In the few short years that I have been blogging, Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust has grown from strength to strength. This year especially, I have had the joy of engaging with my peers and followers online; assisting my readers with travel queries; and producing solid content, all while weathering this trying year. Usually, I share a round-up post of my best […]
Day trips are some of my favourite travel adventures… I am a sucker for road trips, hidden gems and new places so a day trip is the perfect chance to enjoy all this and so much more! Happily, there are so many interesting day trips near Cape Town for locals and tourists to enjoy. In this post, I cover some […]
Cape Town is a city that offers so many family-friendly attractions and experiences. It has gorgeous, safe beaches; wonderful outdoor adventures; and child-friendly restaurants and accommodation. Think: exploring Table Mountain; swimming with the penguins; visiting kid-friendly wine farms and more! I may not yet have a child of my own – but I have visited many family-friendly places. And I […]
If you live in the Western Cape, chances are you are either an avid mountain biking (MTB) enthusiast – or you know someone who is… It’s a fact of life. And it’s no wonder because the Western Cape offers some of the best places to MTB in South Africa. With so many gorgeous reserves, country spaces and even city cycle […]
Elgin is one of the most beautiful valleys in all of South Africa. Hidden away in the Overberg Region, this fertile valley is famous for its fruit production, accommodation offerings, outdoor adventures and of course, its delicious cool climate wines. In the past few years, I have had the pleasure of visiting Elgin (and its immediate surrounds) and enjoying some […]
Owned and run by Ryan and his wife, Tamaryn, Elgin Adventure Centre is an adventure-focused eco tour company, situated in Elgin. Naturally, they are famous for their fun segway tours. But did you know they also offer incredible bike tours? Elgin Adventure Centre’s exciting tours are – like their sister tours, Cape Canopy Tour Elgin Grabouw – unmissable local attractions. […]
There is something about a vintage steam train that evokes a sense of timelessness mixed with childlike wonder. Ceres Rail Company’s Elgin train provides the perfect testament to this, revealing a special kind of train travel magic… Maybe it’s the shrill choo-choo of the engine; the early morning excitement as you prepare to embark on your grand adventure from Cape […]
