Anyone who knows me well can tell you that, if I go on an adventure, chances are it will involve a hike or nature walk. And, over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to tackle some of the best Western Cape day hikes. Growing up, I loved […]
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Best Western Cape Road Trips
Let’s face it: road trips come with their own unique share of rituals. The early departures, food pit stops, nostalgic memories and fun experiences. We all have those iconic road trip memories that we could wax lyrical about. In this post, I share some of my favourite Western Cape road […]
Lovely Western Cape Towns and Villages to Explore
The Western Cape is famous for its charming small towns and villages. In this post, I share some of my favourite, best Western Cape towns and villages. Whether you are looking for an in-land adventure or coastal escape, these local gems are made for travellers to explore. Exploring the Best Western […]
My 14 Favourite Beaches to Visit near Cape Town
Cape Town is known for having some of the best beaches in the world. Best of all, there are so many to choose from and each is uniquely beautiful. In this post though, I share my favourite beaches to visit near Cape Town. Life’s Just Beachy in Cape Town Whether […]
My 20 Best Travel Blog Experiences… So Far
In the few short years that I have been blogging, Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust has grown from strength to strength. This year especially, I have had the joy of engaging with my peers and followers online; assisting my readers with travel queries; and producing solid content, all while weathering this trying […]
Discovering Kogelberg Nature Reserve: The Palmiet River Trail, A Hidden Beach and Fynbos Heaven
Kogelberg Nature Reserve: A place of natural beauty It’s not every day that a hiking adventure places you in the midst of fynbos paradise – but when you visit Kogelberg Nature Reserve in the Overberg Region, that is precisely wherein you will find yourself. I had heard (and seen) much […]
Gordon’s Bay Travel: A Weekend Away in this Helderberg Gem
For those of you who don’t know it, let me tell you this: Gordon’s Bay – a gem in the Helderberg Region – is one of the best areas for wanderlust-craving locals and foreigners alike. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s one of the richest travel […]
Chasing the Sun: A Wintry Afternoon Drive Along the Cape Coastline
After a long and frenetic first semester of second-year studies, I was all but chafing at the bit to leave the hustle and bustle of the Mother City behind for a month’s ‘down time’ back home. These days, any road trip that takes me back home is a cause for […]