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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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    Safe Day Trips Near Cape Town In Level 3

    17 July 2020 - By 

    These past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic, travel in and around Cape Town has been firmly off the cards. But, as the city opens some activities up under Level 3, I wanted to share a few safe, fun day trip ideas. I was initially unsure whether it was the right decision to share a post like this… But people are going out for day trips, stocking up on goods and exercising whether I blog about it or not. And I would prefer that they make informed decisions. This is also why I have chosen to only feature activities and…