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5 Foodie Festivals to Kick the Winter Blues
Winter shminter! Just because Frosty the Snowman is breathing down our necks doesn’t mean we can’t still play outside…especially if there is delicious food and wine involved. Here are 5 food-loving festivals that will kick your winter blues to the curb! Riebeek Valley Olive Festival 3 – 4 May 2014 You’ll find every shade and […]
Earth Day 2015
For those not in the know, Earth Day 2015 has arrived! This annual event is celebrated on 22nd April when people around the world gather together and raise awareness of the effects of pollution on the earth and to encourage the implementation of sustainable programs in their cities. Earth Day Beginnings Earth Day started in […]
7 Romantic Retreats 2 Hours from Cape Town
Sometimes you need a break to get away from the busy life you’re leading, and celebrate -be it an anniversary, a romantic long weekend, or just the chance to reconnect with your partner for some TLC. The following accommodations offer varied scenery, intimate quarters, and will fit most budgets, so head out and let us […]
The best organised Easter egg hunts across South Africa
I am beyond eggcited to be heading to Spier for what is promising to be the BIGGEST Easter egg hunt in the Western Cape this year. I may even be more excited than my kids, who are quickly turning into choccie-egg addicts thanks to the mountains of Easter treats that have been littering shop shelves […]
8 South African World Heritage Sites to add to your Bucket List
South Africa boasts 8 of the world’s official UNESCO World Heritage Sites which are well worth a visit due to their natural, cultural, and historical importance. The next time you have a day or two to spare, make sure you visit one of these South African World Heritage Sites near you: Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng […]
Wine&Dine Evenings with Reuben’s and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town
Reuben’s and Nobu. These two need no introduction in the world of fine dining. If you’re an ardent foodie or wine connoisseur, the following line-up of exclusive monthly Wine&Dine evenings at these One&Only Cape Town restaurants should quickly be penned into your diary. Reuben’s Wine&Dine South Africa’s beloved Chef Reuben Riffel invites you on a […]
Extraordinary Marine Safaris in the Western Cape
While South Africa is known for land-based wildlife safaris, there are also plenty of exciting things to do in the Western Cape that involve getting into the water. Whether it’s diving with sharks, seal watching, or dolphin spotting that you’re after, you’ll get all this and more in the Western Cape. Shark Cage Diving There […]
10 Harvest Festivals Your Toes are Itching to Get to
It’s harvest time in the Winelands! As the chugging of heavy-laden tractors echoes through the Winelands, many a toe is feeling the itch to squelch its way through a barrel of ripened grapes. Here are 10 fabulous harvest festivals worth raising a glass or 3 to this season… Robertson Wine Valley’s Hands-on Harvest Festival Get […]
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