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    Best Summer Experiences in the Western Cape

    14 January 2023 - By 

    The Western Cape is a beautiful province to visit year-round but it is unquestionably idyllic during summertime. Temperatures soar, locals and tourists head outdoors in their masses and there’s a feeling of endless optimism savoured in every ice-cream lick, outdoor adventure and epic sunset. In this post, I share my best summer experiences to enjoy in the Western Cape, everything from Atlantic helicopter tours to family-friendly tours, gorgeous road trips and unique experiences aplenty. 1) Visit Our World-class Beaches Cape Town and the Western Cape offer visitors a stunning array of beaches to choose from, including world-class, blue flag-rated beaches.…

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    A Travel Insider’s Guide to Cape Town: A 3-Day Itinerary

    6 December 2021 - By 

    I have lived in Cape Town since February 2014 so you could call me a true Capetonian now. In that time, I have walked or driven to almost every part of the Mother City, seeing all the touristy attractions, unearthing hidden gems and experiencing all that Cape Town has to offer. So I think it is time that I share my local knowledge of this beautiful city through a travel insider’s three-day itinerary. Exploring the Mother City in Three Short Days While I could share the usual tourist spots and mainstream attractions – and I will include some – I…

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    Discovering Durbanville’s Own Secret Garden: Avondale Open Garden

    23 October 2018 - By 

    When I first saw the event listing for Avondale Open Garden on Facebook, I immediately saved it to my calendar. Even two months prior to this exciting event, I was wishing to attend. I have always loved South Africa’s natural open spaces, where beauty and wildlife reign unchallenged… but ever since moving to Cape Town, I have learnt that cities, too, can offer wonderful green spaces. These are free or otherwise affordable spaces for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, travellers and even young families to enjoy in blissful harmony. For the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of living in Cape…