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, […]
For the past few years, I have been passionate about sharing child-friendly restaurants, places and destinations for parents to enjoy with their little ones. Now, as a first-time mum to a beautiful baby, I wanted to share some of the largely local baby products that have made travel (and our […]
The Cape Winelands offers visitors and locals a treasure trove of food and drink experiences, outdoor adventure and Cape history but one of the most underrated wine farm offerings are local farm shops. My Pick of the Best Cape Winelands Farm Shops to Enjoy Personally, I love a wine farm […]
Ever since starting Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust – Travel Writing and Photography blog, my goal has been to support local businesses. When the pandemic hit, I redoubled my efforts to support local in a more tangible way. Through this, I have found some incredible homemade cakes and catering services that operate […]
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), […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Cape Town is definitely one of the coffee capitals of the world. Almost every street in the city has at least two coffee shops on it, even in the middle of the sleepy suburbs. We are known for being coffee connoisseurs, caffeine addicts and coffee lovers of note. Incredible Cakes […]
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 […]
