There are many places in the world where you can watch a magnificent sunset, but if you want to be surrounded by beautiful beaches, beautiful people, trendy pubs, and award-winning eateries, there is one place that stands out above the rest, and that is Camps Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Cape Town’s…
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Escape to the Western Cape!
After a warm and sunny week in the Algarve, we have returned to wind, rain and rather chilly temperatures – leaving us in no doubt that winter is most definitely on its way! We are approaching November, so we shouldn’t be surprised, but after a long and (unusually) warm summer this year, the thought of…
Friday’s Photo Session – The Über Cool Camps Bay, Cape Town
A place I once called home, and a place I hope to call home again someday in the future, the über cool Camps Bay in Cape Town is possibly the best place to live in the world! With its beautiful beach, the 12 Apostles Mountain Range, Lions Head, and all the bars and restaurants you…
Life’s a Beach…
There is nothing quite like sitting on a beach… the soft sand between your toes, the sound of waves crashing against the shore, the warm sun on your face, the delicate breeze of salty sea air… In fact, I love everything about beaches, even when they are cold, wet and windy, and as that is…
A-Z of Travel – Unforgettable Holiday Destinations
If, like us, you work hard and play hard, your annual or bi-annual holiday is a time to rest, relax and recharge your batteries. A time to slow down, sit back and enjoy the little things that we are normally too busy or too stressed to take pleasure in, holidays, be it family holidays, adventure…
Is South Africa a Dangerous Place to Visit?
Two of the most common questions we get asked by travellers who dream of visiting South Africa are, “is it safe” or “isn’t it dangerous?”, and while I can fully understand these questions (thanks mainly, to irresponsible journalism), I struggle to understand, why, after all these years, South Africa does not have the safe and…
Walking with Lions in Cape Town
If you have ever been to Cape Town, one iconic attraction you are sure to have visited is Table Mountain. Offering a magnificent viewpoint over the Mother City, Table Mountain is certainly worth a visit, but we decided to show or guests a different view of Cape Town on our recent trip to SA, and…
Top 25 Destinations in the World – The Traveller’s Choice by Trip Advisor
I love reading other peoples destination reviews and opinions, so when Trip Advisor released their ‘Traveller’s Choice Top 25 Destinations in the World for 2012’ list earlier this week, I couldn’t wait to see what millions of “real travellers” voted as the best spots to visit this year. As a patriotic Brit, I am very…