Book: Been There, Done That
Author: David Bristow
Publisher: Random House
We are spoilt for choice in South Africa when it comes to places of leisure, but few of us can boast of taking maximum advantage of this diversity on our doorstep. And maybe that’s because there is so much on offer, from fabulous beaches to mountain trails and parks, that it is hard to know where to begin.
Now David Bristow has made it all easy for us – and clearly has had fun doing so. He has scoured all corners of this beautiful country, visiting our game reserves, mountain parks, biking trails, small towns etc. This is not a book rating the attractions, but it is a collection of personal tastes which are so wide-ranging that there is something for everyone to do. The book is also the fulfilment of Bristow’s life-long mission to explore all South Africa has to offer. The entries, broken up into categories like Forests to Visit, Best Beaches, Cultural Icons and Love Nests, are brief but with enough detail to entice you to start your own travelogue. Each entry is accompanied by a web link and two tick boxes: Been there, done that and On my wish-list. But even if you prefer armchair travelling, this visually impactful book will keep you entertained, and would also serve well as a coffee table book. - The Mercury