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Heaven on Earth in Hermanus
Hermanus is one of the gems of the Whale Coast, and is characterized by lush rolling hills, a wine route of its own, salty ocean air, and eclectic and artsy shops. If you’re weekending at this coastal town, then read on to discover some of our favourite spots in this little piece of heaven on […]
Experience Heaven on Earth at Dunstone Country House
Dunstone Country House is a hidden gem nestled at the foot of the historic Bainskloof pass near Wellington in the Western Cape. Previously known as Bovlei Valley Retreat, the name was changed to avoid confusion as many people didn’t realise there was a guest house on site. Wellington is the much quieter version of its […]
Ceres-ly Exciting Zipline Adventures
After weeks of planning, our Tulbagh weekend was finally confirmed, and at the very top of the list was a zipline tour with Ceres Zipline Adventures. We woke up early and braved the cold on our 35 minute drive from Tulbagh to Ceres with our hearts racing with excitement. Situated in the Schurweberg Mountains, Ceres […]
Eat, Drink, and Sleep at Vrede en Lust Winery
On previous trips to Franschhoek, the Vrede en Lust sign had practically begged me to take a detour off the road as it peered innocently from the side of the Cape Dutch building, with a backdrop of vineyards and mountains. So this time, we gave in to temptation and visited this beautiful Klapmuts winery, on […]
The Big Tree & Forest Walk in Wilderness
My kids and I are often off on mystical adventures with fairies, dragon birds, and giant grasshopper people. Fairy tales, nature, and creative play are a big part of our life, so we couldn’t pass up an outing to the Big Tree during our holiday in Wilderness. The Woodville Big Tree is a giant old […]
Your Guide to the South African Spring Wildflowers
They say the earth laughs in flowers. This is why the spring season is one of the most beautiful and happiest times of the year; a time when not a day should pass when you don’t return home covered in grass and smelling like the earth. Whether you’re looking for a day hike or a […]
Brush up on your South Africanisms – The Travel Dictionary
Those visiting South Africa for the first time are often left confused when speaking to South Africans for the first time. Plenty of “what did he say?”, blank stares, and a flurry of typing words into Google translate are no way to try and master the language of the Saffa. Brush up on your South […]
Somerset West – the Best for Lazy Wine Weekends
Somerset West is a beautiful and surprisingly affluent town situated around 45km from Cape Town in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. I must admit that while I have driven through this town countless times on my trips out of town, I had seldom thought more of it than a simple “30 minutes to […]
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