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Category: Western Cape
FREE entry to South Africa’s National Parks during SANParks Week
UPDATE: SANParks Week 2015 is taking place from Monday, 14 September 2015 until Friday, 18 September 2015. Click here for individual park details. Spring has sprung! Like fireworks, flowers are shooting up and transforming monochrome landscapes into a blaze of colour. South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving you the perfect chance to go wild and see them […]
3 Great Foodie Spots in South Africa
It can be tough choosing where to go for a meal, as you can never be certain how intimate the setting will be or if they will provide seasonal items. If you’re tired of dining at large chain restaurants that don’t cater to your refined senses, keep reading to discover 3 intimate and wholesome restaurants […]
5 Places you wish you’d never seen
Warning: What you are about to see is much like the Pinterest phenomenon. You will be tempted to spend hours hearting, sending, pinning, and ultimately pining over stunning images that will engrain themselves into your soul. The shameless beauty of these luxury destinations in South Africa may result in intense daydreaming, yearning, and a sudden […]
Fruit Picking in the Western Cape – Where and When to do it
The Western Cape is known for its endless vineyards and scenic, fertile valleys. Surrounded by immense purple mountains and rolling green hills, there is no setting more beautiful for spending a day cultivating the fields. For those who are keen to explore, there are plenty of areas in the Western Cape that are well known […]
Plan a Romantic Weekend Away – For Him
As women, we’re fairly lucky that there’s an abundance of information out there to help our clueless guys plan a romantic weekend away. However, when the tables turn, there’s very little information out there on how to plan a weekend away for him. Keep reading to figure out how to surprise your man in the […]
Wine ‘n Spice and All Things Nice in Paarl
Variety is the spice of life, and much like the saying applies to life, food too would be bland and boring without a pinch of parsley or rosemary rub. Flavours, scents, and textures all play a part in making meals memorable, but there are other factors to consider too. What wine or beer to pair […]
Don’t Miss the 2013 Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival in September
The much-anticipated Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival is a distinguished annual occasion that celebrates the return of the magnificent Southern Right Whales to the waters of Walker Bay and the arrival of the spring season. This year, the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival will be marking its 22nd year as the only enviro-arts festival in […]
Wining & Dining on Route 62
With a quick exit off the N2, Route 62 offers a shorter and more scenic trip from Cape Town, through the Klein Karoo and Garden Route, to Port Elizabeth. Route 62 is home to the world’s longest wine route and a newer Brandy Route, which offer exciting excursions on their own. But Route 62 isn’t […]
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