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Category: Cape Town
Exploring the world of gins in Cape Town [with must-visits!]
Explore the world of gins in and around Cape Town where creative distillers craft the sundowners’ favorite!
A culinary walk through Cape Town’s melting pot of cultures
Embark on a culinary journey through some of Cape Town’s most vibrant neighbourhoods to explore its melting pot of cultures and flavours!
Cape Town Fine Dining: Top Picks!
Cape Town’s fine dining scene is thriving! Find out where to go for a true feast for the palate and the eye.
Cape Town eateries for foodies
Cape Town is a foodie paradise! Know where to go… Insider’s tips on the best eateries in town!
The best Wine Route of South Africa!
Explore the best wine route of South Africa, a stone’s throw away from Cape Town. Here is your comprehensive guide to the Constantia Wine Region!
Inside the Chefs Warehouse in Cape Town & around
Discover these fantastic restaurants in Cape Town and surroundings – a must for anyone even remotely interested in food and visiting Cape Town!
Unique: Swimming with penguins [Boulders Beach, Cape Town]
The only place in the world where you can swim with penguins!
Seal snorkeling in Cape Town
As close as you can get to wild animals in Cape Town in an ethical way! Seal snorkeling!
How slavery gave its colours to the rainbow nation
Without the slaves that were brought in by the Dutch into the Cape Colony, South Africa and Cape Town would not be where they are at today…
The Castle of Good Hope [6 fun facts]
Dicover the oldest building of South Africa, and learn 5 fun facts about it!
6 facts about Bo-Kaap you probably did not know about
Discover fun facts about the most instagrammable district of Cape Town, the colourful Bo-Kaap home to the Cape Malays.
Cape Malay cuisine secrets straight from Bo-Kaap! [Cape Town]
Cook the favourite Cape Malay recipes in the heart of Bo-Kaap, the most colourful neighbourhood of Cape Town!
72 hours in Cape Town
Between exploring the National Botanical Gardens, taking in the view from Table Mountain, shopping at the V&A Waterfront, exploring Robben Island, Cape Towns museums and excellent beaches, dining at world class restaurants,… Cape Town has a lot to offer! Read this article for some great inspiration before planning your trip to the Mother City.
In the footsteps of Mandela, Robben Island, South Africa
Follow the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island where he spent the majority of his 27 years in jail.
Behind the scenes in Kirstenbosch, Cape Town
Beyond the stunning plant collections and jaw-dropping landscape, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are paramount for flora conservation. Go behind the scenes & plan your visit!
The Lion King: the circle of death [exploited to the bone]
How lions are becoming an endangered species with hardly anyone knowing about it. The shocking truth on how volunteering in South Africa fuels a horrendous industry.
Historic V&A Waterfront Walk [Cape Town]
Learn about the vibrant history of the most successful development project of Africa and a tourist’s favourite!
Prins & Prins: beyond the diamonds, a treasure box with gems from the past
Dig into the fabulous world of Prins & Prins in Cape Town and be dazzled by its diamonds and precious jewellery!
District Six museum, Cape Town: a commemoration ground
What to expect at the District Six museum: your guide to understand it and appreciate it.
Offbeat Cape Town, beyond the Waterfront and Table Mountain
Get off the beaten path and discover the real Cape Town, beyond the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.
Exploring the French corner, Franschhoek, South Africa
Franschhoek, or the “French corner” has a fascinating history. Because of the wars of religions in 17th century France, a small number of French Protestant refugees settled in South Africa establishing a successful farming and wine making industry still recognised today as one of world’s best. Get off the beaten path and discover not only the famous wines of Franschhoek but also its stunning outdoors & favourite restaurants!
Why sea turtles need rehab [and how we can all make life easier for them]
Dive into the excellent turtle rehabilitation centre of the Two Oceans Aquaium in Cape Town and learn what you can do to help conserve these amazing prehistoric animals.
Zeitz Mocaa, the new pride of Cape Town
Discover the Zeitz Mocaa, the largest contemporary art museum in Africa housed in a former grain silo on the waterfront of Cape Town.