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    Photo Essay: Bountiful Babylonstoren Wine Farm Visit

    6 March 2021 - By 

    Babylonstoren is a glorious wine farm to visit year-round – but I particularly love visiting this wine farm during autumn. There is something really magical about it at the end of summer before the Cape winter hits. On the two occasions that I have been fortunate enough to visit this fabulous Franschhoek estate, both visits have come during autumn. It’s purely coincidence – but a happy chance at that. In this photo essay, I want to share some of my highlights from my recent visit. Currently, the estate has also the most amazing display of pumpkins in their Puff Adder…

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    Safe Day Trips Near Cape Town In Level 3

    17 July 2020 - By 

    These past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic, travel in and around Cape Town has been firmly off the cards. But, as the city opens some activities up under Level 3, I wanted to share a few safe, fun day trip ideas. I was initially unsure whether it was the right decision to share a post like this… But people are going out for day trips, stocking up on goods and exercising whether I blog about it or not. And I would prefer that they make informed decisions. This is also why I have chosen to only feature activities and…