Treat Yourself to a Winter Waterfront Escape
If you’re planning to come to Cape Town between May and September 2016, you are sure to love our exclusive Winter Waterfront Escape that gives you nearly a week of luxury, style and fun in the beautiful Waterfront. Including five nights’ accommodation at the spectacular four-star Waterfront Village, along with all sorts of included highlights that range […]
Tuk-Tuks Are Coming to Cape Town
A frequent site in busy cities all over the world, including Thailand, India, Pakistan and many parts of Africa, tuk-tuks are coming to Cape Town if the City’s bid goes to plan. Also known as auto rickshaws, these teeny tiny people carrier vehicles typically have three wheels and a covered seat that holds up to two […]
Cape Town Rated Best Food City in the World by CN Traveler
Proving that Cape Town restaurants really do take the proverbial cake, Conde Nast Traveler recently named us the ‘best food city in the world’. Based on the magazine’s latest Reader’s Choice Awards survey, which asks traveller’s from all over the world to name their favourite places and destinations, the city took top honours as a […]
South Africa's First Car Free Green Eco Village
News of South Africa’s very first car free green eco village in Cape Town has gone global recently, as photos and sneak peeks have been revealed. From the looks of it, this unique green village is the first of its kind in South Africa and will certainly set a much-needed precedent where green building is […]
8 Things to See on a Cape Town Self Drive Adventure
If you’re planning to hire a car in Cape Town for a self drive adventure, you might be wondering where to start exploring. The Mother City is an absolute paradise for explorers, with a diversity of routes, landscapes and places of interest. From the wild West Coast to the gorgeous coastal roads of False Bay, […]
Free Compost Bins for Cape Town Residents
Have you heard about the fantastic initiative from the City of Cape Town that offers free compost bins to local residents? The City is giving away compost bins in a move that is aimed at reducing organic waste. About 5000 bins will be given to home-owners as well as residential tenants, at no cost at all. […]
Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2016
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2016 will be taking place this weekend, from Friday 1 April to Saturday 2 April 2016. Boasting a full line-up of outstanding artists from around the world, this festival is not only one of the biggest jazz festivals in Africa – it is also one of the top highlights […]
7 Indoor Attractions in Cape Town That Are Great for Rainy Days
If you are looking for things to do when it’s raining in Cape Town, you may have ticked off a few of the more obvious ideas… you’ve been to the museum, you’ve enjoyed the many excellent restaurants, done some shopping… perhaps you have visited an art gallery as well. While there is no doubt that […]
An Epic Cape Town Drone Video
We love Cape Town videos – especially those that capture the sheer beauty and magic of our amazing city. Not too long ago, we featured Brendon Wainwright’s time lapse video of Cape Town. More recently, we brought you an amazing South African travel video shot by Marko Roth. Today, we bring you a truly magnificent video […]
Easter Ideas in Cape Town… That Don't Involve Chocolate
I know, I know… you are probably thinking that excluding chocolate from a list of Easter ideas in Cape Town is downright crazy. Easter without chocolate sounds like something out of a really bad dystopia horror involving cruel governments that have outlawed all that is good in life. But, hear me out for a second. […]
10 Reasons to Try a Wine Tasting Tour in Cape Town
In a place that is world-famous for its fine wines, it goes without saying that a wine tasting tour in Cape Town should be right up there on your travel to-do list, along with visits to Table Mountain, the Waterfront and the city’s beautiful beaches. Whether summer or winter; autumn or spring, the Cape Winelands is a […]
Cape Town Jazz Festival: FREE Community Concert
The only thing better than live jazz is FREE live jazz, and with the upcoming community concert taking place in the build-up to this year’s annual Cape Town Jazz Festival, a free concert will be taking place on Wednesday 30 March 2016. And, needless to say, it looks rather awesome! Sponsored by the Department of […]
Cape Town Park Transforms Into SA's Only Blind Friendly Park
Situated near to the Athlone School for the Blind in Bellville, a Cape Town park is currently being upgraded, making it South Africa’s first blind friendly park. The park upgrades are expected to be completed by June 2016, and include a wide range of features for the visually impaired. Its proximity to the School for […]
Homeless Man Cleans Up Cape Town Beach
… in his own time, at no cost whatsoever, we might add. When local Jay Margolis shared a story of a homeless man cleaning up a Cape Town beach in Bantry Bay, the post soon went viral. In his post, he describes seeing Siyabulela Dan Magobiyane collecting trash off the beach. He stopped to talk […]
Easter in Cape Town 2016
Easter in Cape Town falls from Friday 25 March to Sunday 27 March 2016, and with plenty to do for the whole family, this weekend (and much of Easter month) is all about fun, food and other good things in life. We have rounded up a selection of some of the best things happening around […]
Cape Town Cycle Tour 2016
Taking place a bit earlier than usual, the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2016 will be taking to the streets on Sunday 6 March 2016. This event is the world’s largest timed race, and one of the most exciting cycling events on the sporting calendar. With an intense 109km route that spans across some of the […]
Museum Night Cape Town 2016
I have a deep, long-lasting love for Cape Town museums that has been in my heart since I can remember. From my early visits to the SA National Museum as a child, creeping on tip toes through the dinosaur exhibit room, scared out of my wits, to memorable visits to some of the lesser known […]
This South African Travel Video Will Give You Goose Bumps
I am a sucker for videos that give me the feels, and after getting a bit choked up at the incredible beauty of this South African travel video, I had to share it so that you too, could get the feels. Made by German travel vlogger Marko Roth, in conjunction with iTravel, this video showcases […]
