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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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    Travel Review: Must-See Places in Picturesque Paarl

    21 November 2021 - By 

    In October 2014,  I had my first real acquaintance with the beautiful, picturesque town of Paarl. I have returned many times since and Paarl remains a firm favourite of mine. As I have explored Paarl quite extensively, I want to share some personal highlights and must-see  places for visitors to check out in pretty Paarl. Though each place deserves its own post, I hope this post is enough to whet your travel appetite! The Pearl of the Cape Winelands: Paarl Paarl is the third oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town and Stellenbosch)  and the largest of the Cape…

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    Panoramic Paarl Rock Hike in Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve

    10 August 2020 - By 

    Although travel has essentially been a no-go in 2020 – I was fortunate to enjoy the Paarl Rock hike, found within the beautiful Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve… And what a marvellous adventure that turned out to be! If you are looking for a wonderful, family-friendly hike that is neither too demanding, nor too short/long, this is the ideal hike for you. While you are at it, take time to savour the natural beauty of the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve. Exploring Paarl: The Hidden Winelands Gem I have always considered Paarl to be a hidden gem. This is why I have…