You don’t have to be a connoisseur to enjoy this region – you don’t even have to be a wine drinker. A day or two here is the perfect antidote to the bustle of Cape Town but, located a mere hour away from the city, even a day trip is worth it. How it all […]
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Excuse me now while I wax lyrical……. Before visiting Cape Town (January, 2024) I assumed all the hype was just – well…. hype! You know the cliches – South Africa’s crown jewel / breathtaking setting / postcard destination /the most naturally beautiful city on the planet / cultural melting pot / celebrated food, art and […]
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There’s nothing like standing on the edge of the ocean – and South Africa boasts two of them! With some 3000kms of coastline fronting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans – not to mention almost 1700kms of sandy beach - isn’t it odd that the country is not really considered a beach destination by international travellers. It’s coastal […]
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I suppose when wildlife and South Africa appear in the same heading, one automatically assumes Kruger National Park. That’s OK – I was the same until our recent trip. But for those – including ourselves – on a typical fly-drive trip taking in Cape Town, the wineries and the Garden Route, Kruger is that bit too far at almost […]
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