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Natural Hot Springs in South Africa
Have you ever experienced the calming sensation of a natural hot spring? Hot springs are formed by groundwater being heated by shallow bodies of magma or water running through faults deep in the earth’s crust. These pockets of natural water are believed to have healing benefits because of the high sulfur content and the heat […]
Discover the Durbanville Wine Valley
The vibrant Durbanville Wine Valley is nestled in the Tygerberg Hills, just a short drive from Cape Town, and offers a fantastic array of wine farms to explore. The valley boasts fourteen wineries and there is something for every wine lover — from traditional Dutch bitterballen at Maastricht, Durbanville Hills’ sweeping views and wine-tasting caves […]
30 Accommodations with Jacuzzis in the Western Cape
Weekends away should be full of all the best things in life, like good company, good food, roaring campfires, and hours spent soaking in a hot, bubbly Jacuzzi. And luckily for you, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite accommodations where you can enjoy just that in the Western Cape! The Bay Lodge, Mossel Bay […]
10 Great Kitchen Tea Ideas in the Western Cape
As a recent bride who was spoiled with a momentous kitchen tea, I know that planning this event can be stressful for the maid of honour and everyone involved. Nowadays, a kitchen tea is much more than an awkward hour of opening gifted pots, pans and glasses from your grandmother and aunt ─ it’s centred […]
Go game viewing along the Garden Route
What do you get when you combine fynbos-covered mountain slopes, fairy-tale forests and lukewarm lagoons with our country’s mighty Big Five? A game-viewing experience along the Garden Route, of course! Although the Kruger is arguably the ultimate wildlife destination, it’s often a stretch too far for those living in the coastal parts of South Africa, […]
All Roads Lead to the Karoo: An Alternative Route to Sutherland
Living in a city that never seems to sleep, we tend to take the route of least resistance to our destinations, ignoring everything in our wake. But due to unforeseen circumstances on a sultry Friday morning near De Doorns, Schalk and I had to amend our perfectly-planned trip to avoid the N1 ─ something that’s […]
Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Cape Town’s Oldest Tradition
There are a few things that make Cape Town a rather unique destination to visit. From the many eateries and gin bars in Bree Street, the jazz culture, hearing the adhan at sunrise and sunset, to the ever punctual Noon Gun ─ the city is a colourful tapestry of rich history and cosmopolitan flair. But […]
Finding the Farmer’s Way at Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Born and bred among the leafy green vineyards of the West Coast, the Karoo is not a region I frequented much growing up. I have only visited Oudtshoorn on a few occasions for its yearly cultural event, the KKNK, but have always yearned to see more of this ostrich mecca. I was therefore quite excited […]
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