Tourism

Andrew Knapp

Nov 24, 20207 min read

The Magic, Mystery and Mythology of the Cherry

24th November 2020 In keeping with our favourite fruit of the Eastern Free State I re-worked an article I wrote a few years ago that...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 202010 min read

The question that many people ask when being introduced to rock art is, why did the artist paint these images, and what do they...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20206 min read

An account of the life of one of Lesotho's larger-than-life traders and founder of Malealea Lodge. Although not many people may recognise...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20206 min read

Sandstone has played a major role in the history of the Eastern Free State which can be seen in the number of sandstone buildings found...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20204 min read

The Basotho hat, or Mokorotlo, is a widely recognized symbol of Lesotho and often seen being worn by locals and visitors alike. You’ll...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20204 min read

The well known fabric ShweShwe has a far reaching history. Here we explore how this simple indigo dyed fabric became a part of South...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20208 min read

Ficksburg sits at below the Impareni Mountain (1750m) on the Highlands Route of the Eastern Free State, and borders the Caledon River....

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20209 min read

The Eastern Free State is one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions with an average altitude of 1950m above sea level. The area...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20204 min read

When the subject of horse breeds is raised the conversation normally turns toward the well known names such as the Arabian, Appaloosa or...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20204 min read

There is no better way to see the Kingdom of Lesotho than on horseback. The mountainous topography of the country dictates the horse as...

Andrew Knapp

Nov 23, 20202 min read

The Basotho Pony has fascinating origins that can be traced back to the days of Jan Van Riebeek (1652) when ‘Cape Horses’ were first sent...