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    A Travel Insider’s Guide to Cape Town: A 3-Day Itinerary

    6 December 2021 - By 

    I have lived in Cape Town since February 2014 so you could call me a true Capetonian now. In that time, I have walked or driven to almost every part of the Mother City, seeing all the touristy attractions, unearthing hidden gems and experiencing all that Cape Town has to offer. So I think it is time that I share my local knowledge of this beautiful city through a travel insider’s three-day itinerary. Exploring the Mother City in Three Short Days While I could share the usual tourist spots and mainstream attractions – and I will include some – I…

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    19 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2019

    26 December 2019 - By 

    As 2019 draws to a close, I am fondly reflecting on the most memorable experiences I have enjoyed in and around Cape Town during the year. All of which you can enjoy going forwards. So, here are the 19 best experiences to enjoy near Cape Town in 2019 – and beyond: 1. Villiera Wines Game Drives and MCC and Nougat Pairing Villiera Wines, near Stellenbosch, is one of the loveliest wine farms to visit. They really offer visitors some excellent experiences. Highlights include: fun, affordable game drives (complete with buck species, giraffes and bird life); MCC and nougat tastings; and…

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    Paradise Found: 10 Reasons to Visit the Alluring West Coast National Park

    19 September 2019 - By 

    The West Coast is the gem of the Cape coastline. Blessed with sleepy seaside villages, incredible vast stretches of beach, fynbos and fields and home to some incredible bird- and animal-life… the West Coast is pure magic. It is well-suited to starry-eyed travellers, families, outdoor enthusiasts or tourists. But one of the standouts in the West Coast is undoubtedly SANPark’s West Coast National Park. It was established in 1985, with a mind to conserve the Mediterranean muse: Langebaan Lagoon and its surrounds. And over time, the Park has become an increasingly popular, family-friendly destination. Pure Magic: 10 Reasons to Visit…

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    Travel Review: My Best West Coast Picks

    2 December 2017 - By 

    The West Coast region is arguably one of the most beautiful stretches in the Western Cape… With azure waters, great game viewing, seasonal flower and whale watching and untouched beaches – what’s not to love? So, with this in mind, here are my best West Coast picks: Thali Thali Guest Lodge At Thali Thali Guest Lodge, situated outside Langebaan, they let the farm and its wild life speak for it – and they make a strong case indeed. This three-star-rated game farm offers wonderful manor house, self-catering cottages and luxury safari tents, a restaurant, splash pool, bar, wooden deck (perfect…