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What's hip and happening around Cape Town and the Western Cape? Where are the coolest new hangouts, and what's the coolest experiences to add to your to do list? Find the answers to these and more questions on our latest blog posts. 

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Sport and adventure

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4 Nov 2020
Nature Reserves | Cape Town
Cape Town has always been considered the jewel in the crown of the Western Cape, with the city’s natural beauty, the depth of experiences on offer, and the iconic Table Mountain...
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29 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape West Coast
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape West Coast.
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23 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape Karoo
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Karoo.
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20 Oct 2020
Sensing the Cape Overberg
How to fully immerse yourself in the Cape Overberg.
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12 Oct 2020
Sensing the Garden Route & Klein Karoo
How to full immerse yourself in the Garden Route & Klein Karoo.
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6 Aug 2020
Time for a road trip | Cape Overberg
Just over an hour from Cape Town, the Cape Overberg is a road-tripper’s dream trip, and perfect for a weekend away. From local markets and world class restauran...
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4 Aug 2020
Slow things down and find adventure in the Elgin Valley
The Elgin Valley is known for its natural beauty, an epic mix of lush, forest trails and rugged mountain rock, and beautiful vineyards and apple orchards. Both a haven for wine ...
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30 Jul 2020
Cape Cycle Routes
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15 Jul 2020
Western Cape nature reserves open for day trips
Take a look at all the nature reserves currently open for day visitors during Lockdown Level 3 in the Western Cape.
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23 Jun 2020
Chasing Lines
In the world of adventure, map makers are considered the old guard, the original explorers, paving the way for a generation of adventurers. In our latest film, we uncover some t...
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18 Apr 2020
Connected by Trail
Exploring not only the trails themselves, but the trail running community that has transformed the sport from a niche pastime to a mainstream activity, Connected by Trail acts a...
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3 Mar 2020
Cape Town Cycle Tour
The world’s largest timed cycle race, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is the jewel in the crown for cycling in the Mother City and easily one of South Africa’s largest – and most ...
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7 Feb 2020
World Class events in the Western Cape
From the world’s largest timed bicycle race and its most beautiful marathon to street carnivals and Jazz festivals, Cape Town and the Western Cape plays host to a number of sign...
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7 Jun 2019
Celebrate Father’s Day in the Western Cape
Show the old man you care by treating him to something special in the Western Cape. From Artisanal Gin and Wine Pairings to Craft Beer Tasting and Adventure Experiences, we have yo...
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31 May 2019
Trail running itinerary Weskus
From popular events like the West Coast Marathon, which draws thousands of participants every year, to the Namaqua West Coast X Tri Challenge – a race comprising of paddling, trail...
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18 Jan 2019
Trail running events in Cape Town and the Western Cape
Cape Town and the Western Cape is an adventure lover's paradise. Home to some of the world's premier trail runs, if you're looking for a top trail experience, here are some of your...
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10 Dec 2018
Discover the Western Cape by road and by rail
What better ways to discover the Western Cape than a road trip or by rail?
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7 Dec 2018
Overberg Meander
Nestled between the Cape Peninsula and the Garden Route, the Cape Overberg is a place of unsurpassed beauty, fondly referred to as the 'breadbasket of the Cape' due to its bountifu...
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8 Nov 2018
Magda Niewoudt
We spoke to South Africa professional triathlete Magda Niewoudt about the Race2Stanford, triathlons in the Western Cape and what the future holds.
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23 Oct 2018
Cederberg Circuit
Cederberg Circuit takes you over 247km through winding historical mountain passes, past crystal clear rivers and unique nature reserves. This route can be done in 3 – 6 days.
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22 Oct 2018
Cycle Tour 364
Cycle Tour 364 takes you over 123.3km through all the trendiest Cape Town hotspots, over Chapman’s Peak to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, and back again all in one day. Filled with...
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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.
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7 Aug 2018
Faine Pearl Loubser
Conservationist, film-maker, free-diver and free spirit, Faine Pearl Loubser spends most of her time exploring the depths of the oceans around the Western Cape, discovering the nat...
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7 Aug 2018
Discover wild flowers on the Weskus
Every year in August and September, the Cape West Coast (Weskus) is covered in a blanket of wild flowers, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country and beyond.