• Fun Things to do for Spring in the Western Cape

    9 September 2023 - By 

    Spring in the Western Cape province of South Africa is always a fun affair. Not only does the ground become a riot of colour, as fynbos blooms and wild flowers spring from the earth, rejoicing at the winter passed but the weather turns mild and becomes more favourful. This makes it the perfect time to shake off those lingering winter blues and reacquaint yourself with the warm sunshine, fresh air and outdoor adventure. Shake off Those Winter Blues with These Spring Activities Spring – and September especially – has always been my favourite time of year. With pink and white…

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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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    Best Travel Memories in South Africa’s More Remote, Beautiful Places

    3 May 2020 - By 

    A warthog gatecrashing a camping breakfast; breathtaking stargazing in South Africa’s coldest town; discovering otherworldly rock formations; and losing yourself in a sea of green forest… these are just some of my best travel memories in South Africa and its more remote, yet fiercely beautiful places. My Best Travel Memories in South Africa In a time when we cannot travel due to COVID-19, I am finding myself remembering more and more special travel moments.  So, for this post, I decided to share some of my special experiences across SA. Included is also a special travel memory from my friend and…

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    My 7 Best Things to Do in the Cederberg

    29 December 2017 - By 

    The Cederberg Wilderness Area is an otherworldly landscape of mystical stone figures, indigenous fynbos-covered hills and plains and of course, some of the most spectacular mountain ranges around. Situated some 200 km from Cape Town, the Cederberg is famed for its ancient rock art, untouched wilderness and remote beauty, which sees local travellers and foreigners alike flocking to this intensely unique, fiercely beautiful part of the Western Cape. Earlier this year, we finally had the chance to escape to the Cederberg for a weekend of pure magic, where our phones changed from instant, vibrating communication devices to quintessential cameras and…