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Category: Cape Town
One Stop Farm Shop – Peregrine Farm Stall
It was still dark and gloomy, and we’d just passed through a hair-raising fog-belt with rain shooting down at a 45° angle; the traffic at this time of the morning was crawling along at 20km an hour and everyone’s hazards were blinking furiously as we descended Sir Louwry’s Pass, leading us into Grabouw. After several […]
Top 5 Spa Stays in South Africa
We’re already halfway through the year so it’s no surprise the stress and strain of the past few months are starting to weigh down on our bodies. Give your body and mind the rest it needs at these excellent 5-star spas across South Africa. Sante Hotel and Spa, Western Cape Sante Hotel & Spa is […]
67 Ways to Give Back on Mandela Day
We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]
Spend a Night on your own Floating Paradise
If the idea of being gradually rocked to sleep appeals to you, then spending a night on a luxury yacht or houseboat may be just up your alley. Both the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces offer overnight accommodation on the water so you can drift off to sleep listening to the water gently lapping against […]
The Colour Me Crazy Run and Colour Festival Hits Cape Town and Joburg
The Colour Me Crazy run and colour festival is scheduled to hit Cape Town and Joburg over the coming months, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, and music in one outrageous event. The festival celebrates happiness, health, and individuality, and people of all ages, from little kids, to parents and grandparents are […]
Celebrating Madiba
“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” – Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to […]
Delightful Diners in Cape Town
Cape Town is full of restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes that are well worth a visit. But with all of the choices on offer, it can sometimes become quite difficult to choose. If you’re after a relaxed American-style dining experience, complete with friendly service, comfy dining booths, and entertaining décor, be sure to visit the […]
The World’s 10 Cheapest Cities for a Night Out – and Cape Town is one of them!
TripAdvisor recently embarked on a world-wide TripIndex Cities survey to discover the most expensive and affordable cities to enjoy a night out on holiday. They selected a number of cities from across the globe and calculated the cost of a couple staying 1 night in a 4-star hotel, cocktails, a 2-course dinner with a bottle […]
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