Everyone knows Cape Town is hailed as a melting pot of cultures, cuisines and people. And this diversity is perhaps most pronounced in our local eateries and cafes that often have a continental influence. You can find everything from Japanese mochi to Greek ek mek and chicken souvlaki to our own hearty South African favourites, like bobotie, slap chips or milk tart. I have sampled my way through some of the best internationally inspired foods and it’s time to share them with my readers! In this post, I share my favourite global flavours from local eateries in Cape Town and…
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Although February is famously the month of love (and my birth month so I am particularly partial towards it) – I don’t believe romantic gestures and fun couple experiences should be reserved to a single day or month. So, to help you build lasting memories with your sweetheart, here are some special date ideas to enjoy around the Western Cape year-round! Romantic and Special Date Ideas to Enjoy Around the Western Cape With everything from fun, outdoorsy adventures to secret beach escapes and romantic meals for two, this list has something to suit every couple, love language and budget. Without…
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Hout Bay is a famously beautiful Western Cape republic found in the Mother City. It offers a host of quaint, yet charming restaurants, cosy cafes and bakeries, exciting family-friendly experiences (think: the much loved Constantia Wine Route, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Word of Birds, Earthworx, vibe-y Bay Harbour Market and of course, the iconic Hout Bay harbour and its surrounds). Not to mention its incredible mountain- and coastal-scenery that easily rivals any place on our glorious green earth! With a slew of world-class beaches and top South African attractions at your fingertips (and within close driving distance), there is no shortage…