Paternoster: A walk on the wild side
On the West Coast you will find a sleepy fisherman’s village called Paternoster. Can you visualise the presence of mermaids soaking up the sun on the jagged rocks that lay scattered along the ocean? Gaze upon white washed fisherman’s cottages that lay scattered in the gem found between Saldanha and St Helena Bay, as your feet leave behind footprints […]
What to wear on a wine tour
The most important elements of a good wine tour are obviously the wine and the experience garnered at each destination. However, dressing for the occasion can greatly affect the extent to which we enjoy ourselves. Depending on the season of your visit to South Africa, your wardrobe of choice will differ greatly and considering the […]
The Best Wine Routes to visit around Cape Town
Cape Town is home to many incredible wineries and though we are regarded as a new world region, we have been making wines for the past 350 years. With our history, beautiful scenery and dramatic varying climates, we’re one of the most exciting wine regions to visit. When we think of the wines produced in […]
Making the most of Montagu
Making the most of Montagu Take Route 62 , the scenic alternative to the N2 highway leading you to Montagu, the gateway to the Little Karoo. Expect a journey filled with twists and turns, as you pass through a mountainous region fringed with wild flowers and magnificent landscapes that implore you to take out your camera and indulge […]
The Cape of Needles
Cape Agulhas is considered as one of the great Capes, is situated at the southernmost tip of Africa. The town was christened by the Portuguese navigators of the 1500’s, literally meaning the Cape of Needles; this is as a result of their compass needles’, magnetic North almost coinciding with true North. The L’ Agulhas region is also […]
The perfect day on the Stellenbosch Wine Route
You can ask every travel guide/agent, bus driver or taxi driver in Cape Town what you should do while holidaying in Cape Town and they will all say that you must (amongst other things) make a visit to the Cape Winelands. With all that Cape Town has to offer it is easy to get captivated […]
Five Must Do Trips in the Western Cape
The Western Cape of South Africa is blessed with so many unique destinations and beautiful landscapes. The province attracts more tourists than any other province in the country and the provincial capital Cape Town is the most popular tourist destination in South Africa with over 4 million tourists heading to its shores every year. There […]
Not to Be Missed Cape Festivals
The Western Cape is the social and cultural melting pot of South Africa. There is always something going on, be it a music, food or wine festival, concert or sporting event. One simply cannot keep up with the speed of the social and cultural calendar of Cape Town and the Western Cape. We have made […]
Experience the ‘Magic of Bubbles’ at the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
End your year in style by visiting the Hugenot Monument in Franschhoek for the town’s ‘Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique & Champagne festival. This year’s black & white with a touch of bling theme, is the perfect opportunity for you to grab your most chic ensemble and set out to taste some of the region’s […]
The best markets to visit in Cape Town & Johannesburg
South Africa in general is an incredible place to visit and if you’re lucky enough to live in this diverse and eclectic country, you’ll have experienced this in one way or another. From the roaming mountains to the vibrant rural communities and buzzing cities, there’s always something to do. However, one of the favourite local […]
