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Arts and culture
18 Feb 2021
Walking Tour: Mouille Point Promenade
Justin Fox explores Mouille Point, taking a leisurely walk along the promenade, taking in the shipwrecks along the coastal stretch and immersing himself in the local histor...
18 Feb 2021
Route: Simon’s Town Historical Mile
On this route, Justin Fox shares his experience exploring the old naval town of Simon's Town, unearthing its history and marvelling at its architecture. ...
22 Jan 2021
Explore the history of Cape Town
Cape Town is a city with a rich and diverse history. Discover some of the smaller, lesser-known museums, from the Marvol Gallery to the Heritage Museum.
21 Jan 2021
The Shipwrecks of Cape Town
Explore the shipwrecks of the Cape, originally named the 'Cape of Storms' in the 1480s by the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias.
21 Jan 2021
Cape Town’s Lighthouses
Showcasing some of Cape Town's beautiful coastal towers!
15 Dec 2020
Reimagine: The Garden Route
New regulations announced by the South African government means that beaches in the Garden Route have been closed to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic. But this incredible regio...
1 Dec 2020
Unique Movies Experiences
Movie screenings with a view in and around Cape Town.
1 Dec 2020
Sensing the Cape Winelands
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Winelands.
29 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape West Coast
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape West Coast.
23 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape Karoo
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Karoo.
20 Oct 2020
Feels Like Faraway
International travel put on hold? Come to Cape Town and the Western Cape to get that faraway feeling. With natural assets, rich culture and inspiring experiences that rival the ...
20 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape Overberg
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Overberg.
12 Oct 2020
Sensing the Garden Route & Klein Karoo
How to full immerse yourself in the Garden Route & Klein Karoo.
23 Sep 2020
Culture and Heritage | Garden Route and Klein Karoo
The Garden Route and Klein Karoo is a favourite road trip for locals and visitors alike, with a huge variety of experiences on offer. The culture and heritage of the region is n...
18 Sep 2020
Culture and Heritage | Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands region is overflowing with award-winning vintages and home to a number of world class vineyards. Towns such as Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Wellin...
18 Sep 2020
Culture and Heritage | Cape Karoo
Imagine bright stars, pristine landscapes, and roads that go on and on and on… The Cape Karoo’s windmill-peppered landscapes inspire poetry, with its rough and rugged terrain st...
2 Sep 2020
Culture and Heritage | Cape Overberg
The Cape Overberg region lies just over the Hottentots Holland Mountains, between the Cape Peninsula and the Garden Route. Boasting magnificent mountain ranges, fynbos (Cape Flo...
7 Aug 2020
Meet the Beer Merchant
In celebration of International Beer Day, we speak to owner of the Beer Merchant, and one of the founders of the ever-popular Cape Town Festival of Beer, Martin Tucker.&nbs...
12 Apr 2019
Cradle of Human Culture
The Cradle of Humankind may lie up north, but it is the Western Cape where you will discover the Cradle of Human Culture.
26 Mar 2019
Cape Town International Jazz Festival Road Closures
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is THE jazz event of the year and it’s happening this weekend! Take a look at all the road closure planned for the event below.
25 Mar 2019
Jazz in Cape Town
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is THE jazz event of the year and the SOLD OUT signs go up quickly as jazz lovers scramble for tickets. But if you didn’t get a ticket, ne...
15 Aug 2018
Discover the tastes of the Western Cape
Home to some of the world’s most bountiful vineyards and boasting numerous award-winning restaurants, Cape Town and the Western Cape is a gastronomic wonderland, with a history int...
14 Aug 2018
Family-friendly wine farms in the Western Cape
Parents, we feel you. You're longing for a relaxing day out, sipping on crisp cultivars, surrounded by rolling vineyards and enjoying a delicious meal at a wine estate.
7 Aug 2018
