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    Special Date Ideas to Enjoy Around the Western Cape

    28 May 2026 - By 

    Although February is famously the month of love (and my birth month so I am particularly partial towards it) – I don’t believe romantic gestures and fun couple experiences should be reserved to a single day or month. So, to help you build lasting memories with your sweetheart, here are some special date ideas to enjoy around the Western Cape year-round! Romantic and Special Date Ideas to Enjoy Around the Western Cape With everything from fun, outdoorsy adventures to secret beach escapes and romantic meals for two, this list has something to suit every couple, love language and budget. Without…

  • Best Places to Propose in the Western Cape

    17 July 2024 - By 

    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 this post on the best proposal spots in the Western Cape was born. 🙂 In My Fiancee Era When I first wrote this post, I was very much single (after a string of hopelessly bad, toxic relationships, as life would have it). Now, a few years later, I am newly…

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    Best Summer Experiences in the Western Cape

    14 January 2023 - By 

    The Western Cape is a beautiful province to visit year-round but it is unquestionably idyllic during summertime. Temperatures soar, locals and tourists head outdoors in their masses and there’s a feeling of endless optimism savoured in every ice-cream lick, outdoor adventure and epic sunset. In this post, I share my best summer experiences to enjoy in the Western Cape, everything from Atlantic helicopter tours to family-friendly tours, gorgeous road trips and unique experiences aplenty. 1) Visit Our World-class Beaches Cape Town and the Western Cape offer visitors a stunning array of beaches to choose from, including world-class, blue flag-rated beaches.…

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    Photo Essay: Taking to the Sky with Cape Town Helicopters

    10 February 2022 - By 

    My blog and love of travel have given me some once-in-a-lifetime experiences – but a city tour with Cape Town Helicopters now ranks number one. In this photo essay, I share a few personal thoughts on this incredible experience, while also providing some quickfire facts and need-to-know information. Taking to the Cape Town Skies For someone with a fear of manmade heights (and who has never previously flown before) booking a spur-of-the-moment, belated birthday helicopter flight may seem like a crazy choice. But then, if travel has taught me anything about myself, it is that I am always braver than…