Author: Roseanna McBain

If you’ve read about the Top 3 Wine Estates in Cape Town, you should read on to discover the other beautiful vineyards located along the Constantia Wine Route. Steenberg Wine Estate Nestled on the side of a towering mountain, Steenberg Wine Estate is the oldest farm in Constantia Valley, established in 1682. Not only are […]

Though Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Somerset West, and even Wellington, are lauded as being the places to head to for a day in the vineyards, many visitors often forget that there are plenty of first-class wine estates scattered throughout Cape Town’s suburbs, notably the Constantia wine route. So instead of heading away from the Mother City, drive […]

No one likes to consider the possibility of travel plans going awry, be it your accommodation closing down, natural disasters striking, or your bags going missing at the airport. As rare as events such as these are, you really don’t want to be caught saying: “I never thought it would happen to me”. So what […]

Go on, admit it – you’re probably wondering what on earth could constitute as strange street foods – after all, in first world countries the norm is generally hot dogs, croquet monsieur’s, and perhaps even  the odd samosa stand. But in third world nations and developing countries, the cuisine you’ll find served at fast-food stands […]

On those lazy Sunday mornings you just don’t feel like cooking, why not hit the road and find a cosy café or restaurant where you can be served in style, in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs? Cocoa WahWah Where: 18 Main Road, Rondebosch Open on Sundays: 08:00 – 22:00 The flagship of the Cocoa franchise in […]

With Heritage Day (also known as National Braai Day) coming up in a few short weeks, I felt that it was time to learn a little more about what the actual public holiday stood for; just so my friends can view it as more than a day off where we bond over braai vleis, fun, […]

If you’ve already bought your Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival tickets (via Mastercard), and are impatiently waiting for the festival weekend to arrive, start thinking about the guidelines given, for how to dress up to match this year’s theme: “black and white, dots and stripes”. This seems to be pretty straight forward advice. But you don’t […]

The Western Cape is known for colourful houses, beaches, and the myriad of flowers which unfurl in spring, not quite competing with the beautiful blooms that the Namaqualand produces, but certainly providing a floral fantasy for all to enjoy. If you’re planning to spend time outdoors by hiking, biking, or exploring the national parks during […]