Category: Western Cape

For many guys, the idea of browsing art galleries, antiques, and boutiques is not the ideal way to spend a holiday…or any other day. But a visit to a brewery is a whole other thing. South Africa has a reputation for producing quality beer, so whether you visit a macro brewery or the little guy […]

The fourth annual Constantia Fresh Festival will be taking place from the 1 – 2 March 2013 at the Buitenverwachting Wine Estate in the captivating Constantia Valley. The festival showcases the diversity and food compatibility of the “wild white” grape through different tasting and pairing events. This year’s event aims not only to showcase the […]

This week’s guest is Leoni Fourie of Eikendal Lodge, a fantastic winelands accommodation set below the sheltering Helderberg Mountains of Stellenbosch. She gives the 411 on the top local activities and recommends activities for families: 1. Favourite thing about the area: There’s so much beauty out here – from breath-taking mountain and vineyard views, to […]

If you’re feeling a little guilty about your privileged lifestyle, then you should look into ways of helping out the needy. Whether you prefer hands-on work, or simply the role of a guardian angel, there is something available for you that will qualm all those guilt pangs. Walk man’s best friend TEARS is a non-profit […]

Vibrant colours, upbeat tunes, jaw-dropping dancing, lip-smacking food, happy faces, and laughter all around. Who doesn’t love a good carnival? As if one carnival wasn’t exciting enough, Capetonians can look forward to TWO festive celebrations within the next month! Community Chest Carnival: 27 February – 2 March 2013 Treat yourself and your loved ones to […]

The Sedgefield Slow Festival is a myriad of exciting events that are all about celebrating the great outdoors. From sandcastle competitions and a Miss Slow Fest beauty pageant, to food and wine pairing evenings, the Sedgefield Slow Festival promises a long weekend full of fun, sun, and excitement for the whole family. This year, the […]

The newly-launched Franschhoek Wine Tram provides a unique way to explore the historic Franschhoek Wine Valley.  Operating on a hop-on, hop-off basis, the open-side tram and open-air tram-bus takes passengers on scenic trips through the picturesque vineyards, stopping at some of South Africa’s oldest and most illustrious wine estates. Passengers can look forward to a […]

Stellenbosch (known to students as “Stellies”) is the ultimate university town in the Western Cape. Offering streets jam-packed with bustling restaurants, quaint coffee shops, and pulsating bars and nightclubs, Stellies is a student’s dream. There is no reason why affordability should hinder luxury – there are many fabulous accommodations in Stellies that cater for both […]