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Category: Western Cape
10 Reasons Why a Visit to Paternoster is the Answer to Your Prayers
Paternoster, meaning “Our Father”, is a little gem on the West Coast that exudes a fishing village charm of yesteryear. Fast becoming known as the St Tropez of South Africa, Paternoster is a place where white beach sands to merge with fynbos and the ocean, smiling fishermen dipping their fishing rods into the freezing ocean, […]
20 of our Favourite #Stellenblog Instagrams
The wanderlust-inducing #Stellenblog campaign commanded the social media spotlight for several days leading up to INDABA 2014, with some of the most influential international and local travel and lifestyle bloggers uncovering and digitally sharing the best of what the Stellenbosch wine tourism region has to offer. #Stellenblog was brilliantly conceptualized and coordinated by Destinate in association […]
12 Honeymoon Hideaways on a Budget
So you’ve scratched your last coins together for the perfect wedding, but you still haven’t planned the honeymoon. Stop. Take a deep breath and relax. There are many ways to plan your romantic escapade without blowing through your lifetime savings. After all, memories are priceless. TravelGround has some exceptional ideas for honeymoons on a budget. […]
Finding my Hakuna Matata in Yzerfontein
“It’s working!” My friend had caught the habitual shift in my eyes. “You’re starting to relax. But you’re so used to being busy that you’re feeling guilty about not doing anything.” I don’t remember her exact words, but I felt the nail punch into my skull. She was right. Between work, marriage, motherhood, friends, social […]
The Slow Five of South Africa
Most will have heard all about the Big 5, some will likely know about the Small 5, but not many will be aware that South Africa is also home to the Slow Five, a term coined by the residents of Langebaan. If you’re keen to meet the smaller and less agile counterparts of the Big […]
Top 3 Spas in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs
With the change of season and colder weather afoot, now is the best time to treat yourself to some TLC, in the form of a facial, manicure, massage, or even an entire spa day with the girls! Rouge Day Spa, Kenilworth From your first moment on-site, as you walk past the pool surrounded by ferns, […]
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 […]
16 Mother’s Day Spots in South Africa
With Mother’s Day around the corner, plans should already be underway on your end to do something special for her, other than getting flowers or a gift basket from NetFlorist. Check out these 16 great places for some creative ideas. Birds of Eden and Monkeyland, Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route Take a walk on the wild […]
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