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Category: Cape Town
10 Things to do with the kids these school holidays
Millions of children across South Africa are getting ready to kick off their school shoes and cram Phineas and Ferb’s 104 days of summer vacation into their 9-day holiday. Whether you’re going away for the holidays or simply dreading the idea of your home turning into a live aquarium, we suggest you take the kids […]
Cape Town Markets in a Photographic Nutshell
Cape Town is brimming with fresh, authentic food and boutique markets. Whether you’re after some organic fruit and vegetables for the kitchen or unique clothing items, check out these not-to-be-missed markets in the Mother City: V&A Market on the Wharf, CBD When: Monday to Sunday from 09h30 – 18h00 Noordhoek Community Market When: Thursday from […]
10 Attractions that will make your Visiting Relatives fall in Love with Cape Town
Cape Town has to be experienced to be believed. With so much to do and see, it is difficult fitting a never-ending itinerary into a few days. When you have friends or relatives visit from overseas, make sure to introduce the magic of The Mother City by taking them to these must-see attractions: V&A Waterfront […]
Wine&Dine Evenings with Reuben’s and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town
Reuben’s and Nobu. These two need no introduction in the world of fine dining. If you’re an ardent foodie or wine connoisseur, the following line-up of exclusive monthly Wine&Dine evenings at these One&Only Cape Town restaurants should quickly be penned into your diary. Reuben’s Wine&Dine South Africa’s beloved Chef Reuben Riffel invites you on a […]
The South African Bunny Chow 101 & a recipe you won’t be able to resist
I’m sure you’ve all been recommended Bunny Chow when visiting the major cities in South Africa, especially Durbs. But if you don’t know what it is, you’ll be forgiven for being confused by this oddly misleading dish. Despite what its name implies, the Bunny Chow is not made out of or for bunny rabbits. Instead, […]
Why every patriotic South African should celebrate St Patrick’s Day
If you have the luck of the Irish, you could win free tickets to St Patrick’s Day at Wild Clover Farm! “There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” While we are very proudly South African and have no desire to actually be Irish, we’ve […]
The World’s Biggest Races in South Africa
As the wheel spins closer to this weekend’s mammoth Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we look at some of the world’s biggest races that are hosted right here in South Africa. Perfect for anyone who loves extreme travel and tourism! The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour: World’s Largest Individually Timed Cycle […]
Learning to Surf at Muizenberg
It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]