Hermanus combines two things we love: the ocean on one side and the vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley just outside town. It may be best known for whale watching, but there is plenty to discover in between — from specialty coffee and relaxed restaurants to some seriously interesting cool-climate wineries. After visiting twice, these are…
Few places combine food, wine and landscape as naturally as the Cape Winelands. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are close enough to explore in one trip, but each has its own character — from historic estates and ambitious restaurants to small producers and long lunches among the vineyards. We spent several days moving between the two and…
Cape Town is a city we keep thinking about for its food. The combination of ambitious restaurants, relaxed neighbourhood cafés, specialty coffee and brilliant markets makes eating here feel endlessly varied. These are the places that left the strongest impression on us and that we’d recommend without hesitation. Best Restaurants in Cape Town La Colombe…
Constantia feels remarkably removed from Cape Town, even though the city is only a short drive away. As one of South Africa’s most historic wine regions, the valley combines old estates and established winemaking traditions with beautiful tasting rooms, restaurants and mountain views. We spent a few days exploring the area and these are the…