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Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town

Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town

The vegetarian and vegan food scene in Cape Town is blossoming with tasty, exciting and exceptional food available all over the city. As you might expect from a cultured capital city, there’s no shortage of vegetarian and vegan options in…

Best Things to Do in Cape Town

Best Things to Do in Cape Town

If you’re looking for adventure, excitement, beauty and knowledge, then you’re in the right place. Breathtaking, sometimes even challenging, there’s so much to do in Cape Town that you won’t ever run out of things to do and places to…

Franschhoek: Wineries, Wine Tram & More

Franschhoek: Wineries, Wine Tram & More

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and Franschhoek might well be the most beautiful town in the country. Franschhoek means “French Corner” and was founded by French settlers who planted an array of flourishing…

Stellenbosch: Wineries, Wine Bars & More

Stellenbosch: Wineries, Wine Bars & More

Stunning mountain ranges, beautiful vineyards, cool glasses of chenin blanc at good prices, warm weather and blue skies — South Africa’s Cape Winelands are unmissable. This guide will introduce you to Stellenbosch, one of the two main visitor hot spots…

Is Cape Town Safe?

Is Cape Town Safe?

Are you thinking about travelling to Cape Town or South Africa, but worried about the safety situation? This guide contains safety tips and information based on our recent three-month stay in South Africa for tourists travelling to Cape Town or…

Cape Town for Coffee Lovers

Cape Town for Coffee Lovers

Cape Town’s best coffee shops and roasters are about to be revealed. Whether you’re an oat milk cortado seeker, or a simple black coffee drinker, our list of the best coffee shops in Cape Towns uncovers our favourite beans, brews…

Quilotoa Loop Hike Ecuador - Day 3 to Quilotoa Pine Forest

Best Hiking Backpacks for 2023

We’ve put together this list of the best hiking backpacks in 2023. Whether you’re heading out for a day hike, or ready to tackle a multi-day hiking adventure, we’ve got the low-down on the best hiking backpacks on the market.…

Girona Travel Guide

Girona Travel Guide

Girona is an exciting city in northeast Spain (or Catalonia, as the locals would say) with a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Visit the town to wander its cobblestone streets and if you’re a keen cyclist, use it as a…