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    Exploring the Wonders of Majik Forest in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

    28 June 2026 - By 

    For me, there’s something really exciting about spring in the Western Cape. But never more so than when I get to explore our beautiful outdoors! This is especially true when I visit the much-loved tranquil nature park and public space in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs: Majik Forest. A Spot I Helped Put on the Map Back in 2017, it was added to my travel list after I was told “it’s pretty inside”, with both nature walks and MTB routes for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Shortly thereafter, I visited it for myself and I saw why it was such a special…

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    Market Review: Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day, Granger Bay

    3 January 2022 - By 

    2025 Update: Please note, as of 6 December 2025, the market is now situated at the following address, 100 metres from its old Waterfront location: Breakwater Deck, Corner of Granger Bay Boulevard and Dock Road, V&A Waterfront. As the Oranjezicht City Farm Market Day is ideal for all ages – and even well-behaved, leashed pups – it makes for an excellent outing. In this post, I share a bit about my previous visits to the beloved OZCF market. Since June 2015, the Oranjezicht City Farm (OZCF) Market, a popular local market in the Mother City, has called Granger Bay home.…

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    Travel Review – A Visit to the Southernmost Tip of Africa and Agulhas National Park

    20 November 2021 - By 

    Nestled in the Cape Overberg, neighbouring the seaside town of Struisbaai, one finds the tiny, coastal-lying village of L’Agulhas. Blink and you might miss it. Diminutive though it may be, L’Agulhas is home to a few hidden gems. Including the Agulhas National Park, a wonderful local attraction and natural haven, and the southernmost tip of Africa where the two oceans famously meet. Where the Two Oceans Really Meet at the Southernmost Tip of Africa Situated nearly three hours from Cape Town and stretching east from the seaside town of Struisbaai and almost west to Pearly Beach, windswept Agulhas National Park…

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    Accommodation Review: A Rustic Cederberg Getaway at Peaceful Gecko Creek

    21 October 2017 - By 

    Our stay at Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge – and overall first-time experience of the Cederberg – was something I had planned two months in advance. This was made effortlessly simple thanks to owner Linton and then-overseers and managers, Monica and Glenn. We arranged dates and in reply, they sent me a detailed email highlighting all the dos and don’ts of Gecko Creek. I appreciated this because it made my planning job that much easier. Small touches like this ensure that the traveller is well-prepared for their visit, whether they do further research or not. For instance, we knew that we…

  • Cafe Review: Ginja Beanz Coffee Cafe, Langebaan

    13 September 2017 - By 

    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 that. Referring to itself as the “coffee capital of Langebaan”, Ginja Beanz takes their coffee seriously. This is evident from the moment you enter. Inside there is an elegant display counter offering a glimpse at their coffee for sale,…

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    Travel Review: Langebaan’s Nano Brewery, Black Eagle Brewing Company

    11 August 2017 - By 

    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.  Now, anyone who knows me, knows that cocktails – followed by wine – are my preferred drinks of choice. Still, on a few occasions, I’ve sipped and sampled some highly rated brews, putting my (low) beer-drinking threshold to the test.  A…

  • Travel Review: Discover the Magic of Thali Thali Game Lodge, Langebaan

    7 August 2017 - By 

    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 arriving. It’s like being in the wildest heart of Africa, without even venturing beyond the Western Cape. Our introduction to Thali Thali soon became something powerful… We eased up the driveway past a field of springbok, who pranced off in…

  • Langebaan Accommodation Review: Fabulous Four-Star-Rated Masada Guest House

    6 August 2017 - By 

    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 few days away from the city to properly recharge and, in my case especially, to reacquaint ourselves with all that Langebaan accommodation and local eateries have to offer. So, after an easy drive along the R27 in slowly fading light,…

  • Café Review: Hearts 4 Coffee, Yzerfontein

    23 July 2017 - By 

    (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 and eateries… usually, we don’t get to half the stuff I earmark but, for the ones we do, they always seem to live up to my expectations. I would say the same was true for Hearts 4 Coffee… except it…

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    Accommodation review: Self-Catering Stay at !Khwa ttu, Yzerfontein

    19 July 2017 - By 

    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 the road – but it’s the kind that you secretly live and breathe for as a traveller. It’s about discovering more about yourself when digital devices and TV screens are stripped away (and even though complimentary Wi-Fi is on offer,…