Category: Travel tips

A Beginner’s Guide to Attending Ballet Shows

Ballet Tips: Remember your tickets and dress smart casual. Arrive on time, use the restroom before the show, and keep quiet during the performance. Avoid eating inside and turning off your phone. Enjoy the ballet!

What to wear in Cape Town uncovered

Cape Town style is laid-back and casual you will spot people wearing business attire, to athletic wear and even beach items. It’s normal to see people wearing flip flops with jeans and a vest. People don’t wear traditional outfits’ every day though you might spot some people wearing Shwe-Shwe and or African Wax print items. …

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Top 10 Tips to follow when visiting the Bokaap

t’s said that color impacts our mood, and when you walk down the streets of Bo-Kaap, you’ll find that the bright colors make you feel happy. There’s something about this area—once home to slaves, later becoming multicultural, and eventually declared a Cape Malay quarter by the Apartheid state—that draws both tourists and locals. The vibrant…

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A complete Coffee shop etiquette guide

In the Netherlands, a coffee shop isn’t a place for baked goods and coffee; it’s a legal marijuana dispensary. Most coffee shops in Amsterdam are located around the Red Light District, though several claim to be the oldest, including the Bull Dog, which is often mentioned. On my first solo trip to Amsterdam, I skipped…

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How to enjoy Cape Town Carnival a guide from a local

Cape Town Carnival is just around the corner! This Mardi Gras-style festival, held on March 16th, is free to attend and promises an unforgettable experience. The parade will take over the Fan Walk in Green Point, showcasing whimsical floats, vibrant dancers, and lively marchers. This year’s theme, VUKA UKHANYE! Rise ‘n Shine, encourages everyone to…

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How to take brilliant beach photos: 16 easy tips

I love the beach. Living in a coastal city has been a true blessing. And I missed the sea whilst living in Essen, Germany, which is landlocked. I never got to visit the beaches of Europe, which added to my beach blues. Now that I’m back home, I take way too many photos of the…

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