Widely regarded as the most beautiful city in South Africa, Cape Town is famous for its iconic mountain and foodie culture, offering up a smorgasbord of aesthetic and cultural treats for tourists and locals alike. A mere hour’s drive from Franschhoek, this multicultural destination isn’t one to be overlooked when next you’re in the valley. Continue reading “A Day in Table Bay”
Spring has finally arrived in the Franschhoek Valley and as winter’s chill makes way for warmer weather, there’s no better time to get out and explore our town’s plentiful charms. Continue reading “Step into spring”
Just 20 minutes to the north of Cape Town lies a wine valley unfamiliar to many, yet replete with its own set of rolling hills, dramatic valleys and terraced vineyards, many of which produce some of the country’s most accoladed wines. Continue reading “Head for the Hills: A day out in Durbanville”
Surrounded by imposing mountain ranges and tucked away in the heart of the winelands, Tulbagh is perhaps the region’s best-kept secret, quietly relishing its status as an undiscovered gem. Continue reading “Tantalising Tulbagh: Exploring Franschhoek’s historic counterpart”
As the days become shorter, the nights longer, and we wave goodbye to long, lazy, lunches on sun drenched terraces, it can be very tempting to hibernate indoors until summer comes knocking again. Continue reading “Warding off the winter blues: Three of Franschhoek’s Finest Winter Eateries”