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Category: Cape Town
Tourist Activities in Cape Town that won’t cost a thing
Whether you’re a tourist or a Capetonian looking to explore your own city, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained, without needing you to open your wallet. Here are some fun (and free) things to do: Just Nuisance Monument This monument honours Just Nuisance, the famous Great Dane who was enlisted in the […]
Christmas in Cape Town
Lovingly known as the “Mother City”, the “Kaap”, or “iKapa”, Cape Town in South Africa is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations – particularly during the festive season. The most apt description I’ve heard of a Christmas in Cape Town is simply “lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer”. With twilight only setting in […]
New Year’s Eve Events in Cape Town
With Christmas on the forefront of all December holiday events, we tend to forget to make plans for the holiday after the holiday – New Year’s Eve. If you’re still lacking a plan for bringing in the 2013 new year in style, have a look at the following things to do in Cape Town on […]
Top 9 Foods Foreigners Should Try in South Africa
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, is a saying that sums up the practice of following local customs when you’re in a new country. South Africa is no exception. It’s known for its outdoor fun, as well as its fantastic variety of cuisine, made up of flavours from around the globe, and don’t […]
8 Hop on, Hop Off Sightseeing Tours in Cape Town
UPDATE: CitySightseeing has launched a new township tour! Check out the LaGuGu Tour below! Explore the beautiful city of Cape Town at your own pace with hop on, hop off tours. The tours follow a timetable and run every 20 – 30 minutes (tour dependent) – which means you can get off and explore each attraction at your own pace, […]
The NEW Cape Town Summer Market
The temperamental nature of spring is over and summer is finally here in all her sunshine glory. To celebrate the sultry holiday season, the Company Gardens will be hosting the Cape Town Summer Market from 14 – 24 December 2012. This festive family-friendly market is the ideal place to find some unique Christmas gifts while […]
Shark Cage Diving with Great Whites in Gansbaai
If you’re like me and have a fascination and fear of sharks, then I recommend you do a shark cage diving experience to gain some valuable insight into the working behind these monstrous underwater machines. The aim is to conquer your fear, and believe me, it’s worth it. So put on your big boy pants […]
Cirque du Soleil presents Dralion in South Africa
I’m not a fan of clowns. Not one bit. I don’t have a good reason, just a bad vibe…and it’s tainted my view of the circus. But Cirque du Soleil is a whole other kind of circus that has made its way to one of the top spots on my Bucket List. So when I […]
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