As a Capetonian, I’ve had plenty of solo adventures around Cape Town and absolutely love exploring the city on my own. Over the years, I’ve discovered a lot about traveling alone here. Plus, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a few international friends who visited Cape Town, and their perspectives, combined with my local insights,…
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Celebrating Creativity at Cape Town’s International Art Festival
I attended the International Public Art Festival in 2020, just before the pandemic hit Cape Town. It was one of the last events I got to experience before things changed. I’m a huge fan of street murals—they make art accessible to everyone, are free to view, and uplift communities. At the time, I worked in…
Visiting The Long Walk March To Freedom Sculptures
The long walk to freedom is the title of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography. Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first democratic president. He spent 27 years in prison for fighting against apartheid. The Long March to Freedom includes a sculpture of Nelson Mandela. And sculptures of other remarkable freedom fighters who contributed to South Africa’s democracy. I…
A Day at Cape Point Ostrich Farm: An Unforgettable Experience
Last year, my boyfriend and I visited Boulders Beach to see the adorable penguins 🐧. After the long lockdowns, we were eager to be outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible. On our way back, we were both starving and decided to stop at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm. To our surprise,…
Explore Arniston: Stay at 16 on Main
If you’re planning a visit to the Cape Agulhas area, 16 on Main in Arniston is an excellent self-catering property that accommodates up to 12 guests. Although I’ve previously written about a day trip to Cape Agulhas and Struisbaai, I didn’t have the chance to stay overnight. However, I did visit Arniston back in 2015…
Discover Marianne Wine Estate: A Gem in Stellenbosch
Marianne Wine Estate is located in Stellenbosch and was started by a French family. I got to experience a unique wine tasting there paired with biltong.
Exploring Struisbaai: A Coastal Gem in the Overberg Region
Struisbaai is a coastal village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape in South Africa. This small town is part of the Cape Agulhas Municipality. It is super close to Cape Agulhas just (8km, 4.97 miles) away which is known for being the southernmost point of Africa.
How to Plan Your Perfect Trip to Cape Agulhas
All you need to know about Cape Agulhas.
All you need to know about hiking Elephant’s Eye
Elephant’s Eye is a cave located on the slops of Constantiaberg. When you are there you will have a breathtaking view the Cape Flats and False Bay. This post will give you all the information you need to hike Elephant’s Eye.
A Day with the Penguins: Boulders Beach Experience
Boulders Beach in Cape Town is home to a colony of adorable African penguins. If you do get a chance to visit Cape Town this beach is a must see.
Lemon cookies
These cookies have a strong citrus flavour it tastes a bit like oranges to me more than lemon because of the sugar and the icing sugar probably which balances out the sour flavour of the lemon. They were delicious and I made them on the Fourth of July since it was a Saturday in Cape…
Embrace Spring: Virtual Tours of Cherry Blossoms
I’m a bit behind with blogging, and this post about virtual tours of Cherry Blossom trees was meant to go live while the blossoms were still in full bloom. Then, I got caught up in learning how to optimize YouTube videos for work—something I knew little about aside from watching countless videos on the platform….
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