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    Dreamy Gardens to Explore Year-Round Near the Cape Winelands

    5 January 2026 - By 

    I love all things garden-related and over the years, I have had the pleasure of exploring many wonderful gardens in and around Cape Town and the Western Cape. Some have been during special, annual Open Garden events while others have come from impromptu solo missions. Regardless of the occasion, the Cape has some glorious gardens to explore. And in this post, I share my pick (so far) of the best gardens to explore year–round near the Cape Winelands! Cape Winelands’ Gardens for Every Season Gardens are always great during spring and summertime. But I want to show that in the…

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    Cape Town and Surrounds: Best Family-friendly Attractions

    8 March 2023 - By 

    Cape Town as a city offers so many family-friendly attractions and experiences. It has gorgeous, safe beaches; wonderful outdoor adventures; and child-friendly restaurants and accommodation. Think: exploring Table Mountain; swimming with the penguins; visiting kid-friendly wine farms and more! I may not yet have a child of my own – but I have visited many family-friendly places. And I always think it is lovely to see families enjoying time together. Because having kids should not mean you stop doing fun things together in public! Incredible Family-friendly Attractions in Cape Town – and Beyond In this post, I share the best…

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    Great Western Cape Markets to Enjoy

    31 October 2022 - By 

    The Western Cape is blessed with an abundance of excellent markets. With everything from food to craft to Saturday and Christmas markets, there really is something for everyone… I have visited many great markets in the Western Cape so I decided it was time to finally share my best picks. Although I have visited a few others besides – I have chosen to only add the ones that I found truly enjoyable, well-stocked and fun for all. Here (in no particular order) are my choice of great Western Cape markets to enjoy with your loved ones: 1) Montagu Village Market…

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    Stunning Spring Experiences in and around the Cape Winelands

    3 September 2021 - By 

    Spring is always an amazing time of year in the Western Cape. The weather turns milder, giving us some respite after the harsh Cape winters; wild flowers spring from the earth and above all, new life and hope hang in the air. The Cape Winelands is especially beautiful during springtime. In this post, I share my most stunning spring experiences to enjoy in and around the Cape Winelands. With everything from dreamy picnics to beautiful gardens to explore and fun winelands markets, there is something for all ages to enjoy during springtime in the winelands: 1) Explore a Beautiful Garden…

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    Best Wine Farm Experiences

    5 March 2021 - By 

    On wine estates across the globe, there are incredible wine farm experiences to be enjoyed. In wine regions spanning from France to the US. Wine Farm Winners South Africa’s Cape Winelands especially offer some truly wonderful wine farm experiences. Think everything from dreamy picnics to unique wine tastings to delight all your senses! In this post, myself and some guest writers share our best wine farm experiences to enjoy, as either a tourist or local. Cape Overberg Region: The Giant Periwinkle What: Visiting Giant Periwinkle is always a pleasant experience for me. It is not often that you come across…

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    Travel Review: Lourensford Wine Estate’s Brilliant Belgian Chocolate and Wine Tasting

    3 January 2018 - By 

    Lourensford Wine Estate is a beautiful, lush paradise on the town edges of Somerset West. Not only does the estate enjoy prime Helderberg real estate, but it also offers one of the most gorgeous garden setting imaginable, with the impressive Helderberg peaks beyond. Roll up the elegant drive – peeling back one beautiful layer to the next, as you pass vineyards on one side, lush gardens on the other – and you discover Lourensford hidden away behind the trees and amid splendid garden spaces, like the magical wine farm that it is. Our mission (aside from visiting the endlessly popular Lourensford…