If you’re concerned about whether South Africa is safe for tourists, the short answer to this is “yes, but…”. Although there is a high crime rate in South Africa generally, most of it takes place outside of areas that tourists are likely to go to. I’ve read a lot of blog posts, including ones written…
So you know about Babylonstoren and Boschendal, everyone’s favourite Franschhoek wineries, and you’ve even made a stop at Maison (a great Franschhoek lunch option). If you’ve done the big names, you might be ready to discover some of Franschhoek’s hidden gem wineries, which most tourists never find. There are over 50 wine farms in Franschhoek,…
Wondering how to spend two weeks in South Africa? IMHO, South Africa has the perfect mix of things you could want on holiday – white sand beaches, epic sunsets, over 500 wineries, ridiculously beautiful views, wildlife, delicious food, and friendly locals. I’ve lived in South Africa for most of my life, and I am very…
Where to stay in Cape Town depends on the kind of trip you’re planning. I’ve lived in several Cape Town neighbourhoods over the years (and sipped and spa’d my way through them), and there is no shortage of luxury hotels, beachy villas and cool, boutique guesthouses. This guide breaks down each area with honest pros…
Franschhoek is the wine and food capital of South Africa, and weekends there are always luxurious. It’s a small town, but it packs in a surprising number of fine dining restaurants, art galleries, and spas. The surrounding wine region, established in the 17th century, produces some of South Africa’s best Méthode Cap Classique (or MCC),…
South African sunsets are like nothing else. Maybe it’s the light (orange in the bush, pink over the ocean, purple mountains in the distance), or maybe it’s that satisfying feeling of the sunset matching the colour of your glass of rosé. These are my favourite South African sunset photos, taken over the years everywhere from…