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21 things to do in Prince Albert, Karoo

18/11/2020

Prince Albert accommodation: Swartberg Hotel

By Roxanne Reid
If wide open spaces and a deafening stillness appeal to you, if small Karoo towns make you happy, then Prince Albert is your kind of town. But just because it’s peaceful, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on. Here are some of the many and varied things to do in Prince Albert, Karoo.

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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna

11/11/2020

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Forest Edge self-catering accommodation in Knysna on the Garden Route - a nature lovers' retreat

By Roxanne Reid
Whether you’re into family fun, adventure action or chilling with your loved one, you’ll be smitten with this place to stay on the Garden Route in South Africa. Find Forest Edge off the Rheenendal Road, a 30km scenic drive from the buzz of town. At this self-catering accommodation in Knysna, there are five cottages on the margins of indigenous forest, alive with the call of birds and the lure of forest walks.

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Why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park

30/9/2020

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By Roxanne Reid
Drive about 90 minutes north of Cape Town and you’ll find a strange place where giant creatures roamed long before the appearance of man on Earth. Here at this heritage site a fascinating journey has been quietly waiting more than five million years for you. Find out why you should visit the West Coast Fossil Park.

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Budget friendly self-catering accommodation, Western Cape

8/7/2020

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Self-catering accommodation, Western Cape

By Roxanne Reid
If you’re like me, you need a few days away every now and then to stay invigorated and sane. But what happens if the purse strings are tight? Luckily, there’s lots of budget friendly self-catering accommodation in the Western Cape where you can stay without having to hawk your house.

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20 small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town

3/6/2020

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Small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town: Paternoster

By Roxanne Reid
Small towns are special in many ways, from lack of congestion to country cool, from old buildings full of character to friendly people with time to chat. I’ve chosen 20 of my favourite small towns for weekend getaways from Cape Town. Read on to see if I’ve included your favourite.

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10 Karoo game reserves and nature reserves to visit

6/5/2020

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10 Karoo game reserves and nature reserves: cheetah with cub

By Roxanne Reid
Karoo is a word that conjures dry landscape, the freedom of open spaces and big skies. One of the best ways of exploring these spaces is in Karoo game reserves and nature reserves. Here’s my pick of 10 places to go for a Karoo safari or immersion in nature.

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21 things to do in Kleinmond in the Cape Overberg

22/4/2020

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Things to do in Kleinmond: visit the Stony Point penguin colony

By Roxanne Reid
This patch of unspoilt Cape coastline draws lovers of the outdoors from all over South Africa, looking to get close to nature and enjoy activities like hiking, birding, whalewatching and river-rafting. Here’s my pick of some of the best things to do in Kleinmond in the Overberg.

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20 things to do in Swellendam in the Overberg

8/4/2020

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Things to do in Swellendam: Dutch Reformed Church

By Roxanne Reid
People who live in Swellendam know just how much there is to do in the area, but those who think of it as a two-hour drive from Cape Town on their way to the Garden Route need a little encouragement to stop and explore. Here are 20 things to do in Swellendam; spend three days here and you’ll barely touch the surface.

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Why to visit the Moravian village of Elim, Western Cape

25/3/2020

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Why to visit the Moravian village of Elim, Western Cape

By Roxanne Reid
Take a walk back in time to this Moravian mission village of thatched houses in South Africa’s Overberg. Founded in the early 1800s, it’s no tourist hub – and all the more appealing for that. Read on to discover its appeal and some things to do in Elim, Western Cape.

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Constantia wine farms: why visit these Cape Town wineries

11/3/2020

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Constantia wine farms in Cape Town: Eagles' Nest

By Roxanne Reid
Imagine rows of vineyards stretching into the distance, a glass of bubbly in your hand. Imagine a view of mountains as you snack on cheese and sip a glass of velvety red wine. Succumb to the pleasures of wine tasting on these Constantia wine farms and discover the allure of Constantia wine tasting at these Cape Town wineries.

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