In the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, nestled in a lush valley, lies the Alluvia Specialist Winery. And if you think I’m waxing lyrical, you’ll have to forgive me…
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De Hoop Nature Reserve
Three hours from Cape Town lies a vast and lovely nature reserve that I had somehow never set foot into until I walked the Whale Trail. De Hoop is perhaps most famous for being…
Things to do in Paternoster
I only recently discovered this old fishing village (actually the oldest in South Africa) on the West Coast. Being a Grecophile myself, I found the Greek-style buildings…
Three ways to appreciate Cape Town this summer
Whether you live in the Mother City all year round, or have just arrived to spend a few weeks (or weekends) here now that it’s summer, there are a couple of things that…
9 Cape Town Experts Reveal The Best Of The Mother City
I recently asked some of the Mother City’s most respected travel writer’s what they would suggest to tourists taking a flight to Cape Town. From the popular to the…
The Mount Nelson experience
Images source: Mark Peddle If you’re a visitor to Cape Town and you haven’t noticed the giant pink hotel in the middle of town, where have you been looking? The Mount Nelson,…
