Why we can’t agree on South Africa
Why we can’t agree on South Africa We were sitting having breakfast after a long workout at the gym when Lissette said it. “You could retire here, couldn’t you? I can see it by the look in your eyes. …
The Essential “Must do” hike in Cape Town: Lion’s Head
The Essential “Must do” hike in Cape Town: Lion’s Head Maybe you don’t have the time or the energy for a hike up Table Mountain (which is roughly a 4 hour hike). But even if you do, you can’t …
Bashing on full time travellers – and why ‘we’ bring it on ourselves
Bashing on full time travellers – and why ‘we’ bring it on ourselves There’s a German word that’s come to mind a few times recently. It’s Schadenfreude – ie. the pleasure derived from the …
Hiking up the Twelve Apostles to Table Mountain, Cape Town
Hiking up the Twelve Apostles to Table Mountain After the incredible India Venster hike a few weeks ago, I signed up for another Table Mountain hike – this one called the “Twelve Apostles …
Looking back at 2015…and forward to 2016
Looking back at 2015…and forward to 2016 A lot of people hate the yearly recaps that travel bloggers come up with this time of year. I actually love doing them: year end posts are about …
Photo Essay: the Atlantic Coastline of Cape Town
A guide to walking the Atlantic Coastline of Cape Town Our mission on this day was to explore the Atlantic Coast of Cape Town from Mouille Point to Camps Bay. We knew that it covered quite a distance …
Visiting the Wine Region of Stellenbosch
A guide to the best wineries of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Everyone tells you that no visit to the Cape Town area is complete without a visit to the wine region of Stellenbosch. The area is …
10 Temples you have to see in Angkor Archaeological Park
10 Temples you have to see in Angkor Archaeological Park When people say they are ‘visiting Angkor Wat’ they really mean that they will be visiting Angkor Archaeological Park; a large area …
Hiking the India Venster Route up Table Mountain
Hiking the India Venster Route up Table Mountain I’m on a ledge 3 feet wide looking straight down over the edge of Table Mountain. I’ve just come up 10 feet from the last ledge, using metal rungs to …