Museums and galleries Photo Credit : www.architectmagazine.com With the exciting new addition of the Zeitz Mocaa, the Cape Town art scene is more alive than ever and a visit to this contemporary art museum is an absolute must. If you love experiencing the history of a city through the fascinating hallways of museums then Cape Town […]
1 – Trailing up hills and mountains. Cape Town is brimming with trails and hikes with every turn you take; from gentle family-friendly trails up Constantia Nek to lessor-known pathways up to a dam in Simonstown ( where you can literally swim atop a mountain), there is a trail for everyone. Even if you’re not […]
The Waterfront Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront offers much for travellers and holidaymakers to enjoy. Be it luxury shopping, fun activities or even some cultural museum hopping! With the likes of Zeitz MOCCA Museum and the trendy Silo District overall, as well as the long-standing V&A Waterfront, there’s no question that the Waterfront is one of Cape […]
With this thought in mind, there’s no better time to explore the Mother City so check out these top places in Cape Town and surrounds this spring: 1 – Explore the vastness of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Kirstenbosch is famous across SA, and the globe, for being a treasure trove of natural beauty and amazing outdoor […]
Cape Town is not only blessed with so many wondrous places to visit within or around the city – but just an hour or two outside of the Mother City, you will find some amazing places to visit and explore. Here are some great day trips, two hours or less from our glorious city, for […]
Here are some of the most notable or popular Food pairings in the Western Cape : 1 – Van Loveren food pairings Van Loveren lies just outside the small town Robertson – itself located some two or so hours outside of Cape Town – and the estate is famous for their locally produced Breede […]
Here are a few mixed ideas for what to do in Cape Town (and surrounds) this Easter: 1 – Make your own (chocolate) Lindt Gold Bunny Photo credit: WagJag Blog Lindt brings joys to children and adults alike with their decadent and delicious sweet offerings, particularly of the chocolate kind… so this Easter, why […]
1) Planet Restaurant and Bar (Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel) Photo credit: http://www.dhk.co.za/ Ever a favourite among Capetonians and visiting tourists alike, everything about grand, old “Mount Nellie” – as the esteemed hotel is affectionately known – encapsulates a certain class and sophisticated, yet not over-the-top level of grandeur, aided by effortlessly smooth operations. So, with Planet […]
1) Jonkershuis Restaurant (Groot Constantia) Found at South Africa’s oldest producing wine estate, Jonkershuis Restaurant is a delight to your senses in every respect. You can dine out beneath the oak trees on the grassy lawn/porch, in the delightful courtyard section or inside the beautifully restored Cape Dutch building, which is particularly cosy in […]
Here are 5 stops you must make in the Constantia Wine Valley: 1 – Groot Constantia Visit South Africa’s oldest wine-producing estate, which even forms part of Cape Town’s Big 7 attractions. This grand dame has a lot to offer, especially with her two restaurants Jonkershuis and Simon’s. Now, there’s also a new market […]