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    Lovely Western Cape Towns and Villages to Explore

    29 August 2026 - By 

    The Western Cape is famous for its charming small towns and villages. In this post, I share some of my favourite, best Western Cape towns and villages. Whether you are looking for an in-land adventure or coastal escape, these local gems are made for travellers to explore. Exploring the Best Western Cape Towns and Villages Over the years, I have had the pleasure of exploring most of the well-known, iconic towns in the Western Cape. Growing up in the Klein Karoo town of Montagu allowed us easier access and relaxed road trips to nearby gems. Although there are many other Cape…

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    Historic Highlights in Cape Town and Surrounds

    4 May 2023 - By 

    Cape Town – and surrounds – is one of South Africa’s most historically significant regions. Not only was it the home of the Khoisan people long before the European settlers arrived – but it was also the first refreshment settlement station, established in 1652. Not all of the Cape’s history is pleasant (in fact, much of it is fraught with battles, slavery and devastating Cape storms) – but it is still important. Especially as it has influenced both our modern-day country and city. History has always fascinated me, so whenever I travel, I seek out historical places, facts and places…

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    My 16 Best Adventures of 2021

    1 January 2022 - By 

    2021 proved to be a trying year on so many levels for many of us – myself included. However, I was fortunate enough to travel more – and safely – during 2021 so there is still much to be thankful for! In this post, I share my best adventures for 2021. Looking Back on 2021: My 16 Best Adventures Here, in chronological order, are my best adventures of 2021: 1) Picking Flowers at Jamestown Flower Farm (Stellenbosch) One of my best discoveries of 2021 was undoubtedly Jamestown Flower Farm. I first saw this gem on an acquaintance’s Instagram feed and…

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    Best Local Attractions near Tulbagh

    10 November 2021 - By 

    As South Africa’s fourth oldest town, Tulbagh is naturally one of the most historic places in the Western Cape. Aside from its rich history, this charming little town offers plenty of breathtaking natural scenery, excellent accommodation gems (including a plethora of pet-friendly options) and outdoor activities to entertain young and old. What makes Tulbagh really special though is the small town charm. This includes a wealth of preserved, well-maintained Cape Dutch national monuments found within this scenic town. Visit the Best Local Attractions in Stunning Tulbagh After a day trip to Tulbagh, this town now ranks as one of my…

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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…