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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Africa is a hotbed of shark activity, best known for cage diving with Great White sharks around Cape Town. The country however has an astonishing diversity of sharks that can be seen from the warmer waters of Kwa-zulu Natal to the cool water of the Cape. To scuba dive […]
Capetonians like residents of any other big city in the world sometimes want to escape from busy city life, to find a quite place in the mountains or by the sea to recharge their batteries, to get new ideas and inspiration. Luckily there are many great places suitable for weekend getaways around […]
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 […]
The Otter trail is probably one of the most famous hikes in Africa and definitely one of the best treks in the world. We know what we’re talking about we’ve hiked a lot in Asia, South America, Europe and Africa. The scenery on the Otter trail is spectacular, every day […]