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Review: 2 new gin bars in Cape Town

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Gin is the white spirit on everyone's lips. We reviewed two new gin bars in... read more

In the mountain in the cloud: a Cape Town time-lapse

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Looking for the best backpackers in Cape Town? From boutique to budget, these are my... read more

In photographs: the Cape Town Free Walking Tour in the Bo Kaap

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Learn about the history of the most colourful part of Cape Town - the Bo... read more

10 family friendly Cape Town holiday spots

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You don't want to spend your entire holiday feeling uncomfortable, or worrying if your kids... read more

The 5 top stops on Cape Town’s Red City Tour

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City Sightseeing Cape Town has joined up with Cape Town Helicopters to bring you a... read more

Five audio walking tours in Cape Town

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Travelling is about seeing the world through other people's eyes: these five audio walking tours... read more

How you can help the firefighters in Cape Town

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Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you'll know about the massive veld fire that's... read more

Snorkelling with seals in Cape Town

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Shark-cage diving? Pffft. In this month's issue of Getaway, our intrepid journalists went exploring the... read more

Explore the Cape Floral Kingdom from new heights

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Spending the day zip-lining across gorges in a World Heritage Site is the perfect way... read more

Video: awesome Cape Town aerial drone shots

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La Belle: Camps Bay’s tasty new bistro

28 July 2014

With the launch of La Belle Bistro and Bakery, I might finally have a reason... read more

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22 July 2014

Spring is coming! Embrace the warmer weather and treat yourself to an affordable weekend break... read more

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