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Looking for affordable eats at Cape Town’s Waterfront? The V&A Waterfront is one the city’s swankiest areas, but you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to enjoy yourself here. There are plenty of affordable restaurants where you can get a great meal for a great price. Whether you’ve got a hankering for […]
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Cape Town really is a destination like no other. With its diverse landscape, melting pot of cultures, and endless adventures, there’s always something new to discover here. It makes sense that there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about Cape Town, and I’ve compiled a list of 11 here so that you hopefully walk
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Cape Town may be famous for its fabulous wine, but the Mother City is also home to some excellent gin. So if you’re looking to do a gin tasting in Cape Town, there’s no shortage of places to go! The Cape Floral Kingdom is home to lots of interesting botanicals that make their way into much
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Looking for a cool place to grab a drink in Cape Town? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve lived here for a few years now, so I’d like to think that I can make a few decent recommendations about the best bars to check out while you’re in town. In fact, I’ve worked tirelessly to get
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Sure, there’s a ton to do IN Cape Town, but there are also some amazing day trips on offer! Since moving here in 2021, I’ve had the pleasure of taking some truly jaw-dropping trips out of the city, from quick jaunts down the Cape Peninsula to longer drives out to coastal towns and national parks.
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I’m well aware that Cape Town has a reputation as a dangerous place to be. Many first-time visitors are understandably nervous about setting foot in the Mother City. In reality, it’s safe for travellers to come here but there are some things to know beforehand. While I find Cape Town an easy place to live,
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Cape Town is a driving city. Almost everyone drives here, and lots of travellers decide to rent a car because it’s generally considered the best way to get around.
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Struggling to apply for a South African visa extension? You’re not alone! Three months in South Africa isn’t enough, but the visa extension process is complicated and arduous. The official guidance is unclear and has some pretty gaping holes in it, as I have learned the hard way. So now that I’ve figured out the
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Cape Town is an amazing city, and it makes me sad that some travellers decide not to come here for safety reasons. Look, I get it. Once upon a time, I would have told you the same thing. But although Cape Town is statistically a very dangerous city, you’re fairly unlikely to come to harm
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Wherever you travel, it’s always worth knowing how you’re going to get from the airport to your accommodation, and Cape Town is no different. In Cape Town, there are relatively few ways to get from the airport to the city – and even fewer that you should actually consider. Fortunately, getting from the airport to
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