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    Hike up Lion’s Head in Every Season

    14 April 2022 - By 

    Lion’s Head is one of the most iconic and easily recognisable natural attractions in Cape Town. Not only does it form part of the city’s famous three peaks (Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head) – but it is also one of the most popular hikes. Truthfully, I think every Capetonian and tourist has hiked up Lion’s Head at least once – and in every season too. While the hike has definitely become a more crowded, Insta-worthy hike in recent years, I still love that this is a hike that people of all fitness levels can enjoy for free. Since…

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    Hiking Table Mountain National Park’s Pipe Track to Tranquility Cracks

    4 January 2022 - By 

    I am always keen to safely try new hiking trails, so it was with great excitement that, back in October 2016, I set out with a hiking acquaintance to tackle the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP)’s Pipe Track. Back then, this somewhat secluded hiking trail was relatively ‘unknown’ (at least as far as Cape Town hikes go). Nowadays, though, it is a popular trail, largely due to its incredible views and relatively easy hiking. Even in 2016 though, this trail was pretty popular among Cape Town’s more well-travelled hiking enthusiasts and a few Camps Bay locals too. Hiking Popular Pipe…

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    Market Review: Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day, Granger Bay

    3 January 2022 - By 

    2025 Update: Please note, as of 6 December 2025, the market is now situated at the following address, 100 metres from its old Waterfront location: Breakwater Deck, Corner of Granger Bay Boulevard and Dock Road, V&A Waterfront. As the Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day is ideal for all ages – and even well-behaved, leashed pups – it makes for an excellent outing. In this post, I share a bit about my previous visits to the beloved OZCF market. Since June 2015, the Oranjezicht City Farm (OZCF) Market, a popular local market in the Mother City, has called Granger Bay home.…

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    Freedom Day: A Visit to the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town (Part 2 of 3)

    5 December 2021 - By 

    Freedom Day Visit to the Castle of Good Hope: Continued A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit Cape Town’s own castle, the Castle of Good Hope. In my three-part post series, I reflect on my Freedom Day visit. To read Part 1 of my visit, please see here. After the Key Ceremony, we gathered around the small bronze cannon, as the two gentleman from the Cannon Association* prepared the cannon. There was a audible murmur of excitement among the crowd, knowing that now, at last, the Signal Cannon would be fired. * (In partnership with the Castle, members of…

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    Freedom Day: A Visit to the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town (Part 1 of 3)

    22 November 2021 - By 

    Originally built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is one of Cape Town’s most historic landmarks. Still, even if you are not into history, this castle is well worth a visit. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit Cape Town’s own castle, the Castle of Good Hope. In my three-part post series, I reflect on my Freedom Day visit.  Here is Part 1 in that series: Hidden Histories of the Cape Town Castle It seemed particularly apt that my first, long anticipated visit to the Castle of Good…

  • Productive Ways to Pass the Time at Cape Town International Airport

    24 April 2018 - By 

    Whether you are waiting to embark on an exciting life journey, jet set across the globe to study abroad or envelope a loved one into your open arms… Let’s face it: airports can be pretty tedious places. There’s a lot of hurry up and wait, last minute scrambles and delayed flights (usually at the eleventh hour). And as much as I wish I could change that for you – I can’t… Instead, I have devised some handy tips for travellers looking to productively pass the time at Cape Town International Airport. Arrive well before the time Even if you’re just…

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    Guests’ Corner: TravelDudes

    21 March 2018 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Melvin Boecher, founder and CEO of TravelDudes and COO of iambassador, both industry leaders in the world of travel. Melvin Boecher, a passionate global traveller, is the brains behind the awesome TravelDudes, a site for travellers, by travellers. In addition to being the founder and CEO of TravelDudes, Melvin is also the COO of imabassador, one of the best travel influencers online. Through these, Melvin helps to not only promote a love of travel, but…

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    Travel Review: Gorgeous Canto Wines Hits All the Right Notes

    6 February 2018 - By 

    The newly opened Canto Wines is the latest addition to the vibrant and increasingly popular Durbanville Wine Valley. So, when I stumbled across this lovely wine farm online, I couldn’t have been more excited, for I immediately sensed a new and undiscovered wine gem in the making… And I’m pleased to report, our recent visit on the first weekend of February, confirmed it as such. Getting to Know Durbanville Wine Valley Nowadays, many people flock to the Durbanville Wine Valley, so while it is no longer overlooked for Stellenbosch or Franschhoek – there can be no doubting that most tend…

  • Spread Your Wings with Travelstart’s Cheap Domestic Flights

    11 January 2018 - By 

    For South African travellers, particularly those with a penchant for flying, it is surely music to your ears any time you stumble across an affordable local service… Fortunately – while I have yet to fly myself (though it’s definitely on my travel bucket list!) – I know that, through African travel industry leader, Travelstart, both local travellers, like myself, and international visitors to SA shores can enjoy securing affordable domestic flights on Travelstart. Thanks to Africa’s pioneering online travel agency. So, while the lingering, almost unanimous feeling across South Africa remains that access to low-cost flights is simply wishful thinking,…

  • Guests’ Corner: Tales of Travel and Trade, Mihaela

    9 January 2018 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Mihaela, travel blogger at Tales of Travel and Trade. With over 15 years’ worth of diverse, hospitality industry experience, Mihaela – a Romanian based in the Middle East (currently, the UAE) – is no stranger to travel… For her, travel is about the adrenaline of the unknown, the excitement of seeing new places and the joys of meeting new people, who hail from different backgrounds, races and cultures. Above all else though,…