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Stardust Restaurant

If you are looking for an evening filled with drama, music, laughter and loads of excitement then Stardust Restaurant is the place to be! Situated along Main Road in a suburb called Rondebosch (meaning round bush) right opposite Groote Schuur Estate (meaning Big Barn) – the Presidential home in Cape Town. It is very easy to find from anywhere in Cape Town. This Family run restaurant severs a variety of Mediterranean dishes. All the waiters are professional performers – actors, musicians,...

March 7th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Load Shedding in Cape Town

South Africa is currently going through an energy crisis and Eskom the power supplier has implemented a system of "load shedding". Basically what it is regular scheduled power cuts that’s suppose to last up to 2 hours to alleviate electricity demand. This should ensures that we do not have total blackouts throughout the city or country. South Africa’s energy is supplied by Eskom, who over the years have had several problems. This has definitely impacted not only on daily life...

March 7th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Exploring the Cape Peninsula

Situated on the South Western side of Africa you will find the Cape Peninsula within it you’ll find the Table Mountain National Park which stretches all the way down the Peninsula for approximately 60km to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This mountain range is made up of many segments which can be explored and enjoyed . The peninsula is surrounded by the cold Atlantic Ocean and many little bays, beaches and small seaside towns such as Hout Bay, Noordehoek (meaning North Corner) Simon’s...

March 7th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Marco’s African Place

There are loads of places in Cape Town that claim to serve African meals but from what we have experienced Marco African Place goes that extra mile. Driving down Buitengragt Street in the top part of Cape Town City Center you cannot miss the Big Bold african mural completly covering the walls of Marco’s Place. This area of Cape Town is very popular and is know as the BoKaap (meaning Upper Cape Town), a historic Muslim area where row ulon row of small family dwellings are very brightly decorated...

February 24th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Dinning @ Fogey’s Railway House

At the beginning of the False Bay in Muizenberg in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Fogey’s Railway House can be found, wonderfully situated in a building that takes you back to the hay days of Muizenberg`s high society. Above the railway station, in the original red bricked station building with a teak clock tower that was built in 1913. The restaurant is now in what use to be the station master’s apartment. The building has now been listed as a national heritage site and is part of...

February 24th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Mount Dyer 4×4

Most people think that the small town of Gaansbaai (meaning Goose Bay) only offers the Great White Shark tours however we discovered a whole new adventure there which will appeal to the any one remotely interested in the natural world ranging from the part time rambler to the full on naturalist/botanist.Situated in the Overberg region of the Western Cape you will find Mount Dyer 4×4 trails. Mount Dyer 4×4 is owned by Kobus and Marian, ex school teachers they understand the importance of...

February 24th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Exploring Kalk Bay

Along the Cape Peninsula side of the False Bay is a small but vibrant little seaside village called Kalk Bay meaning Lime Bay. The name comes from the 17th century when shells were burnt in huge kilns in the area for to produce paint. This colourful fishing village is home to several antique shops, galleries, craft shops, restaurant , boutiques and much more… If you would like to step back in time pop in at the Kalk Bay Express, a small Café in a vintage train carriage that stands alongside...

February 15th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Simon’s Town Boats

Simon’s Town Boats situated along the Cape Peninsula in the small naval town called Simon’s Town, between the Cape of Good Hope and another town called Fish Hoek. Simon’s Town Boats offer a variety of different boat trips which include: Seal island tours – Only 16km from Simon’s Town is Seal Island, home to over 75 000 Cape Fur Seals and 24 different species of birds. Tours to Seal Island operate all year round depending on the weather. During the winter months it...

February 11th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Retail Therapy in Cape Town?

The City of Cape Town offers a variety of different kinds of shopping experiences from boutiques to flea markets with a wide variety of goods. But as we all know it can be a tough job finding something that suites you. There are malls such as the V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk Century City or Cavendish Square to name but a few , but they are just like malls all over the world with long lines of mediocre shops selling goods from clothing to food, so why travel half way round the world...

February 6th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Weather Wise

Weather Wise Tips Cape Town is quiet different from the rest of the country weather wise. We have a Mediterranean Climate meaning we have long hot summers and mild, wet winter. The best time of the year is just after the summer heat cools down from March to April. This time is perfect also because the wind dies down and fall / autumn is setting in. November to February is Summer during this time it can get as hot as 37*c and the perfect time to spend time on many of the city’s stunning beaches....

January 7th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour

Cape Town is also known for the ever-popular Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour, attracting over 35,000 entries from across the globe. Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour celebrates its 31st year on 8th March 2008. YOU ARE INVITED!!!!! International cyclists are guaranteed entry to the Cycle Tour!! Contestants from over 20 different countries partake in a variety of categories. The race is on freeways & main roads for the total of 105km . As a new African day dawns...

January 7th, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Castle of Good Hope

The vivacious city is known for its blend of architecture and where better to enjoy it than at the Castle of Good Hope. The oldest building in South Africa dating back to the late 17th century, built as a fort to protect the city against attack but to this date no shot has been fired from there. This 5 pointed historical building is open to the public and offers self guided tours with a map in 7 different languages or a scheduled tour Monday to Saturday at 11am, 12pm and 2pm. Like any...

January 1st, 2008 | Cape Town | Read More

Cape Carriage

The city of Cape Town has evolved over more than 350 years from a small refreshment station to the vibrant metropolitan city we know today. There is one activity that ideally captures both the old and new in one activity and that is a vintage horse drawn carriage ride through the city. The Cape Carriage is a 16 seater horse drawn omnibus replica of those used in the city in bygone years. It was a glorious Cape day when we went on the carriage ride and as they are based at the centrally...

December 18th, 2007 | Cape Town | Read More

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

At the end of the Cape Peninsula is the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve – the 7750 hectors was proclaimed a Reserve in 1939 and has a rugged coastline and some of the highest cliffs in the world. It’s almost always windy in the reserve except for a few days a year, so remember to take hat and sunscreen . There’s a wide variety of rare Fynbos and Protea species that can be seen throughout the Nature Reserve. I would advise that if you really want to experience the natural...

December 12th, 2007 | Cape Town | Read More

Towering Table Mountain

Towering over Cape Town, the famous Table Mountain stands 1067 meters above sea level. This majestic mountain is part of the Table Mountain National Park, which stretches all the way down to the Cape Point. Over 18 million people have been to Table Mountain’s summit since the cable car was installed in 1929. This slow, rotating panoramic cable car is dramatic and the most popular way to get to the top. For the more adventurous, there are several hiking and climbing trails to the top that vary...

December 3rd, 2007 | Cape Town | Read More

Day Trip: A Two-Day Safari

An hour’s drive from Cape Town, nestled in the Brandwatch Mountains, is the 20,000-hectacre Fairy Glen Safari Park. This malaria free area is home to safari’s “Big 5” – elephants, buffaloes, lions, rhinos and leopards. We were on a two-day safari, and at our 7 am arrival, we were made very welcome and served a scrumptious breakfast. After this, we set off on the game drive on a comfortable purpose-built 12 seater, open sided 4 x 4. A cold, rainy day one would think...

December 3rd, 2007 | Cape Town | Read More

Fun Lovin’ Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa… When people hear that name they think, Table Mountain, safaris, sandy beaches and sunshine. Over the years Cape Town has definitely earned its place as a little Eden at the end of Africa, with a wide variety of attractions to offer every type of tourist from the romantic couple to the hardcore adrenalin seeker. The cosmopolitan city of Cape Town lies within the Province of the Western Cape with a population of 4.5 million. We are a colorful and vibrant blend of residents...

November 29th, 2007 | Cape Town | Read More