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The Galileo Open Air Cinema in Cape Town – the Perfect Activity for the Summer Holidays
Operating at 3 magical venues in Cape Town, there is no reason you shouldn’t elevate the Galileo Open Air Cinema to the top of your activity list this summer. Movies are screened on Tuesday nights at Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, on Wednesday nights at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and on Thursdays at the V&A Waterfront, and […]
The Shipwreck Trail at Cape Point Nature Reserve
Summer is the time for spending long, sweaty days outdoors, aided only by good walking shoes and a bottle of water. After all, there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than by getting out into nature. If this is what you’re after, consider doing the Shipwreck Trail in Cape Point Nature Reserve where […]
Durban – the Art Deco Capital of South Africa
For those not in the know, the style of Art Deco is characterised by bold colours, glamorous ornaments, and geometric shapes, which also incorporate traditional designs. The Art Deco style originated in the early 1920s in France, and flourished worldwide until World War II. The style has been referred to as a distinct breakaway from […]
3 Colourful Gauteng Accommodations for Summer
One doesn’t need a reason to add a splash of colour to their surroundings, so if you’re tiring of the same old mundane setting at work or at home, then be sure to book a stay at one of these colourful guesthouses in Gauteng this summer! Not in Gauteng? You can also check out these […]
A Market a Day for Cape Town Foodies
I LOVE the vibe of a good, wholesome, foodie market. It’s a special place where family, friends, food, and fun culminate in an atmosphere that is both relaxing and electric. My favourite markets are the ones where everyone is welcome, from the baby-bouncing mommas and dreadlocked hippies, to the silver-streaked execs and toddlers darting underfoot. […]
Give Your Child an Experience this Christmas
Dewy fingers from trying to catch clouds as we drove through the Drakensberg mountains, and the confusion as to why they didn’t feel like cotton wool. Seeing my first shooting star in a rank fishing boat, slowly slish-sloshing its way to a deserted Fijian island. Scaring my little sister with tales of big foot on […]
Top 10 Restaurants Announced in the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards
In a culinary heaven where macaroons grew on trees and bread was served with custom-carved butter sculptures, the restaurant and foodie community eagerly watched as South Africa’s newest Top 10 restaurants were announced, along with the Chef of the Year and a host of other awards. The Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards took […]
Vergelegen Outshines at the Best of Wine Tourism Awards
The Great Wine Capitals (GWC) Best of Wine Tourism Awards is a prestigious event attended by wine tourism leaders from across the world. The results were announced at a gala presentation in California’s Napa Valley on Thursday, 7 November 2013, and we are proud to say that Vergelegen Estate emerged as the undisputed South African […]
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