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Category: Western Cape
Top 10 Things to do in Swellendam
Swellendam is one of the Western Cape’s best kept secrets, situated approximately 220km from Cape Town along the national road (N2) that runs from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Hidden amongst magnificent mountains, a patchwork of farmlands, plethora of wildflowers, and 250 hectares of indigenous forest, Swellendam offers an entrancing beauty that is hard to […]
Cape Town Markets in a Photographic Nutshell
Cape Town is brimming with fresh, authentic food and boutique markets. Whether you’re after some organic fruit and vegetables for the kitchen or unique clothing items, check out these not-to-be-missed markets in the Mother City: V&A Market on the Wharf, CBD When: Monday to Sunday from 09h30 – 18h00 Noordhoek Community Market When: Thursday from […]
Galloping Getaways for Horse Riders in South Africa
If you love the clip-clopping of hooves beneath you, we recommend these excellent getaways where you can explore South Africa’s beautiful landscapes on horseback. MPUMALANGA Lydenrust Guest Farm & Horse Trails Situated near Lydenberg, Lydenrust Guest Farm & Horse Trails offers 1 – 2 hour horse trails through the stunning Lowveld landscape. You’ll find a […]
5 Stays for Foodie Travellers in South Africa
A culinary adventure is the sticky glacé cherry on top of a decadent holiday cake. Eating is one of the biggest pleasures of travelling and South Africa is fast becoming one of the world’s most sought after foodie destinations. From artisan producers and fresh farm markets in untouched hideaways to award winning restaurants in trendy […]
10 Attractions that will make your Visiting Relatives fall in Love with Cape Town
Cape Town has to be experienced to be believed. With so much to do and see, it is difficult fitting a never-ending itinerary into a few days. When you have friends or relatives visit from overseas, make sure to introduce the magic of The Mother City by taking them to these must-see attractions: V&A Waterfront […]
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 […]
The South African Bunny Chow 101 & a recipe you won’t be able to resist
I’m sure you’ve all been recommended Bunny Chow when visiting the major cities in South Africa, especially Durbs. But if you don’t know what it is, you’ll be forgiven for being confused by this oddly misleading dish. Despite what its name implies, the Bunny Chow is not made out of or for bunny rabbits. Instead, […]
The Laziest Long Weekend Getaways with Awesome TripAdvisor Reviews
We love this time of year in South Africa. Not because of the season changes or anything. The reason is whole-heartedly more selfish than that. The next 2 months hold the promise of long weekends where we can enjoy an extra day devoted to nothing more than extending the art of weekend chilling. Diarize these […]