A quick trip through the Bloukrans River Pass

The Bloukrans River Pass must be one of the most beautiful passes in the Southern Cape and Garden Route areas. Unfortunately after the 2006 floods part of the road was damaged and rather than repairing it, the road was closed. Although officially closed it isn't blocked off and there is nothing stopping cars from driving … Continue reading A quick trip through the Bloukrans River Pass →

The Crags Sunset

There is nothing like a beautiful sunset to end off a perfect day. Sunset over the distant mountains during our recent weekend in The Crags near Plettenberg Bay

Madiba’s glasses

On my last visit to Cape Town I wanted to make sure I got to see the Madiba inspired "sunglasses" placed next to the promenade at Sea Point. The art piece was created by artist Michael Elion, in conjunction with the City of Cape Town as part of World Design Capital 2014 and was in … Continue reading Madiba’s glasses →

Table Mountain and the Waterfront – South African tourism icons

Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town truly are two of South Africa's tourism icons

Cruising Cape Town’s Waterfront canals with City Sightseeing

Just over a month ago I attended World Travel Market Africa at the CTICC in Cape Town. One of the exhibitors was City Sightseeing Tours and they offered all delegates a free canal cruise on presentation of our delegate badges. There are canals linking the V&A Waterfront with the Cape Town International Convention Centre and … Continue reading Cruising Cape Town’s Waterfront canals with City Sightseeing →

Table Bay sunset

In my home town of Port Elizabeth we get the sun rising over the sea giving beautiful sunrise picture opportunities along the beachfront. In Cape Town its the total opposite. Sunset is enjoyed with the Atlantic Ocean as setting. Usually when I am in Cape Town I like to head up to Signal Hill at … Continue reading Table Bay sunset →

My Table Mountain

I have a special affiliation with Table Mountain. If I haven't been to Cape Town for a while I miss it like you miss a loved one. When I do visit the Mother City I can't take my eyes off her... it... erm... the mountain. One would swear I'm having an affair with her. So what if … Continue reading My Table Mountain →

A Table Mountain "selfie"

A quick three day visit to Cape Town for World Travel Market Africa had me slip out the exhibition at lunch time on day 1 to head down to the V&A Waterfront for a quick lunch. Well, probably more sightseeing that lunch (as if I've never been there but I am the eternal tourist). I … Continue reading A Table Mountain "selfie" →

At the top of Kloof Nek

I'm an Eastern Cape boytjie through and through and I have so many wonderful destinations and places to visit right in my backyard, but I do enjoy to venture a little further every now and then and is always open to invitations *wink*. The Cape will always stay one of my favorite places away from … Continue reading At the top of Kloof Nek →

A walk to Salt River Mouth at Natures Valley

The Garden Route has some excellent hiking trails. The Otter, Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma trails are epic and will take you a couple of days covering long distance lugging along backpacks while short loops like Storms River Mouth, The Big Tree and Garden of Eden will use up an hour of your time with only a camera … Continue reading A walk to Salt River Mouth at Natures Valley →