• Great Western Cape Markets to Enjoy

    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…

  • Adene’s Farm Flowers Incredible Open Days

    Tucked away in the scenic embrace of the Breede River Valley, one finds Adene’s Farm Flowers, an incredible flower farm. Owned and run by the passionate, green-fingered Adene Nieuwoudt, Adene’s Farm Flowers (established in 2016) is one of the best producers and suppliers of local blooms and unique flowers in South Africa. Best of all, in recent years, Adene has kindly opened the family’s working farm up to the public for weekend open days. These open days are spread out in selected summer months (annually) when the flowers bloom best; usually from mid-December to the first week of April. A…