Category: Events

Rich, warming foods and a glass or two of wine is the perfect complement to the winter chill. Here are 3 food and wine events taking place in the Cape Winelands this June. Taste the Helderberg 12 June 2014 For one night only, the 6th annual Taste the Helderberg will transform the NH Lord Charles Hotel […]

The wanderlust-inducing #Stellenblog campaign commanded the social media spotlight for several days leading up to INDABA 2014, with some of the most influential international and local travel and lifestyle bloggers uncovering and digitally sharing the best of what the Stellenbosch wine tourism region has to offer. #Stellenblog was brilliantly conceptualized and coordinated by Destinate in association […]

Winter shminter! Just because Frosty the Snowman is breathing down our necks doesn’t mean we can’t still play outside…especially if there is delicious food and wine involved. Here are 5 food-loving festivals that will kick your winter blues to the curb! Riebeek Valley Olive Festival 3 – 4 May 2014 You’ll find every shade and […]

For those not in the know, Earth Day 2015 has arrived! This annual event is celebrated on 22nd April when people around the world gather together and raise awareness of the effects of pollution on the earth and to encourage the implementation of sustainable programs in their cities. Earth Day Beginnings Earth Day started in […]

When it’s cold and rainy outside, what could be more enjoyable than a trivia evening spent indoors with good friends, hot drinks, and tasty food? Here are the best places to enjoy pub quiz in Cape Town: MONDAY Oblivion, Kenilworth Oblivion Wine Bar in Kenilworth offers a classic pub quiz evening every Monday. Grab a […]

Gauteng is known for its winter safari options, and Cape Town offers wonderful wine farms, which means KwaZulu-Natal is often neglected in the cooler months … but with 320 days of sunshine a year on average, KZN is actually a fantastic destination all year round! If you’re heading there this autumn, and wondering what on […]

South Africa has plenty of fantastic cities to explore, with all sorts of exciting activities and attractions on offer. Whether you’re after cultural, wildlife, recreational, food & wine, or sightseeing tours, you will find all you need and more in the sprawling plains of Mzansi. Read on to find out about the top 25 tours […]

We all know South Africans love their braais, be it at home, at a friend, or somewhere along the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Here are the best public braai spots in Cape Town, where you can enjoy some boerie with a view.  1. Kogel Bay, False Bay Kogel Bay is set along the coastal road between […]