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Best Breakfast- and Brunch-Spots in the Cape Winelands

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Hop-on, Hop-off Wine Tasting Fun on the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor

My Best Child-Friendly Restaurants and Wine Farms near Cape Town

Marvellous Montagu Attractions: Visit My Hometown

To Struisbaai and Back: My Darling Overberg Coastal Town

Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust: Travel Map

Dreamy Gardens to Explore Year-Round Near the Cape Winelands

My Best Child-friendly Accommodation across the Western Cape

A Magical, Tranquil Family Getaway at De Hoop Collection, De Hoop Nature Reserve

My Best Gems in the Cape Overberg Region

Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust on Travelling with Babies, Cats and Carefully Planned Itineraries

A Cosy, Tranquil Stay in Montagu: Karoo Prinia, The Barn on 62

My Favourite Pet-friendly Places across the Western Cape

A Tranquil Family Stay at The Farmhouse Hotel in Langebaan

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Best Breakfast- and Brunch-Spots in the Cape Winelands

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New(er) Northern Suburbs Restaurants and Coffee Shops to Try

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Hop-on, Hop-off Wine Tasting Fun on the Stellenbosch Wine Tractor

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My Best Child-Friendly Restaurants and Wine Farms near Cape Town

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Marvellous Montagu Attractions: Visit My Hometown

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To Struisbaai and Back: My Darling Overberg Coastal Town

Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust: Travel Map

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Dreamy Gardens to Explore Year-Round Near the Cape Winelands

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My Best Child-friendly Accommodation across the Western Cape

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A Magical, Tranquil Family Getaway at De Hoop Collection, De Hoop Nature Reserve

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My Best Gems in the Cape Overberg Region

4 November 202514 November 2025 Tamlyn Ryan

The Cape Overberg Region is one of the most verdant, beautiful and untamed parts of South Africa. With everything from seasonal whale watching and cheery canola fields to pristine cape nature, hikes and some wonderful wine farms and beaches, this special part of the Western Cape offers plenty to enjoy. […]

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Solo Travel Inspiration in the Western Cape

21 May 20217 April 2026 Tamlyn Ryan

When I first moved to Cape Town, I often had to travel alone. Sometimes, it was a choice – other times, it wasn’t. Regardless, solo travel has shaped me as a traveller – and as an adult. Weirdly enough, solo travel has even made me more confident, especially when it […]

Best Romantic Destinations in the Western Cape

16 February 202020 July 2025 Tamlyn Ryan

Whether you are in the young stages of love; rekindling things with an old flame; or have been soulmates through decades, exploring a romantic destination is always good idea. And what better time to do it than during February, so famously hailed as the month of love? What’s more, with Travelstart, […]

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Review: Elgin Adventure Centre’s Exhilarating Tours

6 November 201920 July 2025 Tamlyn Ryan

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 […]

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Review: Elgin Steam Train Travel with Ceres Rail Company

3 November 201914 January 2023 Tamlyn Ryan

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 […]

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The Most Interesting Wine Regions Around the World

1 November 201920 July 2025 Tamlyn Ryan

Globally, wine is loved far and wide… With wine production and wine-producing regions spanning across parts of Africa (South Africa, Tunisia and Morocco), Europe, South America, North America, Canada, Oceania and Asia too. Wine is something that can be enjoyed alone or with others. It can be savoured with food […]

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18 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2018

26 December 201820 July 2025 Tamlyn Ryan

2018 was a challenging year for many, including me. But, despite this, it was one of the most rewarding and successful years for my blog and a year in which I experienced some stunning places and experiences. In light of this, here are my 18 best experiences for 2018 (listed […]

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Travel Review: Zipping Through the Skies With Cape Canopy Tour

28 November 201820 July 2025 Tamlyn Ryan

Tucked away in the picturesque Elgin Valley – itself an extraordinarily beautiful, fruitful place – and set on the slopes of the majestic Hottentot Holland Nature Reserve mountains, one discovers the incredible Cape Canopy Tour. This is where, visitors conquer new fears or return to familiar outdoor territory. At Cape […]

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