Stellar, stunning, majestic — there aren’t enough words to accurately capture the beauty of Cape of Good Hope. But hopefully my photos do what words can’t and translate the remarkable experience of being here in person. Continue reading
Frolicking penguins! Spectacular beaches! If you love both of these things, check out my photo highlights from Boulders Beach on Cape Point. Continue reading
Check out the overwhelming beauty of Cape Point in this introductory post — there are sublime beaches, lofty mountain peaks, and out-of-this-world vistas. Continue reading
After getting a brief taste of Stellenbosch on our wine tour, I make a point to return overnight for further exploration — this area is intensely charming with outdoor cafes, gardens, and coffeeshops. Continue reading
I wrap up my Cape Town experience with odds and ends I haven’t told you about yet, including a visit to Camps Bay, which is like Santa Barbara. And there’s a place here called Labia Theater that is nothing what it sounds like. Continue reading
A day of wine tasting in South Africa’s best vineyard towns, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek — complete with a decadent lunch and mountain views. It’s a perfect day. Continue reading
Nelson Mandela served most of his time in prison on Robben Island, located just off the coast of Cape Town. I take the ferry over on a gorgeous day to learn more about the history of this place. Continue reading
The V&A Waterfront is an upscale promenade, mall, and harbor all rolled into one — with impressive views of the ocean and Table Mountain in either direction. And an extensive market with yummy treats. Continue reading
Meet the Bo Kaap neighborhood of Cape Town — it has a dark history, as slaves were brought here from Southeast Asia in the 1600s. Now its homes are vibrantly colored. I take a walking tour to learn more about this community and its past. Continue reading
Hold the phone, guys. I have a new favorite hostel — Amber Tree Lodge in Cape Town. And my favorite part is that it’s next to the best coffeehouse on the African continent. Can I move here? Continue reading