After finally waking up to a sunny Sunday in spring, my friends and I decided that a hike was in order. After debating about whether to tackle Lion’s Head or Elephant’s Eye, we eventually agreed to hike up Echo Valley in Table Mountain National Park, just above Kalk Bay. The hike begins from Boyes Drive […]

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, […]

As the capital and second largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg is well worth a visit. Offering a range of natural, historical and cultural attractions, from The Natal Museum to the Golden Horse Casino, there is plenty to keep even the most discerning of travellers happy! And what PMB offers in terms of […]

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 […]

No one likes to consider the possibility of travel plans going awry, be it your accommodation closing down, natural disasters striking, or your bags going missing at the airport. As rare as events such as these are, you really don’t want to be caught saying: “I never thought it would happen to me”. So what […]