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    Travel Review: A Right Whale of a Time In Hermanus

    30 December 2021 - By 

    In October 2014, my brother, his partner and I hit the road and headed to Hermanus, a small town in the Western Cape, for some memorable whale watching. For those who don’t know, Hermanus is fondly referred to as ‘the whale capital of South Africa’ (and indeed the world). Each year, when the whales visit our shores (usually June to December), Hermanus attracts visitors the world over for incredible shore-based whale watching and chartered boat tours. It forms part of the Cape Overberg Region and is one of South Africa’s oldest seaside towns. This coastal gem is named after teacher…

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    Travel Review – A Visit to the Southernmost Tip of Africa and Agulhas National Park

    20 November 2021 - By 

    Nestled in the Cape Overberg, neighbouring the seaside town of Struisbaai, one finds the tiny, coastal-lying village of L’Agulhas. Blink and you might miss it. Diminutive though it may be, L’Agulhas is home to a few hidden gems. Including the Agulhas National Park, a wonderful local attraction and natural haven, and the southernmost tip of Africa where the two oceans famously meet. Where the Two Oceans Really Meet at the Southernmost Tip of Africa Situated nearly three hours from Cape Town and stretching east from the seaside town of Struisbaai and almost west to Pearly Beach, windswept Agulhas National Park…

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    My 20 Best Travel Blog Experiences… So Far

    26 December 2020 - By 

    In the few short years that I have been blogging, Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust has grown from strength to strength. This year especially, I have had the joy of engaging with my peers and followers online; assisting my readers with travel queries; and producing solid content, all while weathering this trying year. Usually, I share a round-up post of my best travel blog experiences for the year with my readers. This is another way of engaging with them. It also allows me to recap on my own blogging highlights and reflect on the year that has been. But, with COVID-19, my…

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    18 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2018

    26 December 2018 - By 

    2018 was a challenging year for many, including me. But, despite this, it was one of the most rewarding and successful years for my blog and a year in which I experienced some stunning places and experiences. In light of this, here are my 18 best experiences for 2018 (listed in chronological order): 1. Winelands Tea at La Motte To kick-start 2018, we had the pleasure of enjoying an elegant Winelands Tea at La Motte, back when talented chef Michelle Theron was still at the helm. (She has since been replaced by chef Eric Bulpitt, who, from my past visit…

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    Travel Review: Zipping Through the Skies With Cape Canopy Tour

    28 November 2018 - By 

    Tucked away in the picturesque Elgin Valley – itself an extraordinarily beautiful, fruitful place – and set on the slopes of the majestic Hottentot Holland Nature Reserve mountains, one discovers the incredible Cape Canopy Tour. This is where, visitors conquer new fears or return to familiar outdoor territory. At Cape Canopy Tour in Elgin, one can look forward to epic ziplining. This means sailing through the skies, like an eagle, as you traverse the beautiful mountain folds and river gorges. This memorable outdoor adventure is interrupted by nothing other than the wind whispering through the secretive cliffs… Best of all, at…

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    Discovering Kogelberg Nature Reserve: The Palmiet River Trail, A Hidden Beach and Fynbos Heaven

    15 June 2018 - By 

    Kogelberg Nature Reserve: A place of natural beauty It’s not every day that a hiking adventure places you in the midst of fynbos paradise – but when you visit Kogelberg Nature Reserve in the Overberg Region, that is precisely wherein you will find yourself. I had heard (and seen) much of its beauty through word of mouth and social media, so naturally I was extremely excited to finally experience Kogelberg. Yet, even at my first time of visiting, I never expected it to be half as entrancing or magical as it was in the end. In hindsight though, I suppose…