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South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.

The wheels are rolling

BEHIND THE SCENES • Web editor Desiree Hartney has visited her sister in South Korea on two occasions. Read about her impressions of the country on page 129.

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LETTERS • Where have you been? What have you seen? Write to editor@gomag.co.za

Q&A • Every month our experts answer your questions about birds, bugs and beasts. Send your photos and queries to editor@gomag.co.za

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IN BRIEF

NIGHT WATCH

Go, gannets, go!

LEOPARD LOUNGE

A feather for your thoughts • Befriend some birds and they'll make you smile for free. They'll impress with their incredible feats, and they might even show you a glimpse of the past.

BOOKS AND MUSIC

MEET THE AUTHOR • Swimming in a tidal pool is one of life's great pleasures, even if the water is toe-curling cold. Not sure where to start? A Guide to Tidal Pools of the Western Cape gives you all the info you need.

The Mushroom Fundi • Table Mountain attracts all kinds of people – cyclists, hikers, tourists and the “mountain goats” who run to the top every day. And then there's Gary Goldman, wandering around with a basket… What's he doing – going on a picnic?

The Table is set! • Behind the famous postcard photo of Table Mountain lies a rich history among the forests, reservoirs and beaches of the Cape Peninsula. On the new Cape Point to Cable Car Trail, you can experience it all.

Wild and wonderful • Our readers see the wildest things – and they get the photos to prove it! In this bumper edition of With My Own Eyes, we share a handful of special sightings, from waterhole dramas in the Kgalagadi to family portraits of secretive kingfishers in Plett – even a black mamba munching a bat in the Kruger!

WIN! • A THULE SUBTERRA POWERSHUTTLE BAG WORTH R1099!

Where the Lord rested • Wupperthal is a village deep in the folds of the Cederberg. The people who live there are no strangers to suffering, but they're also full of hope. Come say hello – they're waiting to welcome you.

TAKE YOUR PIC • Send your best wildlife and travel shots to Toast Coetzer and you might see them on these pages. takeyourpic@gomag.co.za

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One on one

For the love of pasta! • Few dishes are as comforting as a bowl of pasta. Here are six recipes for everything from a quick dinner to a long kuier.

Where to from here? • The world is on its head and the motoring industry is at an inflection point. How does an established market leader likeToyota navigate this rapidly changing landscape? In South Africa, a locally built hybrid SUV like the Toyota Corolla Cross might offer a solution…

STAY HERE • MONTPELLIERWINE ESTATE, TULBAGH

Packing with purpose • Over the last two decades, the writers at go! have formed close relationships with different cars. In the 2000s and 2010s there were Toyota Condors and Renault Dusters, and now our dirt-road tourer of choice is a Suzuki Jimny. This diminutive 4x4 is very capable off-road, but packing space comes at a premium. As a result, we've discovered some great gear to make life easier when travelling in a small car.

TAKE A RIDE • Tsitsikamma on two wheels

Easy in the EC • Kenton-on-Sea is a holiday town between the Kariega and Bushmans rivers. It's a place for walking...