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’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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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 Day at the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre Our month of animal-themed adventures concluded with a remarkable visit to the Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre in Paarl. From the moment we arrived, the calm surroundings and variety of animals made it clear we were in for a memorable experience. Starting the Day at the
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World of Birds and Wildlife Sanctuary: A Fun Family Day in Hout Bay As part of our ongoing animal-themed month, we visited the World of Birds and Wildlife Sanctuary in Hout Bay. After spending previous weekends with majestic big cats, we shifted gears and spent some quality time with birds and monkeys—and what a refreshing
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A Meaningful Visit to Lion Park Drakenstein in Paarl April has definitely turned into our month of animals. After our stop at the Big Cat Park, Angelique and I headed straight to Lion Park Drakenstein in Paarl. With the sun already beating down and the promise of a hot day ahead, we arrived just after
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A Thrilling Visit to Big Cat Park Vredenheim Stellenbosch Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to the Eat and Sleep blog. This past weekend, we embarked on a double adventure, and it was extra special because my amazing co-host and daughter, Angelique, had a small school holiday. Our first stop was Big Cat Park Vredenheim Stellenbosch,
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A Visit to the Stony Point Penguins Sanctuary: A Peaceful Encounter with African Penguins Good morning, everyone! After an adventurous hike at the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, we still had some time left, so we decided to visit somewhere truly heartwarming. Our destination? The Stony Point Penguins Sanctuary—a spot brimming with charm and the perfect
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