When I published a post a while back on airports you must book a window seat for, I received various comments from readers saying…
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An awe-inspiring flight tour along the Western Cape
“I have a surprise for you”. We stood on a dirt road surrounded by mile upon mile of fynbos, a shrubby vegetation found in…
Twelve Stellenbosch wineries to visit
Stellenbosch is a picturesque university town in the Cape Winelands, a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, filled with historic Cape Dutch buildings, ancient oak…
Wine-blending at Middelvlei Wines
It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Almost every time I take a sip of a white or red blend, I try to differentiate…
Babylonstoren – a heavenly Cape Dutch wine farm
Don’t ask me to compare Babylonstoren with other Cape Dutch farms. That would be tricky. For starters, it produces wine – a feature typical…
Exploring Bo Kaap in Cape Town
The Bo Kaap neighbourhood in Cape Town is a historic enclave that graces the slopes of Signal Hill. The first thing anyone will notice…
A spectacular drive around the Cape Peninsula
The drive around the Cape Peninsula is one of my favourite things to do in Cape Town. In my book, it’s also one of…
Experiencing the Twelve Apostles Spa
The Victoria Drive (map) that runs from Cape Town to Hout Bay is one of my favourite drives anywhere in the world. The road…
Cederberg: mountain passes, safaris and San rock art
Bordering the expansive plains of the Great Karoo, the Cederberg (map) and Swartruggen mountains are one of the Western Cape’s wildest and most desolate regions….
