This past weekend delivered one of the most memorable outings we’ve had in a long time. The Soetmelkvlei farm experience offered a full immersion into heritage, warmth, and flavour – the kind of outing that makes you wish time would slow down just a bit. Stepping Into 1694: Soetmelkvlei’s Historic Welcome We arrived at Soetmelkvlei […]
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It’s been a while since my last blog, and for good reason — I just returned from a long but rewarding road trip to Pretoria. With 3,500 km traveled across seven days, the journey had everything from scenic views and long drives to load shedding and unexpected stops. Let me take you through it all.
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Visiting the Afrikaans Taal Monument Paarl: A Scenic Cultural Stop After a morning filled with ups and downs—including an unforgettable visit to the Paarl Museum and a not-so-great lunch at Louhan Café—we made our way to the Afrikaans Taal Monument Paarl. From the moment we arrived, the view alone already made the trip worthwhile. First
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Paarl Museum Visit: History, Culture, and a Letdown Good afternoon, everyone. After a few weeks of recovery from illness and injuries, we finally had the chance to head out again. This time, our destination was the Paarl Museum in the heart of Paarl. Our Paarl Museum visit turned out to be a fascinating glimpse into
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A Winter Celebration with High Tea in Cape Town Good morning, everyone! Although we stayed home this past weekend—Angelique is still recovering, and I caught her bug too—there’s still something exciting to share. Save the Date: Our Website Launch with High Tea in Cape Town Mark your calendars for 5 July 2025. We’re celebrating the
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A Winter’s Day in Worcester: History, Heritage, and Hospitality This past Saturday, we took a short trip to Worcester in the Western Cape. Although we expected a cathedral—mistaking it for Worcester, England—we ended up having a meaningful experience at the Worcester Museum Western Cape. First Stop: Worcester Museum Western Cape Since we were already in
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A Weekend Visit to Imhoff Farm Animal Farm This past weekend, we spent a lovely day at Imhoff Farm Animal Farm, a family-friendly destination that surprised us in the best way. First Impressions and a Warm Welcome When we arrived, we expected a typical farm experience. Instead, we found a beautifully transformed space with restored
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Good morning, fellow travelers! Last weekend, we set out to visit some of the best Western Cape antique shops in Wellington and Riebeek Kasteel. While our museum visits didn’t go as planned, the day became an exciting journey filled with vintage treasures, delicious food, and warm local hospitality. Wellington: A Quiet Town with a Big
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A Challenging Morning on the Cecilia Waterfall Hiking Trail On Saturday, Angelique and I decided to take on the Cecilia Waterfall Hiking Trail. We had a slow start, thanks to a tiring week, but we set off in good spirits, hoping for a peaceful walk in nature. Confusing Directions and the First Detour Right from
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A Rainy Day in Cape Town: Our Saturday Adventures Good morning, everyone. After some updates to our website last week, my previous blog post unfortunately disappeared. But no worries—here’s a fresh story from our latest outing. We made the most of a rainy Saturday with three different Cape Town adventures, all rolled into one post.
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