Category: Cape Town

We can think of no better to celebrate Madiba’s 95th birthday than by giving 67 minutes of our time to help others. It’s a small privilege for the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for social justice and human rights in South Africa. CEO of the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Sello Hatang, explains: […]

If the idea of being gradually rocked to sleep appeals to you, then spending a night on a luxury yacht or houseboat may be just up your alley. Both the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces offer overnight accommodation on the water so you can drift off to sleep listening to the water gently lapping against […]

The Colour Me Crazy run and colour festival is scheduled to hit Cape Town and Joburg over the coming months, bringing with it a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, and music in one outrageous event. The festival celebrates happiness, health, and individuality, and people of all ages, from little kids, to parents and grandparents are […]

“No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” – Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to […]

Cape Town is full of restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes that are well worth a visit. But with all of the choices on offer, it can sometimes become quite difficult to choose. If you’re after a relaxed American-style dining experience, complete with friendly service, comfy dining booths, and entertaining décor, be sure to visit the […]

TripAdvisor recently embarked on a world-wide TripIndex Cities survey to discover the most expensive and affordable cities to enjoy a night out on holiday. They selected a number of cities from across the globe and calculated the cost of a couple staying 1 night in a 4-star hotel, cocktails, a 2-course dinner with a bottle […]

With the winter holidays in full swing, families are likely going to be scrambling to organise their annual winter holiday getaway. But no holiday is complete without getting to spend it with the entire family (and that means your honorary family members too!). For those who can’t handle leaving their furry companions at home, here […]

Those with Huguenot heritage will most likely have plans already made for the upcoming Bastille Day, or rather, La Fête Nationale, happening 13 – 14 July 2013. This celebration of French national pride is a beloved affair by French families and those unable to make it to Europe won’t miss out, as there will inevitably […]