Tucked away in the beautiful Helderberg Region, Vergelegen Wine Estate is one of the most naturally beautiful, historic estates near Cape Town. This historic Helderberg gem is perfect for families, solo travellers and couples to enjoy. With two eateries (including the child-friendly Stables Restaurant and the Rose Terrace Tea Room), […]
10 Things I Love About Cape Point Nature Reserve
Cape Point exists within the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and forms a key part of the vast Table Mountain National Park. It is a truly iconic place in South Africa (and indeed the world) to visit and is one of Cape Town’s Big Six attractions. Ever since I […]
My Best Gems in the Cape Overberg Region
The Cape Overberg Region is one of the most verdant, beautiful and untamed parts of South Africa. With everything from seasonal whale watching and cheery canola fields to pristine cape nature, hikes and some wonderful wine farms and beaches, this special part of the Western Cape offers plenty to enjoy. […]
Best Places to Propose in the Western Cape
After the phenomenal success of and interest in my ‘Best Wedding Venues for Travellers in the Cape Winelands’ post, I realised there was a noticeable desire among couples to find incredible places to cement their love. But let’s face it: you can’t plan a wedding without first proposing! And so […]
Best Things to Do in Delightful Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
Situated in the diverse, vibrant province of Mpumalanga, Dullstroom is a delightful village that forms part of the Highlands Meander. This cosy, adventure-driven village is the highest in South Africa, sitting pretty at an altitude of 2100 metres above sea level on Steenkampsberg’s eastern escarpment. Dullstroom is unequivocally known for […]
Great Picnics and Lunches in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape
The Cape Winelands in the beautiful Western Cape offer some of the best picnics and lunches in South Africa. Regardless of whether you are looking for a classy, yet homely weekend lunch, romantic picnic for two or simply a great family meal – this unique region is a foodies’ paradise. […]
My Favourite Pet-friendly Places across the Western Cape
Pet-friendly travel – both in terms of accommodation and eateries – is becoming a big, important requirement for pet lovers. To most of us – myself included – our pets are as much a part of our family as anyone else. So being able to or feeling welcome to bring […]
Best Breakfast- and Brunch-Spots in the Cape Winelands
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 […]
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 […]