They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and they are certainly right about that. Still, you also can’t beat a good brunch for setting the tone to your day! In this post, I share my pick of the best breakfast- and brunch-spots in South Africa’s […]
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Travel blog posts, covering everything from hiking to accommodation to restaurant reviews.
Sustainably Minded Wine Farms near Cape Town
With our planet under siege and threat from carbon emissions, wastage, single-use plastics and more, there can be no doubt that ‘going green’ is essential. In fact, this drive for more eco-friendly practices and methods needs our gravest support throughout every industry. In South Africa’s own wine industry, the threat […]
Lievland Café Review: Visiting This Stellenbosch Treasure
Tucked away in the Stellenbosch Wine Route, along the famous R44, between Stellenbosch and Klapmuts, one finds a charming, new Cape Winelands café addition in Lievland Café. Explore the Exciting Lievland Vineyards and Lievland Café In 2017, MAN Family Wines, a partnership between Tyrrel Myburgh and José Conde, acquired this […]
Fun Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands offers a host of incredible experiences for families, tourists and everyone in between to enjoy. With a plethora of stunning, award-winning mainstream- and boutique- wine farms, there is no shortage of amazing outdoor activities to enjoy. In this post, I share some of my favourite, quick-fire outdoor […]
Best Northern Suburbs Food Gems
Out of all the areas in Cape Town, the Northern Suburbs often gets a bad rep. I’ve heard many people ‘in the know’ say it offers adequate (at best) food and sub-par to slow service… But, since I moved here in late 2017, I have made it my personal mission […]
Durbanville Wine Valley’s Best Estate Picks
Since moving to the Northern Suburbs in 2017, I have been fortunate enough to visit several of the Durbanville Wine Valley’s most well-loved and popular estates. Some are new and upcoming, while others are longstanding favourites, littered with awards or which have glowingly stood the test of time. But, regardless […]
Special Date Ideas to Enjoy around the Western Cape
Although February is famously the month of love (and my birth month so I am particularly partial towards it) – I don’t believe romantic gestures and fun couple experiences should be reserved to a single day or month. So, to help you build lasting memories with your sweetheart, here are […]
My Best Things to Do Near Canal Walk
Century City and Canal Walk are two of the most popular attractions in the Mother City. Canal Walk Shopping Centre – famously known as the biggest shopping centre in Cape Town and loved for its Cape Venetian architecture style – offers a wealth of shopping and indoor activities to enjoy. […]
Fun Things to do for Spring in the Western Cape
Spring in the Western Cape province of South Africa is always a fun affair. Not only does the ground become a riot of colour, as fynbos blooms and wild flowers spring from the earth, rejoicing at the winter passed but the weather turns mild and becomes more favourful. This makes […]
Best Gems in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs
Removed from the immediate hustle and bustle, Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs offer green belts, outdoor adventure and satisfying suburbia. In this post, I share a few local gems to enjoy in terms of outdoor adventure, foodie finds and culture. Best Northern Suburbs Gems to Enjoy: 1) Explore Marvellous Majik Forest […]