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    Hike up Lion’s Head in Every Season

    14 April 2022 - By 

    Lion’s Head is one of the most iconic and easily recognisable natural attractions in Cape Town. Not only does it form part of the city’s famous three peaks (Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head) – but it is also one of the most popular hikes. Truthfully, I think every Capetonian and tourist has hiked up Lion’s Head at least once – and in every season too. While the hike has definitely become a more crowded, Insta-worthy hike in recent years, I still love that this is a hike that people of all fitness levels can enjoy for free. Since…

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    Guests’ Corner: PlanetPilgrims

    29 July 2018 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in Guests’ Corner – a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust – I chatted to Jessy Lipperts, travel designer and blogger at PlanetPilgrims. Originally from The Netherlands, Jessy Lipperts – founder of the inspirational PlanetPilgrims and a motivated travel designer, who loves helping travellers discover their next personalised itinerary – moved to South Africa in 2003… after which time she promptly fell in love with this new country! So, instead of returning to The Netherlands once her five-month project was up, Jessy decided to stay and call SA home. This move…