5 More Awesome Things to do in Cape Town
byI recently tried to capture Cape Town’s coolness through a guest post on Nomadasaurous.com and failed. Sure, I covered the must-dos like heading up Table…
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Etiquette Tips for South African Wine Routes
bySouth African wines are amongst the finest in the world. If you are lucky enough to be visiting this great country you should consider…
A Nonbirder’s Take on the Birds of Africa
byDisclaimer, I know very little about birds. They have wings. they fly, and they shit on statues. That’s is pretty much where my fowl knowledge…
5 Reasons Why I Will return to Cape Town
byCape Town is a wonderful, wonderful, city. I have covered this through many posts on the city and why I decided to live there…
Getting on top Table Mountain – Cape Town’s Towering Backdrop
byGetting on top Table Mountain Table Mountain is as a beauty. It towers unlike any mountain I have ever seen. Apparently others agree as it…
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Hopping on-and-off with City Sightseeing Cape Town
byWhen a tour bus is listed as one of the top things to do in town you take notice. No matter what hotel I stayed…
How to Explorer Cape Town on the Cheap
byAlthough Cape Town is a modern and cosmopolitan city, there’s much to see and do if visiting on a budget. By western standards, life in Cape…
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Visiting Robben Island – More than Cape Town’s Alcatraz
byI got mixed reactions when talking to Capetonian’s about visiting Robben Island. Some said it was not to be missed. The rest shrugged it…
Why Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Should not be Missed
bySan Francisco’s Pier 39, Chicago’s Navy Pier, Key West’s Mallory Square. 3 examples of waterfront locations turned tourist traps. These are also 3 reasons why I was skeptical…
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Cape Winelands Guided Tour – It’s for the best.
byA self-guided wine tasting tour is never a good idea. Fun, but never a good idea. As I found out early on my Garden Route…
That Time I Almost Died Climbing Lions Head
byions Head is a sight. With its alluring position high above Cape Town it offers spectacular views of both Table Mountain and the 12…
Cape Town on the Up – Visiting Woodstock
by“You’re staying in Woodstock? That’s a bit doge” said everyone in Cape Town. It was a common response that started to put some worry…
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Restoring Charm in Swellendam – Schoone Oordt Hotel Review
byTucked away in a quiet corner of Swellendam, South Africa you will find Schoone Oordt– a beautifully restored country house with more charm than all the charm of the charming…
Sex Sells – The Odd Story of Ronnies Sex Shop
byParked in the middle of nowhere South Africa you will find the ultimate story of sex sells – and it has nothing to do…
Walking with Elephants in Knysna, South Africa
byRiding Asian elephants is bad. I sadly learned this while visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Chang Mai where the effects of animal cruelty were on full…
The Garden Route in 3 Days
byApparently, it doesn’t take much to make me giggle like a schoolgirl. Give me a tiny blue car with a stick shift on the…
Jackasses on a Beach – The Penguins of Simons Town
byIs there anything more adorable than a penguin? Cats? They are cute but man are they assholes. Baby cheetahs? Sure, until they are elbow-deep…
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A Day Trip to Cape point with PG tops Tours
byWhile visiting the incredibly attractive city of Cape Town I had the chance to head out to Cape Point with PG Tops Tours– a private tour…
Tips on Catching a Rugby Match at Newlands Stadium
bySeeing a rugby match live has always been something I have wanted to do. Although it was something I was saving for my upcoming…
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12 Apostles Hotel – Cape Town’s Accessible Retreat
byUber chopper. That’s a thing. I first heard about this awesome add on to Uber while staying at the 12 Apostles Hotel. Fitting as I thought this luxurious…
THE COLOURS OF BO-KAAP
byOne of the most unique neighbourhoods in Cape Town is the Bo-Kaap area. Formally known as the Cape Malay quarter, it is nestled into…
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A Super Cool Beer Tour in Cape Town
byI love beer. This should come as no surprise as I have well documented this passion over the years. From the beer halls in…
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How to Stay Hip in Cape Town – Hippo Hotel Review
byCape Town is a rad city. Sure it has boatloads of natural beauty and scenic shorelines and blah blah blah. Those are all great…
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Durban Downtime – Concierge Boutique Hotel Review
byFresh off an exhausting trip on the most luxurious train in the world (he said sarcastically) we arrived in Durban. Beautiful, tropical, Durban. Moments after leaving…
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Rovos Rail Review – Experience the Golden Age of Travel
byWith a blow of a whistle and a steam engine slowly pulling us down a track, I couldn’t help but feel like I was being…