Whether you arrive in Cape Town by air, rail, road or sea, it’s the first thing you’ll notice: Table Mountain. This flat-topped mountain, at…
Latest Posts
2014: my year of travel
Gosh! Another year comes to a close and another begins! 2014 was a wonderful travel year for me. I chalked up tens of thousands…
Finding paradise in Grootbos
Grootbos is a private nature reserve near the southernmost tip of the African continent. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Grootbos is a…
Plane views: Cape Town
When I published a post a while back on airports you must book a window seat for, I received various comments from readers saying…
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 (map) is a picturesque university town in the Cape Winelands, a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, filled with historic Cape Dutch buildings, ancient…
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…
My favourite travel moments of 2013
2013 was an incredible travel year for me. If I counted correctly, I visited 20 countries across six continents. More importantly, I had the…
Never forget
It’s a sad day for the world. With the passing of Nelson Mandela, we have lost one of the most inspiring and courageous figures…
