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The Mother City’s Mountain ~ Where Stone Holds the Story of Time
Rising with remarkable composure and an enduring authority above the Atlantic, Table Mountain has become one of the world’s most recognisable natural landmarks. There’s something about its majestic form that has a way of altering one’s perception of time. Its defining presence of stone dominates the horizon, and shapes the city’s rhythm, identity and imagination.…
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The Mother City through rose-tinted lenses…
It’s apparent that our beloved Mother City, in all of her theatrical splendour, is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Yes, there’s Venice and her canals, Paris and her cafés and cathedrals, Rome and her historical palaces, and Kyoto and her ancient temples and bamboo groves. But there’s something uniquely evocative about…
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Its High Time we meet for Tea…
There are those special occasions that mean more than a celebration of the people you get to share the experience with. A gathering of dear friends, old acquaintances, cherished family members or significant loves in your life, that solidifies the bond in the relationship. Like-minded companions coming together,savoring a moment of pure decadence, that will…
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A Compendium of the Cape’s Creativity
It’s apparent in every facet of this magnificently vibrant city, that inspiration resides on every colourful corner, and down every historical lane. The diverse architecture unveils an intermingling of its past, with an ever-evolving present. As a design Mecca, the Mother City extends its fertile ground for the communities of artisans and innovators to flourish.…
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A Thrill-Seeker’s Guide to Cape Town
Some travel itineraries are definitively tailored to include all of the things that pander to those that prefer to be placid. Those that choose to be lulled into a blissful state of vacation. Cue the cocktails on the vanilla sands, the sumptuous spa treatments, the languid hours of feasting and reading, slow meandering around quaint…
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Some of the Mother City’s Best Kept Secrets…
When travelling to a place for the first time, it’s important to visit the well-known tourist spots at least once. One shouldn’t shy away from the experience just because it’s where the crowds like to gather. They are, after all, given the esteem and revered reputation for a reason. Cape Town is brimming with an…
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Ho Ho Ho – To Market we go…
For many of us, when December arrives, it marks a time in our calendars when we somehow get ourselves into an activity frenzy. As we welcome the festive season and salute the year that’s just passed, an obligatory attend-all friend and family function ensues. Often ruffling our end-of-year feathers even further. It’s wonderful to savour…
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Sun, Sand, and Sea: Discovering Cape Town’s Best Beaches
Pack your sun hats, your sunscreen, your sarongs and your sandals…November beckons those dreamy beach days. Fortunately for us, there are a plethora of perfect stretches of sand to choose from. Cape Town is peppered with pearly white shorelines and turquoise waters that mimic the romantic coves of the Mediterranean. Yes, the temperatures tell a…
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West Coast Wonders
It’s that time of year again, when we have the pleasure of winding the windows down, and venturing down the long, open roads of the West Coast. Witnessing the sight of the blooming beautiful buds of the Namaqualand daisies, as they salute spring. As inhabitants of the Cape, we count ourselves considerably lucky to be…
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Happy Birthday, Labotessa!
Happy Birthday, Labotessa!