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A local starting point for trails, markets, family outings and the Cape’s great outdoors. Check current details with each venue before you go.

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Older stories are marked as archive material. Confirm current details with the venue before you go.

Escape, Explore, Experience: Set Your Adventurous Spirit Free With Cape Town Big 6
Cape Town Big 6
From the archive · 2023

Escape, Explore, Experience: Set Your Adventurous Spirit Free With Cape Town Big 6

Escape, Explore, Experience As the summer sun casts its warm glow over Cape Town, it beckons us to escape from the ordinary and embark on a journey of wonder and excitement. Escape, Explore, Experience  Set Your

27 September 2023
5 min
The New Mountain Biking Experience in Darling
Cool Venues
From the archive · 2021

The New Mountain Biking Experience in Darling

The West Coast is a great place to experience nature. It has many raw landscapes and beautiful beaches. Riding on the gravel roads is the perfect way to soak it all in. (Scroll down to watch the video) But there ma

16 November 2021
3 min
A Weekend Adventure | Kayak To The Penguins
Adventure and Activity
From the archive · 2019

A Weekend Adventure | Kayak To The Penguins

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

6 March 2019
4 min
The 10 best things to do in Stellenbosch
Adventure and Activity
From the archive · 2018

The 10 best things to do in Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is a beautiful quaint little town that is situated about a 45 minute drive outside Cape Town. Holding some of the best winelands around the Cape, this old little town bursts flavour that is not only rich in

9 October 2018
3 min
Earth Fair Market in Tokai with Foodie Betty Bake
Markets
From the archive · 2018

Earth Fair Market in Tokai with Foodie Betty Bake

Markets in Cape Town are a part of the lifestyle and the Earth Fair Market in Tokai is a top quality market experience. Pasture reared meat, great atmosphere and fresh produce makes for a winning combination. You will

6 October 2018
1 min
Place Review: Zeitz MOCAA
Cool Venues
From the archive · 2018

Place Review: Zeitz MOCAA

Where does one start when it comes to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA)? When reflecting on this experience, a few adjectives come to mind – words such as overwhelming, enlightening, impressive an

3 October 2018
2 min
Table Mountain To-Do List
Adventure and Activity
From the archive · 2018

Table Mountain To-Do List

Table Mountain is magnificent, inspiring and absolutely striking in EVERY way, there’s NO denying it! It acts as a constant reminder that Mother Nature is queen and she will make her presence abundantly known, and do you

26 September 2018
4 min
Cape Town Markets
Markets
From the archive · 2018

Cape Town Markets

If you don't know by now, Cape Town has some of the best and most loved markets in the world.  When you are looking for things to do in Cape Town, visiting one of these awesome markets can be a great weekend activity to

3 August 2018
4 min
Super Fun for all at Super Park SA V&A Waterfront
Kids Activities
From the archive · 2018

Super Fun for all at Super Park SA V&A Waterfront

SuperPark Officially Launched in Cape Town, Offering Non-Stop Fun for The Whole Family. Opening its doors in early May 2018, SuperPark is set to become one of Cape Town's most sought-after entertainment hotspots. Situat

22 June 2018
6 min
Hiking Trails and Beautiful Waterfalls Flowing Down Table Mountain
Adventure and Activity
From the archive · 2018

Hiking Trails and Beautiful Waterfalls Flowing Down Table Mountain

When it comes to hiking trails in the Western Cape and things to do in Cape Town.  The hiking trails on Table Mountain are some of the best on offer.  Recently the guys from Trailblazers Hiking Club uploaded some cool In

17 June 2018
2 min
5 Kid Friendly Activities to do in Cape Town
Kids Activities
From the archive · 2018

5 Kid Friendly Activities to do in Cape Town

Cape Town is abundant with Kid and Family friendly activities that you can do all year round. In no particular order of preference, check out the list of things to do in Cape Town below. But Before we go there - make

6 April 2018
3 min
!Kwha ttu Day Trip with World Travel Market Africa
Adventure and Activity
From the archive · 2018

!Kwha ttu Day Trip with World Travel Market Africa

Recently we attended a day trip to San heritage site and well known location !Kwha ttu.  This is running up to the latest World Travel Market Africa Event taking place this year in Cape Town, South Africa from the 18th t

14 March 2018
3 min

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