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    Special Date Ideas to Enjoy Around the Western Cape

    28 May 2026 - By 

    Although February is famously the month of love (and my birth month so I am particularly partial towards it) – I don’t believe romantic gestures and fun couple experiences should be reserved to a single day or month. So, to help you build lasting memories with your sweetheart, here are some special date ideas to enjoy around the Western Cape year-round! Romantic and Special Date Ideas to Enjoy Around the Western Cape With everything from fun, outdoorsy adventures to secret beach escapes and romantic meals for two, this list has something to suit every couple, love language and budget. Without…

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    Travel Review: The Franschhoek Beer Co, Home of World-class Beers

    2 May 2018 - By 

    The Franschhoek Valley has long been loved for its world-famous wine estates, quality restaurants and historic Cape beauty – but now, there’s a new ‘kid’ on the block: beer tasting, second to none. And our recent visit to Franschhoek revealed yet another of the valley’s gems: The Franschhoek Beer Co, producers of handcrafted, world-class beer. In addition to its on-site brewery and excellent beers, The Franschhoek Beer Co now also offers a charming, child-friendly eatery called Tap | Eat, where elegance and a sense of laid-back calm meet. Combine their top-class beers with this stylish eatery, fun beer tours and…