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What's hip and happening around Cape Town and the Western Cape? Where are the coolest new hangouts, and what's the coolest experiences to add to your to do list? Find the answers to these and more questions on our latest blog posts. 

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19 Oct 2015
The Madiba Legacy Route
The Western Cape is a hugely diverse province, a melting pot of cultures and heritage, all of which have had an impact on our landscape. Few people, however, have left a bigger ...
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19 Oct 2015
Ten cultural experiences in Cape Town & Western Cape
Chat to the locals and be inspired by our dynamic culture.
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16 Oct 2015
Discover foodie hangouts in Cape Town
Go on a food journey through the Mother City!
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4 Jun 2015
Discover abseiling in the Cape Winelands
An adventure with panoramic views
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25 Feb 2015
Undiscovered hotspots in the Cape Winelands
5 little secret hot spots you might not have known about
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24 Feb 2015
Five hotspots in the Cape West Coast
The Cape West Coast is rich in history and beauty, here's where the locals are hanging out.
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24 Feb 2015
Undiscovered hotspots in the Overberg
The Cape Overberg has a number of hidden gems, just waiting to be discovered
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23 Feb 2015
Five undiscovered hotspots
Unique things to do in Cape Town is in abundance
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23 Feb 2015
Featured Discoverer: Genevieve MCC
With a passion and determination to make unsurpassed quality Méthode Cap Classique, and to continue to do so each year, Melissa Nelsen has created Genevieve MCC from a small pocket...
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23 Feb 2015
Featured Discoverer: William Everson
A unique story into the process of a 'Garagiste' wine maker
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23 Feb 2015
Featured Discoverer: Fleur Van Eeden
World-famous Stunt Woman & Swellendam local
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23 Feb 2015
Five unforgettable experiences in the Elgin Valley
The Elgin Valley offers a great getaway and central base from which to explore the Cape Overberg.
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23 Feb 2015
Undiscovered hotspots in the Garden Route & Klein Karoo
Some of the best kept secrets in the Garden Route & Klein Karoo
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20 Feb 2015
Featured Discoverer Theodore Yach
He’s one of South Africa’s most accomplished ultra cold-water swimmers, has done the Robben Island
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8 Jan 2015
Tsitsikamma Treetop Canopy Tour
Travel through an indigenous rainforest
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5 Jan 2015
Cape karoo lamb
When you dine in the Cape Karoo you get the feeling you’re back at your grandmother’s house and you also get the feeling that a lot of feeling is put into each and every dish.
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31 Dec 2014
The post office tree
In today’s digital age, we rarely send a letter. It’s sad to think that this romantic, personal, tradition has been somewhat lost amongst the email, whatsapp and Skype messages.
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31 Dec 2014
Plettenberg bay
The Plett wine industry started 14 years ago when Peter Thorpe planted the first vineyard.Discover trails and tails of bubbles, wine and slackpacking in plett
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31 Dec 2014
Ghost stories in the Cape Karoo
Cards that shuffle and stairs that squeak, an unmarked grave on a mountain and toll-keeper who demands his toll, these are the ghosts of the Cape Karoo.
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31 Dec 2014
Louis leipoldt
Leipoldt was an important Afrikaans writer and poet, a medical doctor, a botanical explorer and a cook.
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31 Dec 2014
Elgin valley wine route
Elgin is proof that all good things require a little patience. This is a place where nobody is in a hurry, no deadlines, no ‘needs to be done yesterdays’, where grapes are left in ...
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31 Dec 2014
Breede river by pontoon
Have you ever heard of a pontoon? No?
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31 Dec 2014
Ryan Sandes
Ultra trail runner, extreme sportsman and born and bred Capetonian, Ryan Sandes is the ultimate Discoverer and this is his inspiring story.