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Category: Western Cape
The Urban Brandy Route
If you’re looking for a spirited spot to wind down your day or kick off your evening, head to one of the superb locations along Cape Town’s new Urban Brandy Route and enjoy a selection of well-crafted, thirst-quenching brandy cocktail creations in the atmosphere of your liking. Launched in honour of South Africa’s favourite spirit, […]
My Anniversary Stay at Place on the Bay
Two years had passed with the wonderful man in my life, and to celebrate he decided to plan a secret getaway to celebrate our anniversary. I spent weeks trying to convince him to sell out and tell me what he had planned, but his lips remained sealed. It was only until our anniversary weekend when […]
Father’s Day
With Father’s Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to pick out that gift that says to your papa “you’re the best dad ever”. Of course, that’s generally far easier said than done, and no, socks alone do not tend to proclaim this as much as you’d assume. This year, put some thought into […]
The Greatest Shoal on Earth
Every year, from May through to July, a cold northerly ocean current causes millions of sardines to gather in shoals and migrate north. Travelling a distance of over 1,000km along the rugged coastline from the Agulhas Bank towards Mozambique, the shoals form a swarming mass measuring up to 15km long, 3,5km wide, and 30m deep […]
The Great Food & Wine Show Experience
With the post-buzz of the Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show lingering like fragrant spices, I have to admit that my ultimate highlight was the opportunity to see Gordon Ramsay passionately do what he does best. Not screaming at some inexperienced chef-wannabe on a nightmarish TV programme, but jovially demonstrating with incredible knowledge, dedication, […]
Oh, the Places to Play on World Play Day!
The 28th of May is World Play Day Don’t sit at home, don’t stay Get up, get out, and play Oh, the places to play on World Play Day! Let kids do what they do best And adults say no to rest The day is about having fun Fun for all, each and everyone […]
4 FUNtastic Festivals in the Western Cape this June
Summer may be over, but there is no need to go into hibernation. The Western Cape is as busy as ever with fantastic festival fun taking place throughout the month of June. Whether you enjoy food, wine, port, or poetry, there’s something to keep a spring in your step this winter! Wacky Wine Weekend If […]
Winter Holiday Activities for you and your Kids in Cape Town
Those with young children will likely be dreading the upcoming winter holidays, with the thought of the kids being stuck inside for days on end when it’s raining outside. Make sure your kids (and you) don’t go stir crazy this winter by taking them to the following fantastic indoor play areas in Cape Town, offering […]
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