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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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    My Favourite Beaches to Visit near Cape Town

    1 July 2026 - By 

    Cape Town is known for having some of the best beaches in the world. Best of all, there are so many to choose from and each is uniquely beautiful. In this post though, I share my favourite beaches to visit near Cape Town. Life’s Just Beachy in Cape Town Whether you are looking for family-friendly fun, a walk on the wild side or simply, a peaceful day at the beach, it’s hard to go wrong with these stunning beaches. From Struisbaai to Cape Point, here are my favourite beaches to visit near Cape Town. My 15 Favourite Beaches to Enjoy…

  • Fun Things to do for Spring in the Western Cape

    9 September 2023 - By 

    Spring in the Western Cape province of South Africa is always a fun affair. Not only does the ground become a riot of colour, as fynbos blooms and wild flowers spring from the earth, rejoicing at the winter passed but the weather turns mild and becomes more favourful. This makes it the perfect time to shake off those lingering winter blues and reacquaint yourself with the warm sunshine, fresh air and outdoor adventure. Shake off Those Winter Blues with These Spring Activities Spring – and September especially – has always been my favourite time of year. With pink and white…

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    Interesting Day Trips Near Cape Town to Enjoy

    2 April 2023 - By 

    Day trips are some of my favourite travel adventures. I am a sucker for road trips, hidden gems and new places and a day trip is the perfect chance to enjoy all this and more! Happily, there are so many interesting day trips near Cape Town for locals and tourists to enjoy. In this post, I cover some of my favourite day trips by region. This should help you get the most out of your day. My Most Interesting Day Trips Near Cape Town Whether you go wine farm hopping, dive into nature or road trip to your heart’s content,…

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    Cape Town and Surrounds: Best Family-friendly Attractions

    8 March 2023 - By 

    Cape Town as a city offers so many family-friendly attractions and experiences. It has gorgeous, safe beaches; wonderful outdoor adventures; and child-friendly restaurants and accommodation. Think: exploring Table Mountain; swimming with the penguins; visiting kid-friendly wine farms and more! I may not yet have a child of my own – but I have visited many family-friendly places. And I always think it is lovely to see families enjoying time together. Because having kids should not mean you stop doing fun things together in public! Incredible Family-friendly Attractions in Cape Town – and Beyond In this post, I share the best…

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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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    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…

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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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    Great Ideas for Level 2 Travel in the Western Cape

    20 August 2020 - By 

    As South Africa tentatively progresses to lower levels – including Level 2 as of 18 August 2020 – I realise that people are desperate to get out more and most especially, to support our local businesses and industries. And we really need to. Yet, at the same time, we need to ensure we do so safely and carefully, so that we do not end up reverting back to a stricter level, like Level 3, 4 or even worse, 5… Sharing is Caring These past few months, I have been actively sharing as much travel and hospitality news as I can…

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    19 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2019

    26 December 2019 - By 

    As 2019 draws to a close, I am fondly reflecting on the most memorable experiences I have enjoyed in and around Cape Town during the year. All of which you can enjoy going forwards. So, here are the 19 best experiences to enjoy near Cape Town in 2019 – and beyond: 1. Villiera Wines Game Drives and MCC and Nougat Pairing Villiera Wines, near Stellenbosch, is one of the loveliest wine farms to visit. They really offer visitors some excellent experiences. Highlights include: fun, affordable game drives (complete with buck species, giraffes and bird life); MCC and nougat tastings; and…