As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to fellow travel bloggers, Campbell and Alya. Cambell and Alya are a South African-Russian couple who met in a dormitory, while surfing in the Philippines. Since that day more than three years ago now, they’ve been travelling and photographing […]
In late July, our three-day trip to Langebaan revealed some true local gems. One such place was Ginja Beanz Coffee Café. Found in Waterfront Square, this charming coffee shop will surprise more than a few visitors. People always think that small towns can’t have top class food spots… But, having grown-up in Montagu where hospitality reigns, we know better than […]
When I was doing a careful search into the best places to stay/dine at in Langebaan, the name ‘Black Eagle Brewing Company’ kept popping up. TripAdvisor reviewers were hailing this local brewery as a real gem for great beer and eats. In some cases, others even rated it as one of the best little breweries in the Western Cape. […]
Located outside the tranquil West Coast town of Langebaan – and happily found along the West Coast Way foodie and scenic route – lies the vast and unquestionably magical, 1460-hectare fynbos and game farm: Thali Thali Game Lodge. Here, from the moment the gate shuts behind you, closing out the hum of the R27 road, you discover a sense of […]
Langebaan is indeed the Jewel of the West Coast. Not only is this evident in its amazing natural beauty – like its crystal clear aqua waters, endless, pristine beaches and wilderness havens teeming with wildlife – but it’s clear from its food and accommodation offerings too, as we discovered on our first night’s stay in Langebaan. We had planned a […]
(Please Note: From what I understand, Hearts 4 Coffee as a cafe has sadly closed – but you can still find their foodtruck at various events and markets in the West Coast Region and beyond.) Whenever possible, any time I know I will be going away on a trip, I do thorough research of the area and its best activities […]
There is something magical about seeing wildlife up close. I don’t think when we set out for a much needed weekend away to Yzerfontein (after a surprising week) that we ever expected to have zebras within a few metres of us. This is not the kind of textbook travel experience you anticipate when you pack your bags and take to […]
This past weekend, we had the chance to escape to the West Coast for a full day’s relaxation. It’s been about three years now since I headed that side but fond memories of the small, seaside town, Yzerfontein had me eager to pay this region another visit. With an overnight stay awaiting us at !Khwa ttu, we had some spare […]
Having kindly been invited – along with my parents – to attend the ‘Groote Post Country Market’ some two weeks ago, I had been looking forward to a fun, family-orientated market. I was really excited for the Groote Post’s pre-spring market* – held on what looked like a truly beautiful, yet homely Cape farm, nestled in the midst of the […]
