Hermanus is a coastal town about two hours southwest of Cape Town. It’s famous for its whale watching, especially during the winter, but I also love visiting for its scenic hikes, wineries, and laid back vibe. It’s the perfect escape from the city – not that I ever feel the need to escape from Cape […]
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Wondering where to stay in Cape Town? I don’t blame you. For me, the most difficult part of planning a trip is always working out where to stay. And in Cape Town, picking a safe area can also be a bit of a concern, especially for first-timers. I’ve been lucky enough to live in quite
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Now I hate packing, but packing for Cape Town? That’s a sacrifice I’ll make any day. It really isn’t too difficult to prepare for a trip to the Mother City, but thanks to its diverse landscape and unique climate, there are a few things to bear in mind. I was lucky when I first traveled
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Cape Town is home to some amazing marine life, so if you’re looking to head out on a marine safari then I don’t blame you! And if you’re wondering whether or not it’s worth it, that’s understandable too. Time in Cape Town is too precious to waste on sub par experiences. I did a marine
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Cape Town is teeming with great restaurants, but if it’s a real dining experience that you’re after, then allow me to introduce you to Reverie Social Table. Part restaurant, part dinner party, this intimate eatery is unlike any other in the city! I recently tried out the Social Table for myself and I had the
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The Stellenbosch wine tractor is the latest and greatest way to explore the winelands. It’s a hop-on hop-off experience that allows you to roam around one of South Africa’s famous wine regions in a novel way. As soon as I learned about the wine tractor, I knew I just had to try it! So my
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In 2024, the Durbanville wine safari launched in Cape Town. As of right now, it’s mostly used by locals and is CRIMINALLY underrated by tourists. Visitors to Cape Town usually flock to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch for their wine tastings. And while I love both of those regions dearly, Durbanville is just as worthy of a
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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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