The mountains of Kleinmond offer numerous hiking options. For starters, Jean’s Hill is a gateway hike. On its own this 2.6km loop trail is an appetiser for any hiker’s palate and a way to get aquinted with the walking routes of Kleinmond. Start at the Golf Club and hike on. In the mood for something… Read More Hiking Kleinmond
On August 18, the world celebrates Pinot Noir. Hemel en Aarde, with Elgin, is one of the Cape’s regions associated with the most sought-after cool climate wines. And it h — Read on http://www.visitwinelands.co.za/blog/2020/6-places-to-pinot-noir-in-hemel-en-aarde
With intra-provincial leisure travel now open under Level 3, it’s the ultimate excuse to plan a weekend to a small coastal town like Betty’s Bay. A mere hours drive from Cape Town, Betty’s Bay is often overshadowed by towns like Kleinmond and Hermanus so it’s easy to bypass this seaside haven. 789 more words Spend a… Read More Betty’s Bay as experienced by Stephanie Marthinus
Never before has breakfast, lunch and dinner been more important than during the national lockdown imposed by Covid-19 regulations. It is with great enthusiasm that I pick my meals and match fine Overberg wines to complement the experience. Dining alone got monotonous and the idea of breaking bread with friends has become wishful thinking. Just… Read More Creation’s Cocoon Comfort
New concept for the day – Forest Bathing. Where have I been? The term apparently originated in the 1980s in Japan and after hearing about it, it’s so obvious that Forest Bathing should be a big thing! In a tourism interview, Grant Hide who lives in De Kelders, not far from Gansbaai, explained that his… Read More Forest Bathing in the Overberg
Hashtags ruled Hermanus on Friday 7 August. From #HermanusIsOpen, #JerusalemaDanceChallenge to #LightSAred. Each supported with its own worthy cause and collaborative community effort. #HermanusIsOpen hoist the hospitality flag inviting Western Cape travellers to visit Hermanus where restaurants, art galleries, adventure activities and nature reserves are open for rediscovery. With the Southern Right Whales back for… Read More Welcome to Hermanus
Good news! After 4 months of lockdown, leisure tourism opened last week and with that South Africans were given the green light to explore again. Albeit limited to the province of residence, there is a sudden sense of adventure in the air. Hermanus is inviting the world to experience the diversity of offerings – from… Read More Hermanus is Open
With so many hikes to choose from in and around Hermanus you only have to put on your hiking boots, pack a bottle of water and hit the tracks. Fernkloof Nature Reserve alone has 60kms of interlinked paths to keep you hiking for days. I picked a route from Voëlklip’s side and walked towards the… Read More Hiking Hermanus
A slow simmer on the gas. My third attempt at waterblommetjies. Bought from Maná in Hemel-en-Aarde and picked from a pond in clear sight from where they are sold. This is regional food at its best. Very fresh and tempting but it didn’t come with a recipe card. Call to Mom solved the prob and… Read More Home Cooking: Waterblommetjies
While the borders are still closed and flights are only happening for business travellers, it is food and wine that helps to satisfy my sense of exploration. Latest discovery? Matcha. Matcha takes me to Japan and further East than I’ve ever been. My mode of travel is a slice of pistachio coloured macha cake from… Read More World Tour of Tastes: Japan
