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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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    Marvellous Montagu Attractions: Visit My Hometown

    1 March 2026 - By 

    Founded in 1851 on the farm, Uitvlucht, and named after then-Colonial Secretary of the Cape, John Montagu, Montagu is a small dorpie in the Western Cape where I grew up. For nearly 15 years, my daily life involved knowing this town and its surrounds, streets and small shops in tedious detail. As a child, it was a fun place to live. As a teenager and adolescent, it was stifling. But now, as a wiser adult and a mother myself, I can see why people want to raise their children here. It’s a town where the world functions at a slower…

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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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    Quirky Roadside Attractions Across the Western Cape

    13 January 2021 - By 

    What do a pumpkin farm stall, an old windmill and the biggest red chair in Africa have in common, you may ask? Absolutely nothing – except for their inherent quirkiness! In this post, I round up the quirkiest roadside attractions for you to discover across the Western Cape. Best of all, every single one can be enjoyed and spotted from the comfort of your car. (Although exploring is optional!) The Western Cape: Where Quirky is Cute The Western Cape is known and loved for its beautiful scenery, pretty small towns and rich history. But one of my favourite things about…