If you are in Cape Town between June and August you HAVE to go and see Madame Zingara’s Love Magic Tour! This burlesque style performance is put on in ‘The Theatre of Dreams’ a 25 meter velvet big-top tent which has been touring the world for the last 80 years, and is fondly referred to […]
With so many visitors here from other provinces as well as other countries, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to mention one of the Western Cape’s most beloved hidden gems – Evita’s se Peronn in Darling. Just 60km from Cape Town you would be doing yourself a great disservice if you didn’t make at least one […]
Every year, for the past 7 years, people have been heading to the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson regions for the Wacky Wine Weekend. This is a festival not to be missed because not only is it about discovering new wines in this award winning wine region, but it’s also about spending time with the […]
The Great Moscow Circus is coming to Cape Town this month! I’m not going to lie, the prospect of a circus doesn’t really float my boat because I don’t like what they do with the animals but the Moscow Circus drew my attention because they have no animals in any of their performances.
Apparently modern circuses […]
February 17, 2010 – 4:39 pm
If you enjoy live music and you don’t mind roughing it for a couple of days then I’d strongly recommend that you try and catch the Up the Creek music festival which runs from February 5th to 7th. I headed to this festival last Friday – a highlight on my calendar, having secured tickets from […]
January 19, 2010 – 9:00 am
In my previous post about the Hidden Gem which is the Whale Trail I described the trail in general, today I’m going to give you a quick glimpse into what you can expect on the hike over the 5 days.
The first 2 days finds you between Fynbos and tall Protea plants, we didn’t go in […]
January 11, 2010 – 2:30 pm
As promised I’m back to sing the praises of the Whale Trail and to try and convince you to add this trail to your list of “Things to do before you die (or things to do when visiting Cape Town)”:)
Now I know there are those amongst you already rolling your eyes and thinking that a […]
December 20, 2009 – 5:44 pm
This is my first December in South Africa, my first summer Christmas, and by all accounts it’s been wonderful. Cape Town, at this time of the year, vibrates with delicious energy.
I am presently staying at the Last Word property - The Bishop’s Court (in Bishopscourt) and I will be moving to the Long Beach (another […]
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December 10, 2009 – 9:00 am
Stand up paddle surfing, or SUP is taking the board sports world by storm. An emerging sport which is said to have Hawaiian heritage involves a very long, buoyant board which you stand on and propel yourself with the use of a paddle.
The first time I came across a stand up paddle surf board it […]
October 9, 2009 – 8:51 am
I don’t cook. Not at all.
It’s why I live in boutique hotels. Life is simply too short to live without room service.
I am presently looking into expanding my horizons, growing as a person and all that other rubbish. I’ve heard it’s good for you and I’ll try anything once; and considering that I have only […]
Candice focuses on travel, surfing, running, dark chocolate and uncovering gems hidden in the Cape outdoors.
Steve Bolnick is recognized as one of southern Africa’s outstanding safari guides. He grew-up with a deep love for the African bush and has spent the past 29 years living and guiding in southern Africa.
Lisa Griggs writes about the hidden vineyards and the undiscovered cultivars in the Western Cape.
Nicky Coenen looks for the secret hideaways and hidden gems in Cape Town and surrounds.
Steve Robertson tracks the off the beaten track action happening around Cape Town.
Fred Roed looks for the undiscovered coffee spots in the Western Cape and rates them.
Peter has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 40 years and is an appreciator of fine things.