Ever wondered what driving in Cape Town is like? You’re not alone! Most people feel slightly overwhelmed when they imagine driving through the ‘wild’ streets of South Africa. As locals, we can assure you that driving in Cape Town and South Africa in general is easier than you think. We’ve driven all over the country…
Are you planning a trip to South Africa and looking for the best areas to stay in Cape Town? Then you’re in the right place! Although we aren’t based in South Africa, we live only a few hours away on the Garden Route. Therefore, we visit Cape Town multiple times a year and have personally…
Are you looking for the best hotels in Stellenbosch? Then, you’ve come to the right place, as the 8 best hotels in Stellenbosch South Africa are all listed in this article. We moved to the Western Cape of South Africa in 2021 and have made it our mission to explore as much of the province…
Are you looking for the best yoga retreats in South Africa? Then, you’ve landed on the right blog post! As a health and wellness enthusiast, yoga is part of my daily wellness practice. Therefore, I’m always looking for soulful yoga retreats to attend near our home in the Garden Route of South Africa. So, I’ve…
Looking for the best spot to enjoy that iconic sunset in Cape Town? Then you’ve landed on the right blog post! Cape Town is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, offering many spots throughout the city to witness the perfect sunset experience. As a local with a keen eye for sunsets, I’ve curated a list of…
Want to visit the iconic Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge in South Africa? Great! You’ll find this Insta-famous bridge right at the endpoint of the epic Garden Route – which happens to be where we live! Navigating our way to the Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge and knowing what to expect the first time we went was confusing (even…
Is Cape Town safe for travelers? This is one of the top questions I get asked when people learn that I live in South Africa. As a born and bred South African, I understand travelers’ concerns about safety in Cape Town. Although I haven’t lived in Cape Town, I visit the city regularly (several times…
Trying to decide between all the different Cape Town safari tours? Wondering which is suitable for your entire family? No worries – I’ve got you! As a South African, I’ve been going on safaris since before I can remember. Back then, the whole family would pile into our 4×4 car at the break of dawn…
There is no other word to describe the experience you get at Makalali Main Lodge. From arrival to departure our time there was pure magic and I know that this is one of the best South African safari experiences. Located within Makalali Private Game Reserve, the lodge allows for a more luxurious and modern stay…
So in an attempt to try a greater variety of travel experiences, we opted to go on a cruise with MSC. This cruise took place in February 2020 just about a week before the world closed to travelers. Neither of us had ever been on a cruise, so it was a rather novel experience. Now…