Category: Food

Greece is a country characterized by azure water, sandy beaches, calming blue and white homes, and the much-beloved myths and legends of Hercules and the Olympian pantheon of gods and goddesses. If you’re longing for a Santorini-styled holiday, but can’t afford the real-deal, visit some of the below places and bring some Greek-inspiration into your […]

One question I’m often asked is, “What restaurant do you recommend in Cape Town?” While the options are virtually endless, I’ve rounded up some of my personal favourite seafood restaurants, because if you’re in the Cape, you can’t leave without some lekke fis ‘n tjips! Family-friendly: Dunes Dunes is a great family spot in Hout […]

From lush vineyards and mountain escarpments, to gourmet delights and old world charm, Franschhoek in the Western Cape is quite comparable to southern France. In fact, Franschhoek is thought of by many as being the food and wine capital of South Africa! Those from France who are visiting the Western Cape, and are missing le […]

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 […]

Cooking tours in the Karoo offer culinary adventures for travellers to feed their inner-foodie and learn about the region’s history and traditions. Karoo lamb, fruit preserves, and baked goods immediately spring to mind when we talk about traditional Karoo foods. But there is a world of other Karoo delicacies like Skilpadjies (braaied fat parcels of […]

South Africa has an abundance of superb restaurants that cater from budget to 5-star tastes, but sometimes a fancy hotel restaurant just doesn’t cut it. Those exploring the Western Cape are in for more than just a fancy dinner around the coast, with options like braaivleis served up right on the beach, meals served by […]

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 […]