Category: Food

It’s time for the third Klink Wine Tourism Awards – the social savvy awards where you help decide who wins. Spanning 16 categories that are more about visitor experience than wine tasting, the Klink Awards invite you to vote for your favourite restaurants, family-friendly destinations, places to stay, unusual attractions, and the best wine pairing […]

Okay, so it’s not 100% free. You still have to pay for the ticket. But at R250 for a weekend pass that includes as much FREE wine as you want, who can really complain? It’s for this reason and more that we suggest heading to the banks of the Breede River for some fun in […]

When heat waves make the tarmac shimmer, and hazy afternoons send your thoughts scurrying to swimming pools, smoothies, and ice-cream sundaes, there’s honestly no better way to beat the rising temperatures than by heading to the following ice-cream parlours around South Africa!   1. Western Cape – Cape Town Sorbetière, set within Side Street Studios, […]

Stellenbosch offers the perfect outing for city slickers, with plenty to do amongst the vineyards besides wine tasting. If you’re looking to spend the day with friends and family, check out these 3 fantastic markets held at various wine estates in Stellenbosch, come storm or shine!   1. Blaauwklippen Family Market When: Every Sunday, 10h00 […]

Our stomachs dropped to our feet as we drove around the Kayamandi township in Stellenbosch, past corrugated iron shacks and neighbours braaiing together amidst large clouds of smoke as their kids and dogs played happily in the street. We’d forgotten to plan our route beforehand and were unsure of whether we were in the right […]

Stellenbosch is a bustling centre of activity throughout the year, due in part to its close proximity to Cape Town, its ever-lush valley, the numerous hikes through vineyards and mountains, and of course the highly sought-after wines. Check out the following photos showcasing our favourite places and spaces. Let us know yours in the comments […]

We understand that travel can be expensive. But tight budgets don’t have to be the reason you’re stuck at home all year long. Here are some affordable backpackers where you can enjoy a holiday without making a huge dent in your wallet. Now you can spend more time and money on what really matters: quality […]

Hermanus is one of the gems of the Whale Coast, and is characterized by lush rolling hills, a wine route of its own, salty ocean air, and eclectic and artsy shops. If you’re weekending at this coastal town, then read on to discover some of our favourite spots in this little piece of heaven on […]