One of the things I always try to do when I’m in a new town is walk. As much as possible. I know it’s often easier to take public transport or a taxi, but walking lets you see so…
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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,…
The Harvest Festival
It’s not often that you can say you really were at the start of something magical. I imagine people who first went to Woodstock must have felt this way (the festival, not the…
Cape Town Beach Checklist
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town, you’re definitely going to be spending time on the beach… Here’s what you need to remember to make it a fun in the sun (and not sunburn!)…
The Finest Butchery in Cape Town
One of the things I love about travelling in Europe is grocery shopping. Strange as that might sound, I really appreciate how there’s a butcher for your meat, a baker for…
The Ideal Weekend Getaway: Montagu
Just a few hours out of Cape Town (two at the most) lies the charming fruit and flower filled town of Montagu. You might recognise the name from Montagu dried fruit, which…
