[Updated August 2020] Although September’s early days still harbour frosty signs of winter, spring is officially sprung! It’s time to pack the car and head for…
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Why Visit Napier
The little village of Napier in the Western Cape is one of those places you could quite easily drive through without pausing. But if you did (as I have done so many times before)…
Where to Eat in Napier
One of the first things I always want to know when we’re going away for the weekend is: where are we going to eat? Now, many times a weekend away is an exercise in abundant self-catering,…
A Quick Break in Stellenbosch
There is nothing quite like escaping the “big city” for the great outdoors. Admittedly Cape Town isn’t too big of a city and the outdoors are right on your doorstep. Still,…
The Whale Trail
There are a few hiking trails that are spoken about with great awe in South Africa. The Otter Trail is one of them, because it’s so freaking hard. The Fish River Canyon is another,…
Best drives in CT: Sir Lowry’s Pass
Before I begin, I must say that I believe Cape Town is a city best explored on foot. Whether you’re walking on Table Mountain, strolling along Camps Bay Beach or wandering…
