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3 Places Where You Can Learn to Cook Traditional Karoo Cuisine
Cooking tours in the Karoo offer culinary adventures for travellers to feed their inner-foodie and learn about the region’s history and traditions. Karoo lamb, fruit preserves, and baked goods immediately spring to mind when we talk about traditional Karoo foods. But there is a world of other Karoo delicacies like Skilpadjies (braaied fat parcels of […]
The Insider’s Guide to Unusual Restaurants in the Western Cape
South Africa has an abundance of superb restaurants that cater from budget to 5-star tastes, but sometimes a fancy hotel restaurant just doesn’t cut it. Those exploring the Western Cape are in for more than just a fancy dinner around the coast, with options like braaivleis served up right on the beach, meals served by […]
How to Celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September
World Tourism Day, held annually on 27 September, is a day aimed to raise awareness about the important role of tourism within the community and how it affects social, cultural, political, and economic values worldwide. While you should be “proudly South African” on any given day, World Tourism Day provides the chance for us to […]
5 Sunday Brunch Spots in the Southern Suburbs
On those lazy Sunday mornings you just don’t feel like cooking, why not hit the road and find a cosy café or restaurant where you can be served in style, in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs? Cocoa WahWah Where: 18 Main Road, Rondebosch Open on Sundays: 08:00 – 22:00 The flagship of the Cocoa franchise in […]
So, what is Heritage Day all about?
With Heritage Day (also known as National Braai Day) coming up in a few short weeks, I felt that it was time to learn a little more about what the actual public holiday stood for; just so my friends can view it as more than a day off where we bond over braai vleis, fun, […]
Pet Friendly Accommodation in KwaZulu-Natal
There are many people who feel a holiday without their pets simply isn’t worthwhile. After all, what good is an energetic mountain hike, a swim in a glistening lake, or an evening next to the braai if you can’t share it with your furry companion? So just for you, we have compiled a list of […]
Darling Made Me Do It – What to do in Darling
Darling is a charming small town situated on the West Coast, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. The little village lies nestled between hills of vineyards and undulating golden wheat fields. Known as the ‘beating heart’ of the West Coast, Darling offers plenty of reasons to visit. Akkerboom Laan Though notably located in […]
3 Scent-sational Flower Festivals in the Western Cape
The Western Cape is known for colourful houses, beaches, and the myriad of flowers which unfurl in spring, not quite competing with the beautiful blooms that the Namaqualand produces, but certainly providing a floral fantasy for all to enjoy. If you’re planning to spend time outdoors by hiking, biking, or exploring the national parks during […]
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