Looking for the perfect swimming spot in Cape Town? Although the city is renowned for its beautiful beaches, the choppy waves means that they’re not always the best for swimming. But if you know where to go, there are plenty of fantastic places to swim in Cape Town. I’ve certainly found some firm favourites while …
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If you’ve ever googled Cape Town, the chances are that you’ve seen photos of Bo Kaap’s brightly-coloured cottages. So if you’re thinking about checking out the area, then I don’t blame you! As well as being aesthetically pleasing, Bo Kaap is actually Cape Town’s oldest surviving neighbourhood and is steeped in tradition and culture. Visiting …
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If you’re visiting Cape Town during the winter, then whale watching should be at the top of your list! Yup, as if the Mother City didn’t already have enough on offer, it boasts opportunities to see Southern Right whales, Humpback whales, and Bryde’s whales. However, you’re not going to spot any whales wandering around the …
There’s an abundance of adorable fur seals in Cape Town! I always love to spot them swimming around the Waterfront, but did you know that there’s also a Seal Island in Hout Bay? I’ve lived in Cape Town since 2021, and I’ve never seen as many seals as I did when I visited Seal Island. …
How to Visit Seal Island in Cape Town – 2 Best Ways! Read More »
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town, the chances are that you’re keen to see some wildlife while you’re here. And while I can assure you that the city does have plenty of wildlife around, you do have to know where to find it! I really didn’t see that much wildlife in my first …
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If you’re planning on visiting Cape Town during the winter, you might be wondering how to fill your days without all of that glorious warm weather and sunset that we get during the summer. I’ve been there – the first time a friend came out to visit me, she came in July, which is one …
It doesn’t rain that much in Cape Town (not compared to my native UK, anyway) but it does happen. In fact, the winters can be pretty wet. I’ve found it’s always good to have some rainy day activities up your sleeve! Since Cape Town is usually so sunny, us locals usually just use the rainy …
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From chasing sunsets on Chapman’s Peak to finding your way around the city centre, there’s a ton of freedom and adventure that comes with renting a car in Cape Town. But is it worth the cost? I’ve lived here for a few years now and you may be surprised to learn that I don’t own …
I’ve lived in Cape Town for a few years now and I’ve done SO many fun tours during that time. From sightseeing to adventurous experiences like paragliding and shark cage diving, I feel like I’ve pretty much done it all by this point. But if you’re only in Cape Town for a couple of weeks, …
Franschhoek and Constantia are two of Cape Town’s top wine regions, but which is better? I’ve done the Franschhoek wine tram a few times and I’ve actually lost count of how many times I’ve gone tasting in Constantia. So if you don’t have time to read the full article, I’ll just say this: I love …
