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I Love Sunset Beach Because …
Hi, I’m Candice Diab from Sunset Views in Sunset Beach, Blaauwberg. SUNSET BEACH IS BEST KNOWN FOR its spectacular Table Mountain views and endless stretches of white, sandy beach. It is also internationally renowned as a kite and wind-surfing hotspot! G...
Why Blouberg Village Is Where You Want To Be (On A Balmy Eve)
Pettit Fours Deli, Onse Huisie, beach, beach, beach and postcard images of Table Mountain... Some call it Blaauwberg, others Blouberg, and the British cannot say it at all. On a temperate summer's evening everyone who's anyone heads out there. It's kind of ...
A Wild Ride at Ratanga Junction – Photographs
I have to admit, I haven't been to Ratanga Junction in years - I remember when I was at school it was all the rage to spend as many weekends as possible at Ratanga. Going on every ride until we were delirious with adrenaline and excitement. So when a friend su...
I Love West Beach Because …
Hi, I’m Karen from West Beach which is slap bang in the middle of Bloubergstrand and Big Bay. West Beach IS BEST KNOWN FOR being one of Cape Town's most upmarket estate developments which was launched during November 1989. THE BEST PICTURES CAN BE TA...
I Love Bloubergstrand Because…
Hi, I’m Marco from Aandvari Ocean View in Bloubergstrand. Bloubergstrand IS BEST KNOWN FOR best known for its spectacular views of Table Mountain, its white sandy beaches and vibrant outdoor activities. And don’t forget the friendly people! GET YOUR PICT...
Intaka Island the green amidst the skyscrapers
Bang smack in the middle of Century City in Cape Town is a green lung called Intaka Island. It's touted as an 'environmental oasis' and I'm not surprised to learn that only a handful of people know about it. Certainly on the day we visited not a soul was about...
The Lower Deck Bistro at Blue Peter in Bloubergstrand – A Review
One of my favorite beaches is Blaauwberg Beach. The beach was a long stretch of grey-white sand which is great to take the dog for a run on. The sea was a beautiful range of different blues, and there was a cooling breeze. There were many kite-surfers out with...
Blowfish Restaurant in Bloubergstrand lives up to its’ fine reputation
A friend of mine recently reached the milestone of 88 years young, and I was lucky enough to be invited out to dinner with his family to celebrate his birthday at Blowfish Restaurant in Bloubergstrand. I’d heard many people raving about Blowfish, which styles ...
Quad Biking in Cape Town
I have a large powerful machine between my legs and it’s purring like a kitten. Get your mind out of the gutter: it’s a quadbike! Entertaining two teenage boys that had been stranded in Cape Town for a week longer than intended (Icelandic volcanoes and such...
Things to Do with Kids in Blaauwberg
... things to Do with Kids in Blaauwberg Continue the school holidays with a day in Blaauwberg and enjoy a very special experience - get a group of 8 (kids and parents) and take them for a "behind the scenes" tour at SANCCOB (#67). It's highly educational, in...
Visit the Milnerton Market
The wind blows a lot out here, and it's closer to the truth to call the Milnerton market something of a boot sale, but if you're in the mood for hunting up a bargain or rummaging through genuine antiques, and getting them for a song, then you can overlook the ...
Bloubergstrand Beach with Kids
It is a humbling experience watching a child have their first experience of the beach, something that I as a Capetonian often take for granted. My cousin and her 13 month old son came down to Cape Town from Johannesburg for a visit. The day they arrived was...