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    My Best Child-Friendly Restaurants and Wine Farms near Cape Town

    13 September 2026 - By 

    The Western Cape, and Cape Town, offer some excellent places for families with children to enjoy. In particular, there are a host of top child-friendly restaurants and wine farms. With my partner and I now in the early stages of parenthood and, as I have so many friends with children, when I explore new places, I definitely look for family-friendly ones. With this in mind, I’ve compiled a list of my best child-friendly restaurants and wine farms near Cape Town. Top Child-Friendly Restaurant and Wine Farms near Cape Town and Surrounds: I believe that both parents and children, irrespective of…

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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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    How to Support Western Cape Wine Farms During Extended Level 3

    22 January 2021 - By 

    With the third alcohol ban in South Africa under extended Level 3 regulations, wine farms – and restaurants – across the Western Cape are bleeding. So, for this post, I want to try highlight ways to support Western Cape wine farms during extended Level 3. Even if you can’t enjoy a wine tasting or take-home wine purchase. Show Your Support to Western Cape Wine Farms in Different Ways Many farms have come up with inventive non-alcoholic alternatives or started brainstorming new activities to enjoy when visiting them. However, the sad case remains that our wine- and restaurant-industry is on its…