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Category: Western Cape
15 Sensational Seaside Escapes for Summer
If you’re looking for a seaside getaway, where you can watch the waves rolling in as you walk on soft beach sand, the following accommodations will cater perfectly to your summer holiday plans, complete with sea-scented air, gull calls, spectacular sunsets, and photo-worthy spots! 1. Voetbaai Chalets, Port Nolloth, Northern Cape Voetbaai Chalets are […]
Insider tips for an ultimate Summer Holiday in the Overberg
The monthly #discoverOverberg Twitter chat is a highlight on our social calendar and yesterday’s summer holiday tips once again inspired us to head over the mountains and road trip through the Western Cape’s beautiful Overberg region. Top tips for a summer holiday in the Overberg A1. The Klein River in @stanfordvillage allows for endless […]
Shongololo Express: Highlights in Pictures
It’s been an unforgettable two weeks on board the Shongololo Express; an adventure safari train that showcases real, raw South Africa. The Shongololo Express Great Train Adventure is by no means on par with the luxury train travel offered by Rovos or the Blue Train, but what it lacks in luxury, it more than makes […]
9 Wine Farms Worth Loving
When you’re in the Western Cape, it’s almost a crime not to stop in at one of our lavish wine estates or tasting venues to enjoy a day of sophisticated fun with someone special, or with a group of friends. The following tasting venues and wine farms come highly recommended for the outstanding wines, facilities, […]
Sinnfully Good Wine Inspired Ice-Cream at Lanzerac
Ice-creams are synonymous with hot summer days on the beach, but it appears the Stellenbosch Winelands is now the place to head to for your fix of frozen goodness. Especially if you’re an adventurous wine enthusiast! Together with the team of ice-cream fundis at Sinnfull (known for their creative assortment of ice-creams from Pistachio & […]
12 Places to Watch Fireworks in Cape Town this Guy Fawkes
Remember, remember the 5th of November! We’ve heard the saying, but most of us don’t know what the day is really about. So here’s a quick summary: Back in 1605 a group of English Catholics plotted to assassinate the protestant King James I of England by blowing up the House of Lords. Luckily an anonymous […]
De Hoop Nature Reserve – Beauty at the Ends of the Earth
After 33km of navigating a bumpy dirt road in our tiny Fiat Palio, I was left feeling a lot more like a martini being shaken – not stirred – than an excited first time visitor to one of the most beautiful parts of the Cape: De Hoop Nature Reserve. We finally arrived at our destination […]
Do your soul a flavour & visit Creation Wines
A wine estate called Creation lies in the Hemel-en-Aarde (heaven and earth) valley. It’s just too easy to imagine haloed beings sprinkling magic dust over the vineyards to create their divine nectar. But when you visit Creation and chat with owners Jean-Claude and Carolyn Martin – who are almost always on the floor looking after […]
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