I have been wanting to do a multi-day hike since we moved down to Cape Town, but have just never made the commitment. Well, a few weeks ago, my husband and I decided to join my cousins and their friends on a 6 day hike through the Tsitsikamma (the fact that we had never...
With the cold creeping in at the moment, I am reminded that winter is just around the corner – the season of dark mornings, “5-more-minutes” and lots of coffee. Living in such a beautiful region, staying active in summer is easy! A hike through the mountains, a run on the promenade or day at...
If you read one of our previous posts, 5 Unconventional Ways To Fitness In Cape Town, you’ll know that Kayaking to the Penguins was top on that list. Well, this last weekend, I gave it a go! And let me tell you, it was a beautiful way to get some movement in and do...
January is rife with “New Year, New Me” posts and almost everyone goes into the new year with a list of things they want to achieve in the next 12 months. Unfortunately, though, by the time February and March come around, we’ve started to let things slide a little bit. Here are a few...
Cape Town has been experiencing many tragic fires over the last while, many of which have been wildfires. Talented and well known Photographer Justin Sullivan and team have created a series of videos, showcasing helpful tips on what to do, should you find yourself in a dangerous situation regarding fire. It is good to...
Looking to up your fitness this year but aren’t so keen on spending your Saturday morning with dumbbells? We feel you! Especially this time of year when the Cape Summer is calling you to be outside and try something new. Get those endorphins flowing and those muscles growing with these 5 unconventional ways to...
At the close of 2018, I completed my first ever 8-Week challenge with F45 Training Woodstock. I knew I had to do something about my health. I was struggling to pick up my kids, was weighing a very heavy weight and was depressed. When I weighed in at the beginning of this challenge all I...
Well known Fire photographer and videographer Justin Sullivan has captured and edited this video showcasing the devastation of the fire that ripped the Overberg area yesterday. His Youtube video description reads. ” #BettysBayFire 11/01/19: There were 3 large runaway fires in the Overberg yesterday afternoon as gusting winds close to 100kph were pounding the...
Ever wanted to explore South Africa more? Well now is the time to get a first-hand experience by local creatives and adventures who recently embarked on an epic journey across South Africa to launch their new project called Chasing Africa. Their video description reads. “We left our homes in Cape Town to go on a journey...
This has to be the happiest most stoked pair of downwind Surf Ski paddlers on the planet. Cape Town is world famous for it’s downwind Millers Run. Paddlers leave from the Millers Point launch area and paddle to Fish Hoek beach being pushed by a pumping South Easter and great wind swells. Now you can...