Travel blog posts, covering everything from hiking to accommodation to restaurant reviews.
With the third alcohol ban in South Africa under extended Level 3 regulations, wine farms – and restaurants – across the Western Cape are bleeding. So, for this post, I want to try highlight ways to support Western Cape wine farms during extended Level 3. Even if you can’t enjoy a wine tasting or take-home wine purchase. Show Your Support […]
After a particularly bad week (and month, if I’m honest), I was looking for a fun, outdoorsy solo activity to lift my spirits. While hunting, I kept coming back to Jamestown Flower Farm. Newly opened, this Stellenbosch flower farm allows visitors to order bouquet arrangements and better still, to pick their own flowers! The more I mulled it over, the […]
What do a pumpkin farm stall, an old windmill and the biggest red chair in Africa have in common, you may ask? Absolutely nothing – except for their inherent quirkiness! In this post, I round up the quirkiest roadside attractions for you to discover across the Western Cape. Best of all, every single one can be enjoyed and spotted from […]
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that, if I go on an adventure, chances are it will involve a hike or nature walk. And, over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to tackle some of the best Western Cape day hikes. Growing up, I loved exploring the fynbos-covered hills and rocky, barren terrain outside Montagu […]
In the few short years that I have been blogging, Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust has grown from strength to strength. This year especially, I have had the joy of engaging with my peers and followers online; assisting my readers with travel queries; and producing solid content, all while weathering this trying year. Usually, I share a round-up post of my best […]
For the past few years, ever since I heard about their magical lunches at The Table at De Meye, I have been dying to visit De Meye Estate. Fortunately, my opportunity came at last and at the perfect time. After a difficult year, my friend and travel companion, Alicia and I decided to end the year off with one final […]
Day trips are some of my favourite travel adventures… I am a sucker for road trips, hidden gems and new places so a day trip is the perfect chance to enjoy all this and so much more! Happily, there are so many interesting day trips near Cape Town for locals and tourists to enjoy. In this post, I cover some […]
Look up the word ‘honeymoon’ and you will get some variant of: “a holiday spent together by a newly married couple“. Yet, all too often, honeymoons turn into expensive trips that add unnecessary stress to the newly married couples’ life. And I have a gripe with that because a honeymoon shouldn’t have to break the bank to be amazing. I […]
The Western Cape is blessed with an abundance of excellent markets. With everything from food to craft to Saturday and Christmas markets, there really is something for everyone… I have visited many great markets in the Western Cape so I decided it was time to finally share my best picks. Although I have visited a few others besides – I […]
Cape Town is a city that offers so many family-friendly attractions and experiences. It has gorgeous, safe beaches; wonderful outdoor adventures; and child-friendly restaurants and accommodation. Think: exploring Table Mountain; swimming with the penguins; visiting kid-friendly wine farms and more! I may not yet have a child of my own – but I have visited many family-friendly places. And I […]
