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    The Long March to Freedom, now in Cape Town.

    South Africa's history de-colonised in a powerful, interactive exhibition at Century City in Cape Town. The Long March to Freedom is a must visit attraction this season. …

    8th Dec 2019 by Di
  • Travel and Tourism

    The landscapes of Reunion Island.

    Reunion, an island where the focus is not just the beaches. A place filled with wild landscapes and an active volcano.…

    9th Oct 2019 by Di
  • Opinions, Travel and Tourism

    Do you ever think about farmers?

    South African farmers are feeding 56 million people. GWK are feeding the people, who feed the people.…

    8th Oct 2019 by Di
  • Feel Good Travel, Travel and Tourism

    The magic of Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Villa

    “And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” John Muir and find my soul I did, before I even arrived at Mhondoro Lodge. The trip from…

    7th Oct 2019 by Di
  • Travel and Tourism

    A taste of Reunion

    Experience an authentic Reunionese meal on a traditional working farm.…

    27th Sep 2019 by Di
  • #ShotLeft, Travel and Tourism

    The !KHWA TTU Heritage Festival is not to be missed.

    !Khwa ttu is hosting its 3rd annual Heritage Festival during the long weekend, 21 to 24 September 2019. This award-winning Heritage Centre is located a short one hour drive from Cape Town’s…

    18th Aug 2019 by Di
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A sad day for #CapeTown UCT African library destr A sad day for #CapeTown UCT African library destroyed. Students displaced, houses burned to the ground, national treasures, students work, gone forever. Devastation too, to the fauna and flora on the mountain, which continues to burn. I headed to the beach to capture the fire, in my haste, and concern for my son @robstami who is out there somewhere fighting the fire, I arrived at the beach, took out my camera, no card in it. 🙈 Crappy cell phone pics are all I have. Stay safe, respect to all the firefighters out there.#CapeTownFire #UCT #TableMountain #UCTFire #lovecapetown #fireseason #firefighters #naturaldisaster #VWS
An Eco Adventure on a quad bike. Safety is key an An Eco Adventure on a quad bike. Safety is key and it's not about speed. It's exploring a little bit of nature in an unexpected place. #MosselBayQuadbikes is located between the N2, R102 and the Hartenbos River. Sandy tracks through trees lead to a clearing and site of the Bat Awareness Project. Nesting boxes have been built as a bats biggest threat is humans and urban development. We need bats to consume insects, pollinate trees,flowers and cacti and to assist spreading indigenous plant seeds. The trail continues to the banks of the Hartenbos River where we saw Herons and other waders enjoying this eco space. In the distance is the N2 bridge and suburbia, but in this little corner, nature is in charge. #thegreatescapetomosselbay #GardenRouteUnexplored #quadbiking #becausesouthafrica #outdoorlife #natureisawesome #bats #fruitbats #MosselBay
Don't you love it when a place ticks all your boxe Don't you love it when a place ticks all your boxes? Thinking we were just going to grab a quick meal, Carola Ann's in Mossel Bay was a pleasant surprise on all levels. Firstly it's situated in a gorgeous old building, complete with wooden floors, creaky staircases and a balcony with ocean views. Secondly it has a variety of seating options from outside, upstairs or downstairs and a variety of cozy rooms, corners and nooks suitable for a romantic dinner for two or a large party of family and friends. For the smokers. Yes you can, there are a few nice spots where it is permitted. The food is simple, generous and excellent. Their slogan is FOOD FOR LIFE and the focus is fresh, healthy and local with a Mediterranean twist. The bar is well stocked including craft beer on tap, and local wines can be perused in the many floor to ceing wine racks dotted around. The decor is warm with loads of little details for those who are into it, and best of all, there are GHOSTS. Do visit and ask about the ghost who appears in the mirror in the upstairs room. #localislekker #TheGreatEscapeToMosselBay #vineyardcarhire #GardenRouteUnexplored #MosselBay #travelphotography #travelwriter #roadtripSouthAfrica #becausesouthafrica
This light 💚 This is Scarborough beach, close t This light 💚 This is Scarborough beach, close to the tip of Cape Point. Flanked by fynbos covered mountains that curl and fold, the mist settles low in the folds, and the clouds gather out to sea and around the hills , giving the village its own micro climate. It's a scenic one hour drive from the city of #CapeTown to a rural escape into nature. Walks, hikes, beaches and rock pools. A coffee shop, restaurant or two and the Hope Gin distillery. . . . #ShareSouthAfrica #lovecapetown #beachaddicts #olympusphotography #travelphotography #explorecapetown #photographyislife #beachphotography #beachesofcapetown #staycation #smalltowns #livetoexplore #natureisawesome #becausesouthafrica
That glow at sunset and the city is golden. As th That glow at sunset and the city is golden. As the sun hits the horizon the last rays catch the tips of a wave, and glint on windows below #LionsHead. Just for a moment the world is all sparkly and quite perfect. Shot on my #OlympusEM5 . . . #seascapesunset #CapeTown #capetownsunset #lionsheadsunset #landscapephotography #photographyislife #natureisawesome #travelphotography #travelblogger #beachaddict #wanderlust #becausesouthafrica #CTBig6 #ShareSouthAfrica
What a fascinating gin tasting @harmonydistillery What a fascinating gin tasting @harmonydistillery in Mossel Bay Their Ginzanzi Gin uses botanicals from all nine provinces in South Africa and was designed as a drink to celebrate and unite. I loved the clever label, sporting the colours of the South African flag and inspiring words on the INSIDE of the bottle. The colours appear to glow from within the bottle. Just magic. Harmony Distillery is in Groot Brak sharing space with funky eatery @saltandcopper. Being this building is the @hartenboschvillage, the place to be on a Saturday. Mossel Bay sure packs a punch with activities, eateries and drinks adventures. #GetMeToMosselBay #TheGreatEscapeToMosselBay #GardenRoute #becausesouthafrica #TasteSouthAfrica #eatSouthAfrica #FoodieSA #gin #vineyardcarhire Shot on my #OlympusEM5
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