Anyone following our blog will know by now that we are Cape Argus Cycle Tour fanatics, and if the recent National Geographic ‘Journey of a Lifetime’ book is anything to go by, it seems we are not the only ones! A brilliantly organised 109km race around the Western Cape of South Africa, the Cape Argus…
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Countdown to Cape Town
Holiday hot spot to the rich and famous, Cape Town attracts more than its fair share of A-Lister’s each year, and with just over 6-weeks to go until we head down to the city on our annual pilgrimage to the Cape Argus Cycle Tour, we are excited to find out which ‘star’ will be joining…
Anyone for Everest? Base Camp Here We Come!
While I am not one for making New Year’s Resolutions, I do like to step into a New Year with a goal in sight, and after much deliberation we have decided that 2014 is going to be the year in which we cross ‘Climb Everest Base Camp’ off our ever-growing bucket list! It has been…
Stellenbosch – The Epicentre of Epicurean Travel
If you are a lover of the finer things in life, namely luxury hotels, exquisite food, and magnificent wines, then I can highly recommend you pack your taste buds and your “tastevin”, and head on down to Stellenbosch and the Winelands of South Africa. A pretty university town sitting approximately 50 kilometres from Cape Town,…
The Best of Travel – Here’s where you should be heading on your next holiday…!
British newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ has announced the winners of this year’s Travel Awards, and if you want to know what 75,000people voted as the world’s best city, the world’s best holiday destination, and the best long-haul airline, we’ve got all the gossip right here! Voted for by readers of the newspaper, the Telegraph Travel Awards…
Friday’s Photo Session – 10 Reasons to Take a South African Safari this Winter
There is nothing more beautiful than seeing wild animals living in their natural habitat, and while there are many countries in Africa that offer superb game viewing, South Africa really does have something for everyone. In the Eastern Cape, you will find several privately owned game lodges with beautiful accommodations and great game viewing, and…
Tsitsikamma National Park – A Place of Sparkling Water
Referred to as “The Garden of the Garden Route”, Tsitsikamma National Park is a pioneering marine reserve with indigenous forests, deep gorges, rugged coastlines, and all the white sandy coves you could possibly need to top up your tan while in South Africa. A great place for families and couples to get away for the…
Cape Argus 2014 – Training with Professional SA Cyclist
If you are lucky enough to live in the Western Cape of South Africa, you have the Cape Argus Route on your doorstep, the summer is about to arrive, and you will have plenty of time to train and get in top condition for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour in March 2014… For those of us…
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…
One of The Best Things About Travel Is…
Meeting new people… and we have met some of the most amazing people on your journeys around the world. Old, young, rich, poor, black, white and every beautiful shade in between, the world is full of wonderful people, and here are just some that made our trips truly special…
Training for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 – Tours for International Cyclists
If you are lucky enough to live in Cape Town, training for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 is going to be a breeze. Not only is spring just around the corner, but you have the 109km route on your doorstep, and you can give Suikerbossie and Chapman’s Peak more than a few test runs…
Mosaic Private Sanctuary – Perfectly Pieced Together on the Hermanus Lagoon
If you like the idea of a city break in Cape Town, but would like to combine it with a trip into nature, there is one very special property on the banks of the Hermanus Lagoon where you can relax, unwind, and experience the true beauty of the Cape’s Whale Coast – Mosaic Private Sanctuary….
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