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    Fun Arts and Cultural Experiences in Cape Town

    11 May 2023 - By 

    Cape Town is known for its rich, varied cultures, history and dynamic people. So it comes as no surprise to learn that the Mother City offers visitors and locals some fun arts and cultural experiences to enjoy. In this post, I share some of my favourite, fun arts and cultural experiences in Cape Town – from museum hopping (for the history buffs among us) to a night out watching spellbinding performances at the Artscape Theatre or Cape Town City Hall. My Favourite Arts and Cultural Experiences to Enjoy in Cape Town 1) Attend a local festival (like Open Book Festival)…

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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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    Solo Travel Inspiration in the Western Cape

    21 May 2021 - By 

    When I first moved to Cape Town, I often had to travel alone. Sometimes, it was a choice – other times, it wasn’t. Regardless, solo travel has shaped me as a traveller – and as an adult. Weirdly enough, solo travel has even made me more confident, especially when it comes to social interactions. I am naturally reserved – but when it comes to travelling, I almost turn into a different person. When I first started doing reviews, I did them alone. This taught me which questions to ask. It also showed me how to engage naturally with others, even…

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    18 Best Experiences Near Cape Town for 2018

    26 December 2018 - By 

    2018 was a challenging year for many, including me. But, despite this, it was one of the most rewarding and successful years for my blog and a year in which I experienced some stunning places and experiences. In light of this, here are my 18 best experiences for 2018 (listed in chronological order): 1. Winelands Tea at La Motte To kick-start 2018, we had the pleasure of enjoying an elegant Winelands Tea at La Motte, back when talented chef Michelle Theron was still at the helm. (She has since been replaced by chef Eric Bulpitt, who, from my past visit…

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    Whimsical and Captivating: Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town

    27 October 2018 - By 

    One of the latest, most interesting additions to Cape Town has undoubtedly got to be the trendy, opulent and all-round interesting Silo District. Aside from the easy access and close proximity this area offers to the ever-popular V&A Waterfront, it is also brimming with a wealth of its own exciting things for the whole family to see and enjoy. There is a plethora of art galleries, restaurants, chic cafes and more to be found here. But it is perhaps the impressive likes of Radisson RED, The Silo and of course, the world-famous, new Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA)…

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    Guests’ Corner: The Jax Blog

    16 October 2018 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in Guests’ Corner – a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust – I chatted to Jacqui Cooks, South African blogger and social media marketer. Born and bred in Cape Town, thirty-something Jacqui Cooks is a woman of many pursuits and talents… Think: top South African blogger, social media marketer, global gypsy, TripAdvisor junkie and cupcake-er and all-round pleasure purveyor of note. Through her gorgeous blog, The Jax Blog, Jacqui indulges in travel with fresh eyes, seeing the world as an incurable ‘wanderluster’ and social media addict. What’s more, with some…

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    Accommodation Review: Feel at Home in Molo Lolo Lodge, Cape Town

    25 September 2018 - By 

    Update: As of 2022, Molo Lolo Lodge has changed management and relaunched as Casa Del Sonder. My review was written when the establishment was still trading as Molo Lolo Lodge. Molo Lolo Lodge is, in many ways, a somewhat secluded gem in the Mother City. With its unassuming, almost aristocrat David-Livingstone-in-Africa-type exterior and lovely location in the cosy suburb of De Waterkant (one of my personal favourites), if you blink twice from the street, you might just miss it. But for those who hold the pleasure of having experienced it, they will know that this might just be one of the…

  • Travel Review: Experiencing the Lindt Difference with Lindt Cape Town Outstanding Classes

    12 December 2017 - By 

    Update: Regrettably, the Silo District branch has since permanently closed; however, Lindt still has stores at the V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk and Tyger Valley. Recently, we were fortunate to experience first-hand the Lindt difference, when we joined a full, excited class of adults and one child (a rarity – because Lindt offers separate children’s classes) for a fun baking class at the trendy, hot-and-happening Silo District, V&A Waterfront. Trust me, if you loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a child, then Lindt Cape Town’s outstanding range of baking classes will provide you with an authentic, fun dip into the delicious world…