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Author: Roseanna McBain
7 Sensational Seaside Escapes in the Western Cape
Nothing beats a lazy day at a beach with hours of sunshine, sunbathing, reading, and surfing to look forward to. The following seaside escapes are almost all right on the beachfront, and cater perfectly for those who want to enjoy the total relaxation that comes with sipping on cocktails, building sandcastles, and returning to an […]
7 Great South African Camping Spots for Summer
Get back to basics and have fun with family and friends this summer at any of these highly rated South African camping and caravanning sites! Western Cape 1. Wolfkop Camping Villages, Citrusdal Wolfkop Camping Villages are nestled next to a river in the Citrusdal Valley and are well suited for groups of friends. Not […]
Discover Secret Stories of the Cape with VoiceMap
The world is full of stories that echo across the centuries to shape our thoughts and experiences. With the help of modern technology and companies like VoiceMap, we’re able to tap into these stories and immerse ourselves in an area’s history, armed with an invisible storyteller to entertain you with secret spots and historic moments. […]
Hip-Hip Hooray, Heritage Day
With Heritage Day around the corner, and a full week’s-worth of exciting events taking place, we’ve rounded up plenty of braai spots to choose from, as well as answered what Heritage Day is all about. Now it’s time to discover 10 fun ways you can take advantage of this national holiday! Western Cape 1. […]
PhotoBlog – 19 things to see along the Cape to Namibia Route
The full day’s journey from Cape Town to Namibia is one of the most exciting drives in South Africa, and it’s easy to understand why. For where else in the country – or even the world – can you view dinosaur fossils, thousands of wildflowers, and sea mammals playing in the waves? Break up your […]
10 Places to Visit When You Dawdle in Darling
I’ll admit it: when my husband and I first drove through Darling I wasn’t all that impressed. It took under 10 minutes to drive from one end of town to the other, and as it was a public holiday, there wasn’t much open. We kept driving. It was only when we drove back towards the […]
Sweet Sensations – Top Ice-Cream Parlours by Province
When heat waves make the tarmac shimmer, and hazy afternoons send your thoughts scurrying to swimming pools, smoothies, and ice-cream sundaes, there’s honestly no better way to beat the rising temperatures than by heading to the following ice-cream parlours around South Africa! 1. Western Cape – Cape Town Sorbetière, set within Side Street Studios, […]
Langebaan – far more than just a Lagoon Town
Langebaan is an ideal spot to head to, regardless of season, as it experiences temperate weather all year round. Though the town’s defining lagoon is remarkable in its own right, it’s not the only reason for you to head to this coastal gem. Due to numerous unique ecosystems at play in the area, there are […]
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