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Category: Cape Town
The Constantia Fresh Festival
The fourth annual Constantia Fresh Festival will be taking place from the 1 – 2 March 2013 at the Buitenverwachting Wine Estate in the captivating Constantia Valley. The festival showcases the diversity and food compatibility of the “wild white” grape through different tasting and pairing events. This year’s event aims not only to showcase the […]
Free Feel Good Activities in Cape Town
If you’re feeling a little guilty about your privileged lifestyle, then you should look into ways of helping out the needy. Whether you prefer hands-on work, or simply the role of a guardian angel, there is something available for you that will qualm all those guilt pangs. Walk man’s best friend TEARS is a non-profit […]
It’s Carnival Time in Cape Town!
Vibrant colours, upbeat tunes, jaw-dropping dancing, lip-smacking food, happy faces, and laughter all around. Who doesn’t love a good carnival? As if one carnival wasn’t exciting enough, Capetonians can look forward to TWO festive celebrations within the next month! Community Chest Carnival: 27 February – 2 March 2013 Treat yourself and your loved ones to […]
Responsible Tourism Week
Since Cape Town won the Virgin Holidays award for Responsible Tourism in 2009, Capetonians have prided themselves on their environmentally conscious behaviour. In an effort to support and encourage eco-friendly habits, Cape Town proudly celebrates Responsible Tourism Week, taking place this year from 11 – 17 February 2013. What is Responsible Tourism Week, you ask? […]
Travel Tips for the Cape Town Cycle Tour
The acclaimed Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is taking place in the beautiful city of Cape Town on Sunday, 8 March 2015. An estimated 35,000 cyclists from South Africa and other parts of the world will be participating in the 109km cycle challenge, which trails some of the steepest inclines on the Cape Peninsula. The […]
Dinner with a View in Cape Town
No matter what time of year it is, there’s always a need for a romantic getaway with your “someone special” to ensure that life doesn’t get in the way of what’s important. Cape Town is one of the best places to rekindle the romance as the scenic vistas of magnificent mountains and the turquoise Atlantic […]
4 Craft Beer Fests You Don’t Want to Miss
The craft brew industry is booming in South Africa. Beer drinkers are increasingly excited to try different flavours and a number of local breweries are stepping up to create traditional method brews with distinctive flavour profiles. Anyone care for a pint? Look out for these up and coming craft beer festivals in South Africa: Clarens […]
Create Your Perfect Valentine’s Date in Cape Town
If you’ve already read the Durban and Johannesburg recommendations for this year’s Valentine’s Day, those of you located further south are likely itching to know what Cape Town has in store for couples. The good news is, there’s a wide variety of choice as per usual – the bad news is you’ll have to pick […]
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