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18 things to do in Riebeek Kasteel and the Riebeek Valley

16/2/2022

By Roxanne Reid
The history of Riebeek Kasteel and the wider Riebeek Valley in the Swartland goes back a long way, as stone-age tools and KhoiSan art found in the mountains around it show. But today it’s a much-loved weekend getaway for Capetonians. Here’s my pick of things to do in Riebeek Kasteel and the Riebeek Valley.

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10 Cape Town food experiences you’ll love

12/1/2022

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Cape Town food experiences at the V&A Watefront

Perhaps best known for the imposing Table Mountain and for Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years, Cape Town is also an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Those in the know consider Cape Town food a drawcard too, with a clutch of good restaurants and wineries. Here are some of my favourite foodie things to do in Cape Town and on the Cape Peninsula, many of them not too tough on the wallet.

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20 things to do in Darling, Western Cape

1/12/2021

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Things to do in Darling: visit Evita se Perron

The West Coast village of Darling, just over an hour’s drive from Cape Town, is a well-loved weekend getaway, particularly during the Darling Wildflower Show in September. But Darling has a lot more to offer at any time of year. Here are 20 things to do in Darling on the Western Cape’s West Coast.

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Where to stay: accommodation in Swellendam

17/11/2021

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Accommodation in Swellendam: Bloom Estate

There’s so much to do in and around Swellendam, smack bang between Cape Town and George on the Garden Route, that you’ll need at least three to five days to do it justice. So you’ll need to book accommodation in Swellendam. Luckily you’re spoilt for choice, with everything from five-star country hospitality to camping, and everything in between.

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Swellendam restaurants worth visiting

10/11/2021

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By Roxanne Reid
You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to restaurants in Swellendam, about 200km east of Cape Town. The town has more than 35 restaurants where you can get anything from a pastry to a pizza, a toasted sarmie to bobotie, a plate of pasta to a fine dining experience. Here are some ideas about Swellendam restaurants worth visiting.

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18 things to do in Tulbagh in the Cape Winelands

20/10/2021

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Things to do in Tulbagh, South Africa: Montpellier Chapel

By Roxanne Reid
Jagged mountains and gnarled old oaks, the curve of a Cape Dutch gable, long rows of vineyards or fruit trees, a farm dam – these are the memories you’ll bring home from Tulbagh. In the Cape Winelands just a 90-minute drive from Cape Town, it’s a place to discover history and magnificent scenery, to explore things to do in Tulbagh.

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17 things to do in Elgin in the Overberg

21/4/2021

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by Roxanne Reid
Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town lies the fertile Elgin Valley. Here vineyards and orchards roll out along the hills, with quaint cottages and roses along fences adding to the rural charm. It’s also heaven for outdoor enthusiasts. Discover 17 things to do in Elgin in the Overberg.

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Why you’ll love Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

7/4/2021

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Self-catering accommodation at Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve

by Roxanne Reid
There’s an enchanting patch of indigenous forest in the Western Cape’s Langeberg region. At 250ha, it’s the largest tract of indigenous Afrotemperate forest west of Knysna. Here you’ll find trees like stinkwood, yellowwood, ironwood, red alder, Cape beech and about 30 other species. Together, they make for a beautiful dappled forest where you’ll want to get out on some of the hiking or biking trails, visit one of the bird hides. Find out why you’ll love Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve.

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Best South African holiday destinations and places to visit

26/3/2021

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Best South African holiday destinations: Cape Town

By Roxanne Reid
If you were to compile a bucket list of places in South Africa you have to visit at least once in your life, what would you include? For me they’d need to offer something special in the way of nature, wildlife, beaches, culture and heritage, activities and experiences. Here’s a roundup of 20 of the best South African holiday destinations including a bucket list of places to visit if you haven’t already.

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10 things you may not know about Yzerfontein

3/2/2021

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By Roxanne Reid
Yzerfontein is an hour’s drive north of Cape Town along the R27 on the West Coast. Nature is a strong draw card - bird life, indigenous plants and 16 Mile Beach which stretches to the West Coast National Park. The town's a hub for fishermen and sporty types surfing, mountain biking or kite-surfing. Here are 10 things you may not know about Yzerfontein.

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