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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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    Why Chapman’s Peak Drive Has Me Charmed

    22 February 2017 - By 

    Arguably one of South Africa’s (if not the world’s) most scenic drives, Chapman’s Peak Drive is one road trip you have to make if you visit the beautiful Western Cape province. Discover more about its unique, yet trying history, marvel at its endless natural beauty and above all, see first-hand for yourself why Chapman’s Peak charms and inspires so many visitors every day, as you curl the coastline – from either False Bay side or the Atlantic Seaboard – and travel to or from the marvellous Mother City. 1) Why Chappies has me charmed It’s one of my favourite road…

  • Event Review: Cape Town Scores BPL Live – Day 1

    11 April 2016 - By 

    March 19-20th was a huge sporting weekend in the Mother City in 2016, for not only did sports fans have the Cape Town Cricket Sixes at the Green Point Cricket Club, but we also played host to the international Barclays Premier League (BPL) Live, an exciting fan park- and event-experience for football fanatics. Last year, BPL Live headed to India’s Mumbai but this year, the free, two–day event was held at a truly stunning venue in Camps Bay High’s sports field. With former footballing legends like Peter Schmeichel, Robbie Fowler, as well as homegrown stars Lucas Radebe and Quinton Fortune,…