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The Locals’ Picks of the 5 Best Wine Farms in Franschhoek

Michael Soud

May 25, 2024

Franschhoek is a small wine town just past the famous Stellenbosch that is about an hour and 15 minutes from Cape Town. There are so …

The Locals’ Pick of the 5 Best Wine Farms in Stellenbosch – And 1 to Avoid

Michael Soud

May 21, 2024

Stellenbosch boasts over 150 wineries, so it pays to know the best wine farms in Stellenbosch. The region is an easy and picturesque 45-minute drive …

The Only Itinerary You Need for the Perfect Week in Cape Town

Michael Soud

May 19, 2024

Cape Town is a delightfully compact city with quite literally everything on offer: amazing (and very affordable) food, unmatched mountain and ocean views, an exciting …

Langebaan: The Perfect Day Trip to South Africa’s Kitesurfing Capital from Cape Town

Michael Soud

May 18, 2024

Excellent wind conditions have turned Langebaan into a kitesurfing town, and when the weather is good, the kites fill the sky in the most mesmerizing …

Food Insights

8 Best Restaurants in Knysna, South Africa: A Local’s Guide

Miila Kauppinen

January 4, 2025

Albeit small and far from the busyness of Cape Town and Johannesburg, Knysna is one of South Africa’s best-known towns. It was a major port …

Best Restaurants in Plettenberg Bay According to Locals for 2025

Miila Kauppinen

December 24, 2024

Initially named Bahia Formosa by the Portuguese for its jewel-like bay, Plettenberg Bay is a stunning holiday location that is also a heaven for friends …

10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Cape Town with Exceptional Views

Shan Osztonits

October 31, 2024

Seafood lovers: If you’re en route to Cape Town and are in the mood for a pescatarian feast, you’ve arrived in the right city. King-sized …

Plan Your Trip: Before You Go

Best Things to Experience in Hogsback, South Africa

Miila Kauppinen

December 13, 2024

South Africa’s Eastern Cape is an adventurer’s paradise with its long, lush coastline, ragged mountains, and many historic towns and cities. Although perhaps not as …