The 5 Best Hikes in South Africa
The 5 Best Hikes in South Africa South Africa is blessed with such a diverse countryside, the landscape changes through each province and district and offers something unique to outdoor lovers around …
Cape Town: Thoughts on people, race, politics…and 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 …
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 Regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
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 regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The …
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 …
Photo Highlights of the Cape Peninsula
Highlights of the Cape Peninsula Our guide’s name was Steve Martin. “He better be damn funny” said Lissette. He wasn’t that funny actually but he was a great guide, filling us …