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    Lovely Western Cape Towns and Villages to Explore

    29 August 2026 - By 

    The Western Cape is famous for its charming small towns and villages. In this post, I share some of my favourite, best Western Cape towns and villages. Whether you are looking for an in-land adventure or coastal escape, these local gems are made for travellers to explore. Exploring the Best Western Cape Towns and Villages Over the years, I have had the pleasure of exploring most of the well-known, iconic towns in the Western Cape. Growing up in the Klein Karoo town of Montagu allowed us easier access and relaxed road trips to nearby gems. Although there are many other Cape…

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    A Luxury Coastal Escape at Villa Chad Luxury Guesthouse, Kleinmond

    25 June 2026 - By 

    Tucked away in the shadow of the Kogelberg mountains, in the fiercely beautiful Cape Overberg Region, you find the charming Villa Chad Luxury Guesthouse. This Kleinmond accommodation escape promises idyllic couples’ getaways, fun one-night stays with larger groups of friends or colleagues and even a wellness retreat for anyone who needs to recharge, refresh and revitalise their soul. What makes Villa Chad especially alluring is how it is the perfect blend of an international-type stay right here in a quaint South African coastal town. Because, aside from the quality amenities and facilities, the facade and paintwork bear subtle, yet striking…

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    My Best Gems in the Cape Overberg Region

    4 November 2025 - By 

    The Cape Overberg Region is one of the most verdant, beautiful and untamed parts of South Africa. With everything from seasonal whale watching and cheery canola fields to pristine cape nature, hikes and some wonderful wine farms and beaches, this special part of the Western Cape offers plenty to enjoy. In this post, in no particular order, I look at some of my favourite gems that I have unearthed in the stunning Cape Overberg Region. From cosy, family- and pet-friendly accommodation stays to gorgeous hiking trails, beaches and pristine nature reserves. 1) Elgin Railway Market and Visiting Steam Train (Elgin…

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    Best Places to MTB in the Western Cape

    7 June 2022 - By 

    If you live in the Western Cape, chances are you are either an avid mountain biking (MTB) enthusiast – or you know someone who is. It’s a fact of life. And it’s no wonder because the Western Cape offers some of the best places to MTB in South Africa. With so many gorgeous reserves, country spaces and even city cycle spots, we are spoilt for choice. So, for this post, I am sharing a few of the best places to MTB around the Western Cape. Because, although it’s been many moons since I last rode about our farm on a…

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    Best Western Cape Road Trips

    14 October 2021 - By 

    Let’s face it: road trips come with their own unique share of rituals. The early departures, food pit stops, nostalgic memories and fun experiences. We all have those iconic road trip memories that we could wax lyrical about. In this post, I share some of my favourite Western Cape road trips in the hopes that you will create more memories on the open road with those you love! Best Western Cape Road Trips From unearthing the Route 62’s country charm to the curling along the Cape coastline, here are some memorable Western Cape road trips to enjoy: Route 62 Road…

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    Gordon’s Bay Travel: A Weekend Away in this Helderberg Gem

    2 June 2018 - By 

    For those of you who don’t know it, let me tell you this: Gordon’s Bay – a gem in the Helderberg Region – is one of the best areas for wanderlust-craving locals and foreigners alike. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s one of the richest travel regions we have enjoyed since visiting the Cederberg in late 2017. Long weekend vibes in Gordon’s Bay Following hot on the heels of a trip to Franschhoek, in late April, we packed the overnight bags and headed off for a well-deserved, two-night stay in Gordon’s Bay – the perfect way to celebrate…