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 […]
Since 2018, my Northern Suburbs Food Gems post has consistently done phenomenally well. I’ve really tried to maintain it over the years, adding new spots or removing those that close. But I thought maybe it’s time for a post on newer eateries too. My existing post remains pretty comprehensive (so […]
As one of the Western Cape’s most beautiful, exciting wine regions, Stellenbosch offers some incredible, family-friendly wine farms and experiences to enjoy. With a range of world-class wine farms and restaurants, wine pairings that impress from the first sip and a host of fun outdoor and indoor experiences too (everything […]
As travellers, we get to experience some incredible destinations across the world. Yet few destinations are as meaningful as the one you choose to host your wedding at. With this in mind, I have put together a list of my favourite Cape Winelands wedding venues. Each of these venues has […]
The Western Cape, and Cape Town, offer some excellent places for families with children to enjoy. In particular, there are a host of top child-friendly restaurants and wine farms. With my partner and I now in the early stages of parenthood and, as I have so many friends with children, […]
As part of my ‘A South African Local Supporting Locals’ series, here’s my introductory segment in this blog series. The goal behind this latest series is to highlight small local businesses in South Africa that I admire or wish to share with my readers. 1) What was the main inspiration […]
Founded in 1851 on the farm, Uitvlucht, and named after then-Colonial Secretary of the Cape, John Montagu, Montagu is a small dorpie in the Western Cape where I grew up. For nearly 15 years, my daily life involved knowing this town and its surrounds, streets and small shops in tedious […]
Whenever people ask me what my favourite Overberg beach or Western Cape coastal town is, there’s always a resounding favourite. In fact, before they can even finish asking the question, I have fired out a single name: Struisbaai. And I say it with the all-seriousness of a true ocean lover. […]
Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust’s Handy Travel Map This page is designed as a travel map page to showcase different regions and locations on my blog. You can use the map markers to search by area or region. (For example, if you select the Durbanville marker, you can find all Durbanville-related posts.)
I love all things garden-related and over the years, I have had the pleasure of exploring many wonderful gardens in and around Cape Town and the Western Cape. Some have been during special, annual Open Garden events while others have come from impromptu solo missions. Regardless of the occasion, the […]
