Fri, Feb 6th 2009, 10:17

Abu Dhabi is leading the United Arab Emirates in preparing for a future where they cannot expect their huge oil revenues to continue. They have embarked on a brave new initiative to develop alternative energy solutions for a world without oil. Read more

Mon, Jan 26th 2009, 12:20

Palm Jumeriah is part of a grad plan to increase the beachfront property in Dubai by some 520 kilometres and celebrities are swarming to buy property in the land where sunshine is guaranteed. Read more

Tue, Jan 20th 2009, 11:48

Fancy the job of caretaker on a paradise island on the Great Barrier Reef? Read more

Tue, Jan 13th 2009, 13:31

Dubai is the emirate that has captured attention across the world with its spectacular expansion plans. Many have compared the city to a computer game where the imagination has no limit. Read more

Tue, Jan 6th 2009, 13:22

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formed after oil was discovered in the desert during the 1960s. Before this the emirates depended on fishing and pearling for their livelihood. Read more

Tue, Dec 23rd 2008, 15:51

By now you will have noticed that there have been a lot of changes around Baysider.com! Read more

Mon, Aug 4th 2008, 00:00

Bo-Kaap is a colourful and historic district in downtown Cape Town. Read more

Fri, Jul 25th 2008, 00:00

The Big Wave Africa surf competition is one of the longest running big wave surfing competitions in the world that sees top international big wave surfers converge on Cape Town to join local surfers conquering Africas giant wave, Dungeons. Read more

Mon, Jul 21st 2008, 00:00

The southwestern tip of Africa boasts another natural wonder. It is home to one of world’s 6 floral kingdoms. The Cape Floral Kingdom is the smallest of the world’s floral kingdoms and its plants grow almost exclusively in South Africa. Read more

Fri, Jul 11th 2008, 00:00

Hermanus is a popular holiday town for both South Africans and international visitors alike because of its sheltered beaches and superb whale viewing opportunities. Read more

Fri, Jan 30th 2009, 10:38

Africa is the continent they say reflects the amazing diversity of life that has become extinct in the rest of the world due to the spread of human civilisation. Read more

Fri, Jan 23rd 2009, 11:26

The Jumeirah Garden City Project is a Dh350 billion development that plans to create a city within Dubai City. Read more

Mon, Jan 19th 2009, 11:17

Almas Tower is an impressive skyscraper that will top 360 metres (1,181 feet) to become the tallest building in Dubai. Read more

Wed, Jan 7th 2009, 11:00

The emirate of Dubai has attracted much of the attention over the past years ... for the most ambitious building expansion plan the world has seen in a long time. Read more

Mon, Jan 5th 2009, 10:21

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates located on a peninsula on the Persian Gulf. (An Emirate is a territory ruled by a hereditary emir, or prince.) Read more

Wed, Aug 13th 2008, 00:00

The braai is a quintessential South African pastime. Cooking outdoors over an open fire is a favourite social activity in South Africa (particularly combined with beer and rugby!) Read more

Fri, Aug 1st 2008, 00:00

The home of Cape Malay cooking is Cape Town. Read more

Wed, Jul 23rd 2008, 00:00

Few people realise that wine has been made in South Africa since the 1600s when the Dutch arrived at the Cape to set up a refreshment station. Read more

Mon, Jul 14th 2008, 00:00

The whale watching capital of South Africa, Hermanus, also boasts a world first: a whale crier. Nowhere else on earth enjoys the services of this dedicated individual whose job is to keep the people of Hermanus up to date on where a whale is spotted. Read more

Wed, Jul 9th 2008, 00:00

Springtime on the southern tip of Africa sees great celebration for residents as it marks the start of “whale season” when hundreds of whales arrive at the coast of South Africa after their long journey from the the south pole. Read more