Young Crusaders add to Cape Town Vibe

Vibe, energy, entrepreneurship in Cape Town

Cool new breed of entrepreneurs bringing fresh energy to Cape Town, writes Rachel Olding of Sydney Morning Herald Tradition and history are beautiful things but if you’re looking for the emerging buzz of a foreign city, look for the young. …

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Your Cape Town trip in Photos

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Explore the world’s most photogenic city with these iconic images Cape Town has to be one of the magical places on earth whether you are a visitor or it is your home. Here in 50 iconic images are must-see and …

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Tea Cafés Cape Town – Get your Tea Fix at 4 Top Spots

How's that for a real treat of an afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson.

from  SA Venues Blog by Wanda Coustas Tea cafes are now the new coffee houses with lots of style, variety, choice but all hit a spot that brings one back for more.It’s official: tea is the new coffee of the masses. …

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Tom Cannavan reviews Several Cape Restaurants

Cape's exceptionally vibrant restaurant scene -Tom Cannavan

  Tom Cannavan reviews a wide range of restaurants both in Cape Town and the wider Cape region. This beautiful country is at the top of the ‘must see’ league of world destinations. Foodie tourists will find much to please, with …

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My Basaar – Smart Eatery in Downtown Cape Town

While walking to pickup our Budget hire car this afternoon, we stumbled on My Basaar, a delightful café run by Bernice van der Merve. It was quiet at this hour but we still enjoyed some delicious homemade apple cake with cappuccinos …

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Eat-Out Food Festival at Old Biscuit Mill

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 EAT OUT Newletter For the first time ever, the Eat Out DStv Food Network Produce Awards will be accompanied by a two-day food festival. Taking place at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town, on …

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Cape Town summer attracts Northern residents

Fancy sharing the neighbourhood with famous celebrities like David Beckham and Leonardo di Caprio? Photo courtesy Hannah Swithinbank

                      Cape Town summer weather: why so many Northern hemisphere residents come for six months

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Cape Town New Year Resolutions

Sunset in Cape Town

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Bridget McNulty As the new year begins in a burst of sunshine and blue skies, it’s a good time to take a look at what we want to do more of this year. Hopefully travel is on …

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Lots of Holidays in South Africa

Date English Name 1 January New Year’s Day 21 March Human Rights Day The Friday before Easter Sunday (2013:29 Mar) Good Friday The Monday following Easter Sunday (2012:1 Apr) Family Day 27 April Freedom Day 1 May Workers’ Day 16 June Youth …

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A stylish home-away-from-home in Cape Town

5 Star Luxury at Pembroke 403 on Cape Town's Waterfront

Posted on Travelstart Blog January 11, 2013 by Bridget McNulty There are many things I love about travelling, but one of the few things I don’t love (aside from airline food and jetlag) is never truly feeling settled. Sure, you might …

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Inauguration of Table Mountain – New 7 Wonders of Nature

Table Mountain One of New 7 Wonders of Nature

NOVEMBER 9, 2012 by  GO SOUTH ONLINE The official inauguration of Table Mountain as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature will take place in December. South Africa and Cape Town is gearing up to celebrate Table Mountain’s success following …

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Cape Town named Top Beach Destination – WTA

Cape Town Top Beach Destination

The annual World Travel Awards took place in September and resulted in a string of accolades for South African tourism brands and a Best Beach Destination award for Cape Town. Cape Town competed against Bazaruto in Mozambique, Diani Beach, Kenya, …

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Durban’s two favourite markets

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posted on August 17, 2012 by Bridget McNulty –  Travelstart Blog I’m not sure quite when it happened, but Durban seems to have become the crafty capital of South Africa. Nowhere is this more evident than in their weekend markets: the by-now-famous …

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Katie Taylor wins Olympic Gold – a real star

Katie Taylor with her father and coach Pete with Olympic Gold Medal

  Katie Taylor, from the seaside town of Bray just outside Dublin, started to box at the age of 11. Her Dad, Peter,  a successful Irish amateur boxer, coached her from the outset at the local boxing club. She worked hard and …

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Movers & Shakers in the Restaurant World – So Exciting

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Courtesy of  Eat Out. Winter may not be high season, but it’s far from quiet in the restaurant world. In recent weeks two high profile chefs have had big news for us, and we’ve heard of …

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