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The best romantic things to do in Cape Town
With Valentine’s Day a few days around the corner I figured I’d post a list of romantic things to do in Cape Town. There are other lists like this out there but, they tend to state the obvious so I tried to put a interesting spin on this post. I also tried to include a…
Things to do for Free in Cape Town
A list of 53 things to do in Cape Town. Have an adventure for free.
How to have fun on First Thursdays in Cape Town
First Thursdays allow you to stroll among the shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars of Cape Town’s CBD after nightfall. Places that usually closed after dark are open to the public. Things usually get started at 6pm. First Thursdays celebrate everything about arts and culture in Cape Town. It all goes down on the First…
A great one day guide to Vienna
Vienna is steeped in so much history. It has been a political juggernaut city and has gone through phases of great development and decline. I learnt so much about Vienna on my trip which only allowed me to stay for one day. There are Baroque styled buildings and castles which house exquisite artworks in both…
Wonderful things to do during Christmas time in Cape Town
December is the start of summer in Cape Town. Christmas in Cape Town means sunshine days and balmy nights. Locals even head to the beach after Christmas lunch. The day after Christmas see the coastlines packed with beach goers. Christmas isn’t as big as it is in Europe in Cape Town there’s still lots to offer…
10 Top things to do in Laval
When I googled Laval I got a number of mentions of Laval in Canada. Both Canada and France has a city called Laval. I changed my Google search to Laval, France. I had no knowledge about Laval which is approximately 300 km away from Paris in the West of France. I visited my friend Juliette…
Things to do in Burano
Burano is just a boat ride away from Venice Central. Burano Island is a photographer’s dream with its numerous canals, bridges and brightly coloured homes. Going to Burano was the top thing I wanted to do in Venice. The houses reminded me of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town. As a Capetonian, it felt like being…
The best things about the Labia theatre
The Labia theatre is cinema tucked away in Orange Street in Cape Town. It’s close to the popular Lord Nelson Hotel which offers an elegant high tea experience and the Cape Town Company Gardens. It’s also a stone throw away from the high school I attended. The Labia is an independent cinema with a fascinating…
Kirstenbosch the most beautiful botanical gardens in Africa
A locals guide to the gorgeous Kistenbosch Gardens located in Cape Town, South Africa.
How to celebrate Oktoberfest in Cape Town
Given that Cape Town has a large German population 50,000 last I heard I wondered if there are any Oktoberfest events held in my city. I found a few. I listed the ones I liked the look of. I also provide tips on how to host your own Oktoberfest in Cape Town. Tops Spar Bierfest…
How to avoid queues in Paris
My first trip to Paris was a day trip which lasted around 17 hours. I arrived at 6:00 am and left at 23:30 pm. I booked my time with am to pm tours a well-known travel bus company which operates in Germany. It is specifically geared at international students and young people. It was an…
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