‘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. Last week I went for a wonderful cherry picking outing with my aunt Jacqui. We had a wonderful time picking […]
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 Beaches in Cape Town
Summer is in the air! Can you feel it? The days are getting longer, the air warmer and the south easter is starting to blow. While Cape Town can be windy during the summer months, we do still get those gorgeously calm days where the sun is shining and the wind isn’t blowing- on those […]
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
Last week I published my Deep South Guide to Cape Town. This blog post 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 week’s blogpost is featuring Muizenberg. The sleepy surfer town of Muizenberg has so much to offer […]
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 […]
Diagonal Cave Hike
Diagonal Cave Hike is a lovely medium length hike in Table Mountain National Park. If you’re looking for a weekend morning hike that takes you into the beautiful fynbos without being too strenuous then this is the perfect pick for you! This hike takes you along the Pipe Track above Camps Bay and then leads […]
Kalk Bay Peak Hike
The Kalk Bay mountains have so many beautiful trails and mountain paths to offer. The fynbos is prolific and the views over False Bay are always breathtaking. With so many trails to discover we are spolit for choice! Last weekend Luke and I decided to check out a new trail- one that starts at Silvermine […]
Silvermine Waterfall Hike
Silvermine Waterfall Hike The winter rains have already begun here in Cape Town and it seems like we’re in for a continued wet winter! While the rain can put a dampener on things it brings with it the opportunity to go chasing waterfalls. There are only a few waterfalls (another great one is the Cecilia […]
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 […]
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
Paragliding from Signal Hill is a must-do while visiting Cape Town. It’s a really fun bucket list item and a great way to see the city from a different perspective. Details: Start Location: Either Signal Hill or Lion’s Head. Your pilot will make the call 2 hour before your flight Cost: R1650 or £68 Duration: […]