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    Durbanville Wine Valley’s Best Estate Picks

    11 December 2023 - By 

    Since moving to the Northern Suburbs in 2017, I have been fortunate enough to visit several of the Durbanville Wine Valley’s most well-loved and popular estates. Some are new and upcoming, while others are longstanding favourites, littered with awards or which have glowingly stood the test of time. But, regardless of status or age, their incredible beauty, top class wines and fun atmospheres and experiences unify them in their specialness. I have not visited all the Durbanville Wine Valley estates as yet… So here are some of the lovely estates I have been to, with a focus on what makes…

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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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    Adjusted Level 4: Where to Order Takeaways, Deliveries and More From

    28 June 2021 - By 

    With South Africa’s shift to (adjusted) Level 4, I would like to support local restaurants, cafes, businesses and wine farms however I can at present. Please note: Sit-down dining in restaurants and alcohol orders and/or deliveries are not permitted by law until 11 July (for further review then). But that doesn’t mean you can’t support local right now! Here are some ways you can help: Order a takeaway coffee or sandwich from a local eatery or cafe; Pre-order wine online for delivery once the ban lifts; Order goods and meals for delivery and enjoy them safely at home. Book a…

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    Great Ideas for Level 2 Travel in the Western Cape

    20 August 2020 - By 

    As South Africa tentatively progresses to lower levels – including Level 2 as of 18 August 2020 – I realise that people are desperate to get out more and most especially, to support our local businesses and industries. And we really need to. Yet, at the same time, we need to ensure we do so safely and carefully, so that we do not end up reverting back to a stricter level, like Level 3, 4 or even worse, 5… Sharing is Caring These past few months, I have been actively sharing as much travel and hospitality news as I can…

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    How Wine Farms Have Responded During SA’s COVID-19 Lockdown and Restrictions

    26 April 2020 - By 

    Although South Africa’s wine farms have been unable to operate or deliver wines during the nation’s lockdown, they have found ways to offer support and upliftment to the people and communities around them. In true South African spirit, their generosity and kindness has been a joy to see. Since the national lockdown was first implemented on midnight of 26 March 2020, wine farms have been unable to keep their doors and cellars open to the public. An alcohol ban/restriction remains firmly in effect for the foreseeable future – so, while estates can still take online orders – no one is…

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    19 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2019

    26 December 2019 - By 

    As 2019 draws to a close, I am fondly reflecting on the most memorable experiences I have enjoyed in and around Cape Town during the year. All of which you can enjoy going forwards. So, here are the 19 best experiences to enjoy near Cape Town in 2019 – and beyond: 1. Villiera Wines Game Drives and MCC and Nougat Pairing Villiera Wines, near Stellenbosch, is one of the loveliest wine farms to visit. They really offer visitors some excellent experiences. Highlights include: fun, affordable game drives (complete with buck species, giraffes and bird life); MCC and nougat tastings; and…

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    Best Things to Do Near Delightful Durbanville

    1 September 2019 - By 

    Durbanville, the epicentre of Cape Town’s popular Northern Suburbs, is one of the city’s most beautiful suburbs. Best of all, this residential and commercial haven happily offers plenty of local attractions for visitors to enjoy. With a plethora of cosy cafes and restaurants, lovely accommodation and incredible wine farms within its reach, Durbanville is surrounded by great experiences. While I have not yet enjoyed all of them, in the past two years, I have ticked some excellent spots off my list. And they are certainly worth sharing! So whether you are new here or a regular in this part of…

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    Travel Review: Gorgeous Canto Wines Hits All the Right Notes

    6 February 2018 - By 

    The newly opened Canto Wines is the latest addition to the vibrant and increasingly popular Durbanville Wine Valley. So, when I stumbled across this lovely wine farm online, I couldn’t have been more excited, for I immediately sensed a new and undiscovered wine gem in the making… And I’m pleased to report, our recent visit on the first weekend of February, confirmed it as such. Getting to Know Durbanville Wine Valley Nowadays, many people flock to the Durbanville Wine Valley, so while it is no longer overlooked for Stellenbosch or Franschhoek – there can be no doubting that most tend…