastel de nata A simple — but very Portuguese —
🍷 Celebrating Port Wine Day! Read More »
Want to join us on our next Kensington Heritage Walk?Find out more about our 12 km Kensington Heritage Walk in Johannesburg, including the route, historic landmarks and how to join our Bedfordview Walking Group. 2026 August 30 Another beautiful morning on our popular Kensington Heritage Walk in Johannesburg. Members of the Bedfordview Walking Group enjoyed
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Here are answers to some of the most common questions about making, storing and serving this healthy butternut soup. 💡Tip Looking for more healthy recipes? Browse the Meal Prep, Recipes, Nutrition section on FitFunFusion for more wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meals, soups and easy recipes that complement an active lifestyle. Disclaimer Nutritional information is
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Introduction After arriving in Paris on a connecting flight from Amsterdam, it was wonderful to be back at Charles de Gaulle Airport, a familiar airport that I had travelled through regularly many years ago, before boarding my long-haul flight to Johannesburg. From the airport experience in Paris to our arrival in Johannesburg, the journey was
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Introduction A few months ago I flew KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Johannesburg to Amsterdam in Economy Class. From the moment I checked in at O.R. Tambo International Airport until we landed at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the experience was smooth, comfortable and enjoyable. This article shares my experience of flying KLM Economy, including the aircraft,
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