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Where to Stay in Cape Town and the Cape Winelands

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:51:38 +0000

Where to stay in Cape Town, area by area, from the City Bowl and Camps Bay to Kalk Bay and the Winelands, with which areas feel safest and where we based ourselves.

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Franschhoek: The Wine Tram, the Best Wineries and Where to Stay

Charlie Marchant — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and Franschhoek might be its most beautiful town. The name means “French Corner.” French Huguenot settlers planted vineyards here in the 1600s and the valley they left behind is now the prettiest corner of the Cape Winelands, ringed by mountains and stitched together […]

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A Big 5 Safari in KwaZulu-Natal: Our Stay at Rhino River Lodge, Manyoni

Charlie Marchant — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:32:02 +0000

Our South African safari at Rhino River Lodge, in the Manyoni Private Game Reserve, was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. It was so magical, I hardly have the words to express it. We visited over New Year, with no real idea what to expect, and left completely spellbound. If you […]

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Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Cape Town

Luke Nicholson — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:41:57 +0000

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 the city’s restaurants, despite the traditionally meaty focus of Afrikaner culture. Read on to learn […]

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Best Things to Do in Cape Town

Charlie Marchant — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:37:13 +0000

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 see. We’ve broken our guide down into four sections: our top recommendations, art and cultural […]

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Stellenbosch: Wineries, Wine Bars & More

Luke Nicholson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:00:46 +0000

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 along with the picturesque town of Franschhoek. Stellenbosch is surrounded by flowing vineyards that produce […]

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Is Cape Town Safe?

Luke Nicholson — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:27 +0000

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 wider South Africa. I wanted to write this blog because I found that a lot […]

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Cape Town for Coffee Lovers

Charlie and Luke — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:50:43 +0000

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 and baristas in the mother city. Our 2023 guide to the best cafes and coffee […]

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