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    Best Gems in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

    13 May 2026 - By 

    Removed from the immediate hustle and bustle, Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs offer green belts, outdoor adventure and satisfying suburbia. In this post, I share a few local gems to enjoy in terms of outdoor adventure, foodie finds and culture. Best Northern Suburbs Gems to Enjoy: 1) Explore Marvellous Majik Forest Majik Forest is a beautiful green space near the heart of Durbanville. This park serves as a gorgeous public space that is suitable for picnics, cycling, short nature walks/hikes and photoshoots. I am sure by now everyone in the Northern Suburbs has heard of Majik Forest (I like to think…

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    My New Favourite Locale: 1987 Eatery at Hertex Bellville

    17 February 2019 - By 

    Update: 1987 Eatery at Hertex has been replaced by Coco Safar at both its Bellville and Garden branches. My Instagram seems an unlikely place to find a favourite coffee shop… And yet, that is how I discovered 1987 Eatery at Hertex. And after my visit, I have no doubt that this is now my favourite local spot. This cosy, intimate and altogether beautiful eatery is a true hidden gem in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. While a stylish fabric shop like Hertex is the last place you expect to find a classy, whimsical restaurant, there is something about 1987’s location that…