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    Best Activities to Enjoy with Toddlers in the Northern Suburbs

    9 August 2026 - By 

    As a mum to a busy toddler, I know just how hard travelling with these tiny people can be. But, as a family, we have made it our mission to continue enjoying life together by finding toddler-friendly experiences in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. Sure, sometimes, the tantrums, spills and stubbornly skipped naps get the better of us. But, most of the time, we make incredible family memories and our toddler has a blast in the process! In this post, I share some of my best toddler-friendly activities. (Note: Some activities are suitable for younger and/or older siblings too!) And better…

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    Exploring the Wonders of Majik Forest in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

    28 June 2026 - By 

    For me, there’s something really exciting about spring in the Western Cape. But never more so than when I get to explore our beautiful outdoors! This is especially true when I visit the much-loved tranquil nature park and public space in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs: Majik Forest. A Spot I Helped Put on the Map Back in 2017, it was added to my travel list after I was told “it’s pretty inside”, with both nature walks and MTB routes for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Shortly thereafter, I visited it for myself and I saw why it was such a special…

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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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    Interesting Day Trips Near Cape Town to Enjoy

    2 April 2023 - By 

    Day trips are some of my favourite travel adventures. I am a sucker for road trips, hidden gems and new places and a day trip is the perfect chance to enjoy all this and more! Happily, there are so many interesting day trips near Cape Town for locals and tourists to enjoy. In this post, I cover some of my favourite day trips by region. This should help you get the most out of your day. My Most Interesting Day Trips Near Cape Town Whether you go wine farm hopping, dive into nature or road trip to your heart’s content,…

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    Fun, Easy Hikes in Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Cape Town

    6 October 2018 - By 

    Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs offer both locals and tourists plenty of green oases to enjoy. There’s the Tygerberg Nature Reserve, Majik Forest, Durbanville Rose Garden, Sonstraal Dam and Durbanville Nature Reserve to name but a few of the glorious, protected and vibrant pockets of greenery found here. And ever since moving to this side of the Mother City, I have loved exploring these tranquil spots. They are great for taking in the natural wild- and bird life, admiring the indigenous Cape flora – and of course, getting one’s dose of fresh air, peacefulness and healthy exercise! I have been blessed…