Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: 12 Bucket List Things for 2018: If you are planning to make 2018 the year of exploring your own backyard then you are certainly in the right place as the Bay has a variety of activities and sights to satisfy your wanderlust. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your … [Read more...] about 12 Bucket List Things for 2018 – Featured Blog
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The Port Elizabeth harbour wall – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Port Elizabeth harbour wall: The Port Elizabeth harbour achieved "port" status for the first time in 1825, long before a proper harbour even existed. Back then a harbour master was appointed to regulate and oversee the offloading of ships anchored offshore with goods and people being brought to shore in rowboats. An official surfboat service was established in 1836 and this was followed by the construction of the first … [Read more...] about The Port Elizabeth harbour wall – Featured Blog
Sizzling food events are hot and happening at “The Food Studio.” – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Sizzling food events are hot and happening at “The Food Studio.”: The gem collection in Walmer is growing. Lecia de Villiers and Andrew Broughton, the owners of “The Food Studio” have brought an exciting new twist to the world of food experiences, a welcome new dimension to dining in Port Elizabeth. They share a passion for fine food and cooking and aim to bring people together simply by having them socialize in the kitchen … [Read more...] about Sizzling food events are hot and happening at “The Food Studio.” – Featured Blog
Nr 7 Castle Hill historical museum – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Nr 7 Castle Hill historical museum: One of Port Elizabeth's favorite museums is No 7 Castle Hill. The history of the building goes right back to the early days of Port Elizabeth with Rev. Francis McCleland building it as his parsonage and family home in 1825. The house is one of the oldest remaining dwelling houses in Port Elizabeth and is furnished as a mid-Victorian period family home. A lot of the furniture and items in … [Read more...] about Nr 7 Castle Hill historical museum – Featured Blog
Guest review from: E.J. Finch – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Guest review from: E.J. Finch: It has been the most pleasant stay that I have had on all my visits to Port Elizabeth. Thank you Jack and Kathy. We love this place. Keep up the good work. E.J. Finch booked out of Dempseys on 06/01/2018. Place your Dempseys guest review here. Source: Dempsey's. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your … [Read more...] about Guest review from: E.J. Finch – Featured Blog
St Mary’s front on Govan Mbeki Road – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: St Mary's front on Govan Mbeki Road: Anybody who knows Port Elizabeth and has been down to Govan Mbeki Road (Main Street) in the city centre, would know St Mary's Anglican Cathedral near the Public Library. But not just know it. Also be aware of the old United Building Society building that stands on the corner in front of it blocking a proper view of the whole church and causing the front of the church to look like it's … [Read more...] about St Mary’s front on Govan Mbeki Road – Featured Blog
Capt Francis Evatt’s gravestone – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Capt Francis Evatt's gravestone: On a walk along Route 67 the other day I popped into St Mary's Cathedral and was reminded that the original gravestone of Captain Francis Evatt was located in the entrance area of the church. Something a lot of people probably didn't know. Captain Evatt was commander of Fort Frederick from 1817 until his death in 1850 and is often called the Father of Port Elizabeth because of the … [Read more...] about Capt Francis Evatt’s gravestone – Featured Blog
Around the Cape in a motorbike sidecar – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Around the Cape in a motorbike sidecar: One of my South African travel bucket list items I got to tick off during 2017 was going on a motorcycle sidecar tour in the Cape. A visit to a conference in Stellenbosch had the opportunity arise to join a tour from Spier via Strand and Gordon's Bay as far as the Stoney Point penguin colony in Betty's Bay and back and I just could not say no come rain or shine. Which turned out to be … [Read more...] about Around the Cape in a motorbike sidecar – Featured Blog
Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200: In exactly one week the shoes will be polished, shirts ironed, books covered and bags packed as the kids of the Bay head back to school. But that is a whole week away and there’s still a whole lotta fun you can fit into 7 days. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily … [Read more...] about Back to school? Not yet! 17 FUN things to do with KIDS for under R200 – Featured Blog
Trampoline park fun – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Trampoline park fun: The days of saying there is nothing to do in Port Elizabeth is long gone. Loooonnnngggg gone. Yes, a lot of the activities on offer is going to set you back a few bucks, but it's exactly the same wherever you are in the world. We've had to choose very carefully this summer holiday is everything does add up to quite a lot if you do something that costs money every day. Supertube, laster games, ice … [Read more...] about Trampoline park fun – Featured Blog
Breakfast in the Bay – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Breakfast in the Bay: Breakfast is by far the most important meal of the day. Every avid foodie and restaurant-goer would agree, breakfast is a more affordable way to experience some of your favourite restaurants without breaking the bank. Here’s just a few must visit breakfast spots to get your mouth watering. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this … [Read more...] about Breakfast in the Bay – Featured Blog
Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth: Remember Laser Games? Wow, we used to play so often back in the days when there was still an arena at the old tenpin bowling and game centre next to Greenacres. It's probably been a good 20 years since they closed down there so I was very excited to see that there are laser Games back in town. Last week we took the KidZ for a game and the moment I headed into the room with the gun in … [Read more...] about Laser games is back in Port Elizabeth – Featured Blog
It’s a delight to be hearing the ‘toot toot’ again of The Apple Express. – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: It’s a delight to be hearing the ‘toot toot’ again of The Apple Express.: http://blog.nmbt.co.za/blog/entry/all-aboard-the-apple-express-is-back-in-the-bay Source: Dempsey's. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to Friday Newsletter. … [Read more...] about It’s a delight to be hearing the ‘toot toot’ again of The Apple Express. – Featured Blog
Donkin Reserve seen from the Campanile – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Donkin Reserve seen from the Campanile: And with that 2017 is gone and 2018 have arrived. I have seen a lot of people say that they are glad 2017 is over and done with and I took a little time to contemplate my own 2017. I came to the conclusion that it actually wasn't a bad year for me at all. It was very busy though both from a personal as well as a work point of view and right now I can't see 2018 being any … [Read more...] about Donkin Reserve seen from the Campanile – Featured Blog
Lovemore Heights Christmas House – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Lovemore Heights Christmas House: Christmas may be over but we finally got a chance to go and have a look at the Lovemore Heights Christmas House at the top of Melsetter Road. I was actually starting to be embarrassed to say that we haven't been there yet especially after promoting it on social media and via my radio show on LuisterFM so much. The lights on and around the house truly is magnificent and if you haven't been to see it then … [Read more...] about Lovemore Heights Christmas House – Featured Blog
