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    A Tranquil Family Stay at The Farmhouse Hotel in Langebaan

    21 July 2025 - By 

    Our little family’s West Coast trip continued and this time, we were off to the beautiful, historical grand old dame, The Farmhouse Hotel. Tucked further away from the town’s centre, this lovely family- and pet-friendly hotel offered us a quiet glimpse into the peaceful suburbs and life near the yacht club. With stunning views of the expansive lagoon, with distant lighthouse beacons interrupting the nighttime sky and the most beautiful sunsets we’ve seen in months, this was the perfect home base from which to further our West Coast adventure. Happily with our granny cat, Lucy, and our young baby in…

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    A Dreamy Coastal Stay in Central Langebaan: Windtown Lagoon Hotel

    21 July 2025 - By 

    When you travel as much as I do (and have done over the course of my life), there are always places, people and towns that stand out to you. That retain a special place in your travel-loving heart. For me, the Cape West Coast is one such place. I love everything about it. From its pristine, almost unchecked beauty to the wild flora and fauna, the annual wild flower season and picture-perfect beaches and of course, the beautiful West Coast National Park. And yes, you guessed it: the charming coastal towns, which dot the expansive coastline like little pockets of…

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    Interesting Day Trips Near Cape Town to Enjoy

    2 April 2023 - By 

    Day trips are some of my favourite travel adventures. I am a sucker for road trips, hidden gems and new places and a day trip is the perfect chance to enjoy all this and more! Happily, there are so many interesting day trips near Cape Town for locals and tourists to enjoy. In this post, I cover some of my favourite day trips by region. This should help you get the most out of your day. My Most Interesting Day Trips Near Cape Town Whether you go wine farm hopping, dive into nature or road trip to your heart’s content,…

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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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    Best Western Cape Road Trips

    14 October 2021 - By 

    Let’s face it: road trips come with their own unique share of rituals. The early departures, food pit stops, nostalgic memories and fun experiences. We all have those iconic road trip memories that we could wax lyrical about. In this post, I share some of my favourite Western Cape road trips in the hopes that you will create more memories on the open road with those you love! Best Western Cape Road Trips From unearthing the Route 62’s country charm to the curling along the Cape coastline, here are some memorable Western Cape road trips to enjoy: Route 62 Road…

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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…

  • Roadside Review: Beulah Farm Deli, Yzerfontein

    17 July 2017 - By 

    This past weekend, we had the chance to escape to the West Coast for a full day’s relaxation. It’s been about three years now since I headed that side but fond memories of the small, seaside town, Yzerfontein had me eager to pay this region another visit. With an overnight stay awaiting us at !Khwa ttu, we had some spare time before check-in and how better to get to know the area than by visiting one of its most popular pit-stops: Beulah Farm Deli? The deli unobtrusively lies just off the main West Coast Road (R27), a few kilometres outside…