Category Archives: Environment
Surviving a Heat Wave
Surviving a Heat Wave
Below are some useful tips on how to survive a heat wave:
- Ensure your house is prepared for the heat wave – have fans and air conditioners readily available
- Remove any heavy clothing when you are indoors, but remember to stay modest
Running a Green Guest House
With the environment weighing heavily on everyone’s mind these days, everyone is trying to find ways to decrease the impact their business has on their surroundings. Running a green guest house might seem like a good idea, but many people might simply say that they cannot afford the necessary changes that need to be made. The truth is that you simply cannot afford not to. The initial outlay might be expensive, but turning your business into a green guest house will eventually save you money in the long run.
Avoiding Camp Site Disasters
5 Camping disasters and how to avoid them
Camp sites are some of the most popular accommodation choices among holidaymakers for a number of reasons. Some people prefer camping out because they enjoy getting in touch with nature and roughing it. Others simply do so because they cannot afford the high prices that some guest houses and hotels charge. Whatever your reason is for pitching a tent instead of checking into a hotel, there are a number of scenarios which could potentially turn your camping trip into a complete disaster. Even the most seasoned campers get caught unaware from time to time, so there is no need to feel ashamed if you have been the victim of one of these unfortunate scenarios.
Imagine a World without Rhinos
If you have never seen a rhino in the wild before, you might never have the chance in the not too distant future. Already on the endangered species list, rhino populations at private game reserves and even large national parks such as Kruger are slowly but surely being destroyed. Shocking statistics released by the South African National Parks (SANParks) this week revealed that over 50 rhino have been killed in 2012. With over 400 rhino poached in
