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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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    Travel Review: My Best West Coast Picks

    2 December 2017 - By 

    The West Coast region is arguably one of the most beautiful stretches in the Western Cape… With azure waters, great game viewing, seasonal flower and whale watching and untouched beaches – what’s not to love? So, with this in mind, here are my best West Coast picks: Thali Thali Guest Lodge At Thali Thali Guest Lodge, situated outside Langebaan, they let the farm and its wild life speak for it – and they make a strong case indeed. This three-star-rated game farm offers wonderful manor house, self-catering cottages and luxury safari tents, a restaurant, splash pool, bar, wooden deck (perfect…

  • Cafe Review: Ginja Beanz Coffee Cafe, Langebaan

    13 September 2017 - By 

    In late July, our three-day trip to Langebaan revealed some true local gems. One such place was Ginja Beanz Coffee Café. Found in Waterfront Square, this charming coffee shop will surprise more than a few visitors. People always think that small towns can’t have top class food spots… But, having grown up in Montagu where hospitality reigns, we know better than that. Referring to itself as the “coffee capital of Langebaan”, Ginja Beanz takes their coffee seriously. This is evident from the moment you enter. Inside there is an elegant display counter offering a glimpse at their coffee for sale,…