Category: Western Cape

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 […]

Nothing says summer in Cape Town quite like a Sunday sunset jol on the grassy slopes of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Pack a picnic, pop open a bottle of wine, let the kids run wild, and enjoy live performances from South Africa’s most talented musicians (as well as a few international guests). From rock, jazz, R&B, […]

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 […]

World Tourism Day, held annually on 27 September, is a day aimed to raise awareness about the important role of tourism within the community and how it affects social, cultural, political, and economic values worldwide. While you should be “proudly South African” on any given day, World Tourism Day provides the chance for us to […]

For many years, South Africans have come to know National Heritage Day, the 24 September, as self-proclaimed “National Braai Day”. On this day, South Africans of all ages gather together to enjoy a day of celebration, braais, and beer. After all, what better way to celebrate South Africa’s heritage than by doing what we do […]

While honeymoons are justifiable splurged upon, who has the time or money to disappear to a tropical island for a week or two of romantic revelry more than once in their lives?! More frequent “minimoons” are the latest trend in romantic getaways; short, secluded, affordable, closer-to-home vacations to celebrate engagements, anniversaries, milestones, or simply reconnect […]

September is National Tourism Month in South Africa. It’s more than simply trying to get bums into hotel beds; it’s about having fun and exploring, while focussing on what makes our country a worthwhile destination to do that in. South Africa is incredibly blessed when it comes to natural attractions. We have everything from sky […]