Sunflower Fields at Vergelegen Every year Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West invites visitors to experience their famous sunflower field. Blooming during the summer months of January, February, March and April (blooming days vary each year depending on the rains), the sunflower fields at Vergelegen are open for guests to explore. You’re welcome to walk […]
Planning a trip to the snow in Matroosberg
My favourite Cape Town snow adventures would be making a mission to Matroosberg to see the snow (this requires a 4×4 in most cases and is a bit of a trek) or hiking in the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve to see the snow in the mountains. This blog will focus on how to plan your […]
Waterfalls in Cape Town
Updated April 2026 Waterfalls in Cape Town Keen to go chasing waterfalls in Cape Town? I’ve put together the perfect guide to waterfalls in and near Cape Town! Most of these are hiking trails with waterfalls in Cape Town or near to Cape Town. Trip map created using Wanderlog, a travel planner on iOS and […]
Best Ice Cream in Cape Town
I am such a sucker for ice cream. It is probably my favourite food! Throughout my travels across Europe I enjoyed countless delicious gelatos in Italy, Croatia and Greece. In doing so, I became a little bit of an ice cream snob. I only do real ice cream- the creamy, gelato kind. And thankfully, Cape Town has […]
Atlantic Outlook Kayaking
Atlantic Outlook is an amazing ocean kayaking company based in Granger Bay, Cape Town. They do daily ocean kayaking tours in Table Bay taking guests out for gorgeous views of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. You’ll often be treated to a visit from the incredible marine life including dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and sun fish. […]
Cherry Picking at Klondyke Cherry Farm, Ceres
‘Tis the season to go cherry picking! Cherry picking season runs for the month of December in South Africa. You can visit Klondyke Cherry Farm in Ceres for a fun day out to pick cherries. I recently went for a wonderful cherry picking outing with my aunt Jacqui. We had a wonderful time picking ripe […]
Cape Town Foodie Guide
The foodie scene is on another level in Cape Town. Cape Town has foodie delights available at every price point with a wide range of amazing restaurants. My family has always instilled in me a deep appreciation for good food and I love trying out new restaurants with cuisine from all over the […]
Best Freediving Sites in Cape Town
Freediving in Cape Town has slowly become more and more popular over the years. After the famous My Octopus Teacher documentary was released on Netflix (which won an Oscar!) there has been a massive surge in people trying out freediving. The Kelp Forests of Cape Town have recently been named one of the seven wonders […]
Kalk Bay Guide
Kalk Bay truly is one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in Cape Town. It seems that I’m not the only one sharing this sentiment as it was named one of The 12 Coolest Neighbourhoods Around The World by Forbes magazine in July 2018. Kalk Bay is a quaint seaside town littered with an abundance of lovely coffee […]
Muizenberg Guide
My Deep South Guide was jam-packed with all the hidden gems in Kommetjie, Scarborough, Cape Point, Miller’s point, Simonstown and Noordhoek. In continuing with my Deep South series, this blog features Muizenberg. The sleepy surfer town of Muizenberg has so much to offer making it the perfect weekend adventure spot. Below you’ll find a guide […]
Deep South Guide
The Deep South of the Cape Peninsula is a very special place. This area encompasses Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Scarborough, Cape Point, Smitswinkel, Miller’s Point, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg (the last two have so many places to check out that they get their blogs of their own!). The vibe in this part of Cape Town […]
The Table at De Meye
The Table at De Meye is a farm-to-table style restaurant. They are all about sourcing local, seasonal produce to create a delicious menu. This means their menu is ever-changing with something new and delectable each week. The Table is located at De Meye Farm in Stellenbosch. Perfectly set among the vineyards and oak trees, you’re […]