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Category: Cape Town
A Perfect Cost-Effective Cape Town Date
Cape Town is a beautiful and diverse city with endless options regarding what to see, where to eat, and where to go. Take the pressure off of planning a date by trying to do something amazing and expensive, and instead, consider some of these cost-effective and fun ideas: Walk to a Bakery Skip the convenience […]
A Market a Day for Cape Town Foodies
I LOVE the vibe of a good, wholesome, foodie market. It’s a special place where family, friends, food, and fun culminate in an atmosphere that is both relaxing and electric. My favourite markets are the ones where everyone is welcome, from the baby-bouncing mommas and dreadlocked hippies, to the silver-streaked execs and toddlers darting underfoot. […]
Accommodation along the Cape Town Coast
Cape Town’s coast provides a place of beauty and solitude no matter the season. However, there really is no better time of the year to enjoy the beauty of the ocean than during the height of summer. Whether you’re travelling as a family, with friends, or planning a romantic couple’s escape, you can look forward […]
Top 10 Restaurants Announced in the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards
In a culinary heaven where macaroons grew on trees and bread was served with custom-carved butter sculptures, the restaurant and foodie community eagerly watched as South Africa’s newest Top 10 restaurants were announced, along with the Chef of the Year and a host of other awards. The Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards took […]
Vergelegen Outshines at the Best of Wine Tourism Awards
The Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards is a prestigious event attended by wine tourism leaders from across the world. The results were announced at a gala presentation in California’s Napa Valley on Thursday, 7 November 2013, and we are proud to say that Vergelegen Estate emerged as the undisputed South African […]
Win Free Tickets to the Cape Town Festival of Beer
The long wait is nearly over! After appearing in Joburg for the first time, the Festival of Beer is heading back to its roots in the Mother City for the 4th edition of the Cape Town Festival of Beer! Taking over Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point from 22 – 24 November 2013, the festival […]
Top 5 Places Tourists Visit in South Africa
South Africa is a beautiful country, with lush coastal landscapes, an arid interior, and numerous colourful towns dotted throughout. Tourists, who visit us on vacation, tend to stick to “Top” lists of recommendations, so without further ado, here are the top 5 spots to see in South Africa. Cape Town – Table Mountain It was […]
3 Popular Stop Overs between Joburg & Cape Town
With the countdown to Christmas holidays, throngs of Vaalies are preparing themselves for the annual N1 migration to Cape Town. If you’re planning on making the 1,400km road trip between Joburg and Cape Town (or anywhere in between), we encourage you to travel safely and stop over for a night’s rest along the way. There are […]