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    Hike up Lion’s Head in Every Season

    14 April 2022 - By 

    Lion’s Head is one of the most iconic and easily recognisable natural attractions in Cape Town. Not only does it form part of the city’s famous three peaks (Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain and Lion’s Head) – but it is also one of the most popular hikes. Truthfully, I think every Capetonian and tourist has hiked up Lion’s Head at least once – and in every season too. While the hike has definitely become a more crowded, Insta-worthy hike in recent years, I still love that this is a hike that people of all fitness levels can enjoy for free. Since…

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    A Travel Insider’s Guide to Cape Town: A 3-Day Itinerary

    6 December 2021 - By 

    I have lived in Cape Town since February 2014 so you could call me a true Capetonian now. In that time, I have walked or driven to almost every part of the Mother City, seeing all the touristy attractions, unearthing hidden gems and experiencing all that Cape Town has to offer. So I think it is time that I share my local knowledge of this beautiful city through a travel insider’s three-day itinerary. Exploring the Mother City in Three Short Days While I could share the usual tourist spots and mainstream attractions – and I will include some – I…

  • Guests’ Corner: Wonder Here Wander There, Lizzie Lacey-Brennan

    19 December 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Lizzie Lacey-Brennan, travel blogger at Wonder Here Wander There. Since a young age, Lizzie Lacey-Brennan has been a naturally keen explorer, whether this has meant hiking up Snowdon as a young scout, booking trips to Barcelona in her students days or glamping with her husband. On her lovely blog, Wonder Here Wander There, she enjoys documenting her travels to the benefit of others, as much as to herself, and particularly loves recommending…