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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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14 May 2019
The Washerwoman Trail
An exciting historical walk on Cape Town’s Water combined with a touch of adventure on the oldest route below the slopes Table Mountain
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26 Apr 2019
Unique self-catering farm stays for families in the Winelands
Memories are made of this. Families and friends sharing an idyllic breakaway together, somewhere on a serene farm in a wine region. All the better if you’re staying in unique self-...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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11 Mar 2019
Spas in the Cape Winelands
The ultimate luxury in today’s busy life is finding the time to relax, and to do it properly. To be able to indulge in the quiet, breathe slowly, take a moment to be grateful and t...
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15 Feb 2019
Wine tasting in the Cape Winelands
Like wine, tasting rooms have their fans. Ask anyone for their favourite and you've launched a debate. For some, it's about architecture; others, the view. There are tasting rooms ...
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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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12 Nov 2018
Group experiences in the winelands of Cape Town and the Western Cape
It’s that time again. Another year has passed and you have to organise a special event to celebrate your company’s achievements or incentivise team members. Perhaps you have to org...
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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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19 Oct 2018
Budget-friendly wine estates in the Western Cape
Until recently, spending the day exploring wine country was seen to be a costly affair – the oaked estates, sweeping vistas and manor houses exhibiting obvious affluence. While the...
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15 Oct 2018
Unique self-catering farm stays for families in the Cape Winelands
Take a look at this list of 25 highly recommended fresh-air farm stays for large families, varying from earthy and rustic to lavish and luxurious.
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10 Oct 2018
Top Wine Farm Picnics in South Africa
Let’s be honest. There’s not much that can top a picnic in the winelands on a beautiful day. Literally kicking back to enjoy a spread of delicious eats paired with your favourite b...
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3 Oct 2018
Epic ways to explore the Cape Winelands
If you’re looking for extraordinary ways of getting around the Cape Winelands, read on.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.