We used to believe an escape required an expensive flight to another country, a currency conversion, learning how to say ‘thank you’ in a new language, and at least one airport meal that wasn't even worth eating. However, the great revelation is that sometimes all you need is 48 hours of free time. In South Africa, where vineyards, forests, coastlines and mountains sit within easy reach of our cities, the logic feels indulgent, and travellers are trading excess for fewer logistics, fewer crowds, and less ‘doing it all’ for more rest, more space, and ultimately, more feeling human again.
The rise of the micro-escape is impossible to miss, says Charlene Becker, the founder of Pinpoint Tours. Specialising in sustainable travel and bespoke trip planning, she works closely with travellers and…
