Feels like: A mountain retreat near Wolfgangsee – complete with chilled wine and wool sweaters. Dullstroom, Mpumalanga. Image: wikimedia commons. Tucked away in the Amathole Mountains ...

Feels like: A mountain retreat near Wolfgangsee – complete with chilled wine and wool sweaters. Tucked away in the Amathole Mountains, Hogsback blends Tolkien-esque forests with Alpine vibes.

If you're stocking up, do it on Wednesday. If the weather’s good, expect the usual rush to Salzkammergut (think: lakes like Wolfgangsee or Attersee), Wachau Valley (for hiking, biking and wine), or ...