Nestled in a lush valley just beyond the Hottentots Holland mountain range, with apple and pear orchards as far as the eye can see, Elgin is one of the most underrated areas of the Western…
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Let’s Go Glamping: Western Cape Edition
My boyfriend had one wish for his 30th birthday; to go glamping. My heart sank. Growing up we spent every June – July holiday camping across the country as a family. And although this fostered…
Visiting the Swartland
The Swartland paints a pretty picture this time of year. A patchwork landscape interwoven with renosterveld, sprung alive with a vibrant spread of colour; rolling fields of golden wheat and rooibos; and pockets of vineyards…
Your One Day Itinerary in Somerset West
Living near Somerset West, I never really considered the town as an entertaining place to spend my weekends. I would usually head to a market or wine farm in Stellenbosch or drive to Cape Town…
London Calling….
London is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. You can spend a solid month exploring the city 24/7 and still not have enough time to get through it all. A few days…
A one-day itinerary for the Franschhoek Valley
If there’s one thing you HAVE to do this spring, it would be to spend a day in the magnificent Franschhoek Valley. One of the oldest towns in South Africa, Franschhoek is nested between majestic…
A West Coast Weekend in Vredendal
When you think of the West Coast, probably the last little place that comes to mind is the beautiful town of Vredendal. Legend has it that the town got its name from a peace settlement…