Until recently, I was always too scared to hike the India Venster trail up Table Mountain. But after completing it, I’ve realised that it’s actually not as scary as people say! I went up India Venster with a guide, and while I think I would have struggled without his help, it’s actually very manageable as […]
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With its diverse and dramatic scenery, Cape Town is nothing short of a photographer’s dream. From jaw-dropping viewpoints to gorgeous wine estates, the Mother City truly has it all. So if you want to up your ‘gram game while you’re here, I’ve rounded up the best Instagram spots around. These postcard-perfect places will have you
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Wine tasting is a quintessential Cape Town activity. The Western Cape is famous for its wine, and we locals drink it by the bucketload. So it would almost be rude not to visit one of the area’s fantastic wine routes while you’re here! There are four main wine regions in and around Cape Town. I’ve
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The Franschhoek wine tram is an iconic thing to do in Cape Town! Set in the Franschhoek Valley, this series of trams and tram buses transports wine lovers between wine farms all day long. Does life really get better than that? For me, the short answer is no! I’ve done the Franschhoek wine tram multiple
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Beautiful views abound in Cape Town. One of my favourite things about living here is that I can see either the ocean or a mountain pretty much everywhere I go – and often both! So if you’re looking for the most stunning spots in the city to snap photos or just soak in its natural
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After living here for 3 years, I’ve devised an itinerary that will enable you to see and do as much as possible in just a few days, and get an idea of what the Mother City is all about. Basically, this is what I would do if I only had 3 days to enjoy this glorious city.
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If you’re looking for some wallet-friendly activities in Cape Town, then don’t worry because there is a TON to do here for under R200. I mean, I’ve got 20 activities in this article alone! I have already written articles on free things to do in Cape Town and things to do for under R100, so
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If you’ve got a hankering for steak (and maybe some red, red wine), then you’ve probably already come across the name “Hussar Grill”. There are two branches of this South African steakhouse chain in Cape Town, but are they worth the hype? To be honest, the Camps Bay and Mouille Point restaurants are very, very
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Looking for authentic Vietnamese food in Cape Town? Well, Yen’s has got you covered. lived in Vietnam for 2.5 years prior to moving to Cape Town, so I like to think that I know real Vietnamese food when I see it (or eat it!) Let’s get into what eating at Yen’s is like, and what makes it so special!
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One thing that you should know about South Africa is that there’s a strong tipping culture. However, tipping here is often done quite differently than in other countries. The way they tip with cards here is definitely a bit weird! And when I first got here, there were quite a few instances when I should
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