Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, the governor of the Cape Colony. 10 years later, in 1690 the Huguenot refugees settled down in the area, they brought from France the tradition of growing grapes and making wine, it was […]
Cape to Cape drive is one of our favorite road trips in South Africa; beautiful, many things to do on the way and it’s a relatively short drive, about 400km. There is some confusion with two points Cape Of Good Hope, Cape Point and Cape Agulhas. To clarify Cape Agulhas […]
The Garden Route is probably one of the most popular destinations in South Africa for both locals and foreigners and it absolutely deserves to be. This is one of the areas with a lot to offer any traveler; it’s a perfect place for a South African honeymoon trip, a great […]
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town and want to get the most out of staying here this city guide is what you need, it’s written by locals for tourists. It contains the best recommendations, itineraries suitable for every traveler, insider tips like places to eat and where to […]
The Garden Route is South Africa’s most famous road trip for good reason. This amazing 300 km stretch of coast between Mossel Bay and Storms River is packed with unreal coastline, magical forests and is an awesome playground for adventure lovers. The seaside resort town Plettenberg Bay or ‘Plett’ is located close […]
Travelling with a dog can become a problem it’s not that easy to find dog-friendly places and even if you do some of them allow only small breed dogs. It was our first camping with a dog experience and we absolutely loved it! Due to our nomadic life style we […]
This Things to do in Cape Town guide uncovers all the attractions and activities you can do in the Mother City. Written by locals, yes, we’re lucky people to live in such a great place, with useful insider tips. In this guide you’ll find ideas for a romantic city holiday, […]
Growing up near Cape Town I know the Overberg well having spent countless weekends exploring the mountains and ocean of this beautiful area located between Cape Town and The Garden Route. Our recent weekend breakaway was a perfect combination of fun, action and relaxing at the Arabella Hotel & Spa […]
Franschhoek (French Corner in Afrikaans) is a lovely town located in the picturesque valley at the foot of the mountains, 75 km from Cape Town. It’s one of the oldest towns in South Africa. Its history goes back to 1688 when French Huguenot refugees started settling down in the valley […]