I was fortunate to visit Robben Island again a couple of days ago, and as always, visitors crowd eagerly around cell #7, Mr Nelson Mandela to take a photo. I usually take the opportunity to learn about a new cell each time, and today I found myself in front of Cell # 18, Mr Tokyo […]
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa and is a must-see on for visitors interested in the history of Cape Town. The Castle of Good Hope opens at 9am and I would suggest you consider making it your first stop while visiting the city and arriving by 9.45am at the […]
Historical Bo Kaap can be a great place to pause, interact with some residents and get a flavour of Cape Malay cuisine. If you don't have time (2.5 hours) for the full Cape Malay cooking experience, you can opt for Cape Malay snacks. Local residents open up their homes throughout the day and show us […]
Today I was lucky to have the opportunity to participate in the Cape Fynbos Experience with Giselle Courtney (Get to the Point) at the Cape Heritage Trust, Company Gardens. It is hard to find anyone with more passion and knowledge like Giselle, whose enthusiasm to share Cape Fynbos with everyone is infectious. Giselle lead us […]
I visit Robben island several times year as I always learn something new on each tour and feel it is a must-see attraction for anyone who has any interest in our political history. The ferries leave from the Clock Tower side of the Waterfront at 9am, 11am, 1pm (and 3pm in the busy season) and […]
