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West Coast Private Game Reserve – Safari Near Cape Town

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Places to See in Touws River

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4 Family Friendly Western Cape Game Lodges to Visit

27th September 2019 / Day Trips

Cape Winelands Tourism App – Download and Start Exploring

I’ve always been a big fan of The Amazing Race TV show; teams compete against each other by following clues and instructions, given to them at designated spots, to get […] Read More

20th September 2019 / Food Lover

Groot Phesantekraal – Countryside Chic Wine Farm

If the phrase ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ was referring to a place, it would most definitely be Groot Phesantekraal. Situated on the outskirts of the Durbanville Wine […] Read More

10th September 2019 / Road Trip Travels

Western Cape National Parks To Visit – Highlights and Attractions

Western Cape National Parks

It’s time for the annual South African National Parks free week again which grants South African citizens free access to selected national parks around the country. While most people will […] Read More

2nd September 2019 / Road Trip Travels

Day At The Duck Race and Things To Do In Tulbagh

Day At The Duck Race

The historical town of Tulbagh in the Western Cape is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. Despite this grand old lady’s age, there are a number of things […] Read More

5th August 2019 / Getaways

Val du Charron – Wine Dine and Stay Over

val du charron

Clear skies are currently a rare sighting in Cape Town but on our recent stay at Val du Charron in Wellington, we were lucky enough to experience exactly that in […] Read More

24th June 2019 / Road Trip Travels

Family Friendly Van Loveren in Robertson

Where the blooming red Cannas line the entranceway is where you’ll find Van Loveren Family Vineyards. The popular wine farm is situated in Robertson, on the way to Bonnievale and […] Read More

17th June 2019 / Food Lover

Terra del Capo Winter Menu – Italian Comfort Food

terra del capo

Franschhoek has proved itself over and over again to be the culinary capital of Cape Town. The Franschhoek valley rarely disappoints when it comes to restaurants and this was once […] Read More

10th June 2019 / Getaways

Andreas Luxury Accommodation – A Winelands Autumn Escape

Wellington wine estates

The Cape Winelands is a magical part of the Western Cape. But in autumn, the region becomes especially captivating; vineyards turn a beautiful shade of brown and golden leaves twirl […] Read More

21st May 2019 / Getaways, Road Trip Travels

Riversdale Family Getaway – Things To Do and Places To See

places to visit in Riversdale

Riversdale is situated on the N2 highway between Heidelberg and Albertinia which makes it the perfect pit stop on a Garden Route road trip. The town is also infamous for […] Read More

18th April 2019 / Day Trips

Franschhoek Health and Wellness Day – Revive Your Body and Mind

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We all know Franschhoek as a premier wine and food destination but it’s also the ideal place to visit for a bit of health and wellness rejuvenation. I was recently […] Read More

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