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    My Best Child-friendly Accommodation across the Western Cape and Northern Cape

    27 September 2026 - By 

    A few years ago, I compiled a list on My Best Child-friendly Restaurants and Wine Farms near Cape Town. Since then, the response to that post has been overwhelming. At the time of my writing it, most of my friends had children but never knew where to take them. And I was inspired to write a post to help parents. Fast forward a few years and now, as a new mother myself, I have a deeply vested interest in not only finding child-friendly places but also in sharing them. Load Up the Pram, Baby, Let’s Hit the Road I know…

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    My Best Child-Friendly Restaurants and Wine Farms near Cape Town

    13 September 2026 - By 

    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, when I explore new places, I definitely look for family-friendly ones. With this in mind, I’ve compiled a list of my best child-friendly restaurants and wine farms near Cape Town. Top Child-Friendly Restaurant and Wine Farms near Cape Town and Surrounds: I believe that both parents and children, irrespective of…

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    Celestial Wonder in the Heart of the Karoo: Rogge Cloof

    23 August 2026 - By 

    Being raised in the Klein Karoo from a tender age, it gradually became difficult for remote Cape regions to impress me. After all, the sky strung with stars at night or painted crimson at dawn or dusk was the norm for me. As were the freezing, icy winters (often with snowfall) or barren, dry landscapes covered only with fynbos, sparse trees, succulents and seasonal wild flowers. In many ways, I was a little naïve to think it was a desolate place when, just beneath and even above the surface, teemed such abundant life. As a teen, as I finally started…

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    Best Activities to Enjoy with Toddlers in the Northern Suburbs

    9 August 2026 - By 

    As a mum to a busy toddler, I know just how hard travelling with these tiny people can be. But, as a family, we have made it our mission to continue enjoying life together by finding toddler-friendly experiences in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. Sure, sometimes, the tantrums, spills and stubbornly skipped naps get the better of us. But, most of the time, we make incredible family memories and our toddler has a blast in the process! In this post, I share some of my best toddler-friendly activities. (Note: Some activities are suitable for younger and/or older siblings too!) And better…

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    New(er) Northern Suburbs Restaurants and Coffee Shops to Try

    8 August 2026 - By 

    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 do check it out for sure) but there’s always a new place popping up in the Northern Suburbs these days. And it’s time I share some of the newer Northern Suburbs restaurants and coffee shops to try. New to the Northern Suburbs Mezza Luna Caffé and Trattoria Cuisine: Italian Location:…

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    A Local’s Love Letter to ‘The Republic of Hout Bay’

    20 July 2026 - By 

    Hout Bay is one of Cape Town’s most beautiful and, at times, underrated suburbs. This charming seaside village, so rich in history and blessed with cheery demeanour aplenty, is rightfully well-loved among its locals and tourists. Yet, it is perhaps somewhat underexplored by Capetonians at large. Hout Bay, which is fondly considered its own ‘republic’ (it even has its own passport), is one of my favourite parts of Cape Town. Since I first properly explored Hout Bay in 2014, I have found myself frequently answering its sweet siren’s call. This post is my local love letter to the Republic of…

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    My Event Review: Disney On Ice Returns to SA with Mickey’s Search Party (2026)

    12 July 2026 - By 

    I have wanted to see Disney On Ice for a long time now. I used to watch the previews on DStv growing up and think, “Wow, this looks so cool… but am I too old to go to a show like this now?” It’s funny how, as older children and teens, we are so self-conscious about anything youthful or childlike. Yet now, as a new parent, I rejoice at any moment where I can feel like a child again, especially as I get to experience the world through my child’s eyes now. Now, more than ever before, it’s a chance…

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    A Slice of Tranquil Tuscany in the Cape Winelands: Fields of Gold

    9 July 2026 - By 

    It’s not often that one can say you discovered a slice of Tuscany in the Western Cape. And yet, Fields of Gold Farm, tucked near the mountains between Paarl and Franschhoek, certainly feels like a trip to some quaint European villa. The only thing that makes it even better is the fact that it’s edged by our own beautiful South African wine farms and olive trees, with spectacular mountains behind. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a country escape, while still being wonderfully close by to local restaurants, wine farms and shops. (There is a rustic dirt road to access…

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    Exploring the Wonders of Majik Forest in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

    28 June 2026 - By 

    For me, there’s something really exciting about spring in the Western Cape. But never more so than when I get to explore our beautiful outdoors! This is especially true when I visit the much-loved tranquil nature park and public space in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs: Majik Forest. A Spot I Helped Put on the Map Back in 2017, it was added to my travel list after I was told “it’s pretty inside”, with both nature walks and MTB routes for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Shortly thereafter, I visited it for myself and I saw why it was such a special…

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    A Tranquil, Family-friendly Winelands Getaway at Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate

    24 May 2026 - By 

    Wellington is one of my favourite, though personally more undiscovered parts of the Cape Winelands. This small town has plenty of country charm, stunning mountain vistas and amazing wine farms, accommodation and restaurants to enjoy so it’s definitely a destination we plan to explore more as a family in time. For now though, it’s enough to have spent two luxurious nights at one of Wellington’s long-standing, beautiful institutions in Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate. With two on-site eateries, a gorgeous farm setting (with views to rival anywhere in the world) and luxury accommodation, you might not even be…