Updated April 2026 Graskop is a little town in Mpumalanga that acts as the gateway to the Panorama Route. This little slice of paradise is home to rolling green hills, pine forests, countless waterfalls, sprawling valleys and planes, canyons and freshwater swimming spots. Our trip to the Panorama Route happened during their rainy season (South […]
Joburg: A Capetonian’s guide
Cape Town vs Joburg. This seems to be the age old feud in South Africa- the battle of the cities. I’ve called Cape Town my home for the past 18 years (having lived in Gaborone, Botswana for the first 4 years of my life) and have always sat firmly on the ‘Cape Town is the […]
Winter in Cape Town
A comprehensive guide to finding fun adventures and outings in Cape Town this winter. I am a sunshine seeker, lover of spending time outdoors and adventuring in nature. The options of things that I enjoy doing are quite limited by the cold, wind and rain we experience during the winter months in Cape Town. Usually […]
Cape Town to Coffee Bay Roadtrip
The drive from Cape Town to Coffee Bay is one of South Africa’s most underrated road trips – wild, diverse, and surprisingly budget-friendly if you know how to do it right. While many travellers stick to the Garden Route or opt for quick domestic flights, this overland journey is perfect for backpackers looking to experience […]
Camping in Tietiesbaai
Tiestiesbaai is a beach camp site up the West Coast. It’s located in Cape Columbine Nature Reserve just outside of Paternoster. It’s a really beautiful and special spot with stunning ocean views, the most amazing sunsets and really affordable camping options. Make a booking During the off-season there are no bookings taken and it is […]
Top 10 hikes in Cape Town
Discovering the mountains surrounding Cape Town has become one of my greatest delights in recent years. Here’s my guide to the top 10 hikes in Cape Town! For all my full hiking guides with trail descriptions, route guides, difficulty ratings and distance see my Cape Town Hiking Guides. Planning a trip to Cape Town and […]
Kraalbaai, West Coast National Park
Updated April 2026 West Coast National Park is an absolute gem in the Western Cape and needs to be on your bucket list for your adventures around Cape Town. The beach Kraalbaai is located on the Lagoon and is postcard perfect. Located just over an hour drive away from Cape Town, West Coast National Park […]
Babylonstoren, Franschhoek
Franschhoek is the perfect destination for a day trip being only an hour’s drive out of Cape Town and littered with world-class wine farms. While Franschhoek is well-known for its wine farms, I will be highlighting a different kind of farm in today’s blog post. Babylonstoren is a stunning farm filled with gardens of fresh […]
The Colourful Bo Kaap, Cape Town
South Africa is a country so rich in cultural diversity and you never cease to learn a new thing about a different group of people each day. The Bo Kaap is situated on Signal Hill just above the Cape Town city centre and was formerly known as the Malay quarter. The Bo Kaap is a […]