Category: Cape Town

Apart from gorgeous vistas and wildlife, South Africa is home to a host of cooking schools and part-time courses, which are very useful for locals and visitors who want to learn how to create flavourful, traditional dishes. Here are some of the top cooking schools around the country, though we’d love you to comment and […]

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion that can transport you through time and space to a place where everything seems simpler, calmer…better. Nostalgia makes you dream of a past life that seemed completely idyllic and care free; and it hints at a utopic future worth striving for. Here are just a few of the “golden oldie” […]

With more people in the world having access to cell phones than clean water, it’s no surprise that everything in life is going digital. One of the biggest tourism trends highlighted at the recent ITB Berlin convention (regarded as a trends barometer for the international travel industry) was the dramatic increase in the number of […]

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway to enjoy that romantic autumn escape you’re planning, here are 3 of the top accommodations to consider, plus a great SA-based company who offers some very romantic boxes. Western Cape – The Boat House, Misty Cliffs, Scarborough With views of the Atlantic Ocean, easy beach access for romantic […]

If there’s one thing that causes mass excitement and road trip planning, it’s a live music event – especially when it involves international acts. Whether you find your groove with Rihanna’s chart toppers, electronic dance hits, or iconic 80s tunes, you’ll find an event worth getting to in South Africa in 2013. Rihanna – Diamonds […]

After more than 10 years of pushing boundaries and setting culinary trends, the Good Food & Wine Show 2013 promises to cook up something hotter than ever before. From 23 – 26 May, the premier food, wine, and lifestyle event will descend upon Cape Town with some of the world’s top celebrity chefs. If you […]

When you’re in Cape Town, it’s fairly hard to pick and choose between all the fantastic attractions on offer, and you often never get to explore or experience any local hangouts. One of my favourite suburbs is not listed on any tourist top ten, (like Camps Bay, or the City Centre often are), has plenty […]

The one-of-a-kind Bay Harbour Market is a bustling affair housed in an old fish factory in an authentic part of the Hout Bay harbour. Set at the end of a brightly coloured road with a view of the magnificent mountain range, your Saturday or Sunday could not be better spent. The roads are often lined […]