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Arts and culture
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
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...
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.
25 Jun 2018
Family-friendly experiences in the Western Cape
The Western Cape is a perfect destination for families wanting to explore. From wide-open space and exotic animals to land and sea safaris, there is plenty to keep you and your lov...
15 Jun 2018
Five things to do on Youth Day
This weekend we celebrate the youth of South Africa. Here are five events to attend.
19 Dec 2017
Franschhoek – more than wine!
Franschhoek is one of the most charming towns in the Cape Winelands, known for world class wine farms, gourmet food and behind the scenes cellar tours, but we’ve got news for you, ...
12 Dec 2017
Cultural Experiences in the Western Cape
The Western Cape is a hugely diverse province with a melting pot of cultures and heritage, all of which have had an impact on the landscape. Take a look at just some of the incredi...
5 Dec 2017
Adventure in the Weskus
The Weskus is a region that boasts both culture and heritage AND adventure in spades! Here are five adventure experiences for all you adrenaline junkies out there!
1 Dec 2017
Your summer guide to the Western Cape
Summer is in full swing in Cape Town and the Western Cape. As you prepare to enjoy the summer months in our part of the world, have a look below to ensure you maximise your time wi...
23 Nov 2017
Discover the undiscovered wine routes in Cape Town and the Western Cape
The wine routes of South Africa are mostly found within the Western Cape where the bulk of the country’s wine production takes place. The wine routes includes world class wine esta...
22 Nov 2017
Your West Coast (Weskus) Bucket List
If you're planning on visiting Weskus, make sure you take a look at our bucket list for the region!
20 Oct 2017
Five things you HAVE to do in Hermanus
Just 90-minutes outside of Cape Town lies the idyllic coastal town of Hermanus.
4 Oct 2017
Five things to do in Swellendam
One of the oldest towns in South Africa, Swellendam is the perfect place to unwind for a couple of days.
29 Sep 2017
Your Cape Overberg Bucket List
The Cape Oveberg in the Western Cape is a region of great diversity, incredible adventure activities and amazing cultural offerings, while for food and wine it is also top of class...
20 Sep 2017
Five things you HAVE to do in the Elgin Valley
The Elgin Valley is quickly becoming known for its natural beauty, an epic mix of lush, forest trails and rugged mountain rock, and beautiful vineyards and apple orchards. Both a h...
12 Sep 2017
