Summer Blooms in the Kogelberg: Walking the Palmiet River Trail — Branch out with BotSoc

Tucked away 6km off the R44 between Bettys Bay and Kleinmond, the Kogelberg Nature Reserve is one of the hidden gems of Overberg region. Considered the heart of the Cape Floristic Region, it is renowned for being home to the highest fynbos plant diversity in the region. Top: Ceratandra atrata (Orchidaceae). Above: Lanaria lanata This… Read More Summer Blooms in the Kogelberg: Walking the Palmiet River Trail — Branch out with BotSoc

July 9, 2020 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

Aristea the wine, Aristea the flower

The Aristea wine brand is a story of 3 men combining their talent to produce a bespoke range of wine. It is not only what is in the bottle that is important but also the presentation. The Aristea wine label features the flower of the same name that can only be found in South Africa… Read More Aristea the wine, Aristea the flower

December 15, 2018 Frieda Lloyd1 Comment

A Day in Pringle Bay?

Pringle Bay is a 90 kilometer journey travelling south from Cape Town along the Atlantic Coast. Situated between the small village of Rooi Els and the sprawling Betty’s Bay. No high-rise beach villas here. This is a place to relax and recharge. Your first priority should be to take off your shoes and go to… Read More A Day in Pringle Bay?

December 26, 2017December 27, 2017 Frieda Lloyd1 Comment

Road Trip to Gansbaai #WeDoTourism

Gansbaai is just less than an hour’s drive south from Hermanus. It’s a slow drive as the road is windy and a little bumpy at times. The journey takes one through beautiful fynbos landscapes and past a few of the Overberg’s fine wine estates. Halfway through the ride is the heritage town of Stanford where… Read More Road Trip to Gansbaai #WeDoTourism

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

Coming up proteas

It’s the first Friday of the month and in Hermanus this means that locals are doing the Art Walk. Walking from gallery to gallery there’s plenty of art to appreciate, wine to taste and people to meet. October’s Hermanus First Friday Art Walk will be remembered for all the giant proteas on display. And what… Read More Coming up proteas

October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

Baardskeerdersbos – Where On Earth?

The roadworks are over and you can now enjoy a smooth and comfortable drive from Gansbaai to Baardskeerdersbos in the Overberg. To do what? Oh, there’s plenty! Marietjie’s Pub & Grill and the Strandveld (yes, you’ve guessed it) Pub & Grill have been going for ages and serve wholesome country fare. New and trendy Lokal… Read More Baardskeerdersbos – Where On Earth?

October 4, 2017October 10, 2017 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

Gansbaai is funky this weekend #FunkyFynbos

A festival is a great prompt to take a trip. This weekend Gansbaai is getting loads of funk with the Funky Fynbos Festival. Groeneweide just outside Gansbaai and beyond the Franskraal turnoff is hosting the fynbos flower display. Here you can see a whale tail, penguins and a goose all made of fynbos. All the elements… Read More Gansbaai is funky this weekend #FunkyFynbos

September 24, 2016September 24, 2016 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

Cape Whale Coast Weekend? Here’s what to do.

If you have the energy and go – the Cape Whale Coast has the weekend action. Flower Festivals, Wine & Food Lunch, Barry Hilton Comedy Club and Heritage Day celebrations. Two flower festivals happening on the Cape Whale Coast – one in Hermanus and another in Gansbaai. Hermanus Flower Festival started yesterday, 22 September till Sunday 25 September. This… Read More Cape Whale Coast Weekend? Here’s what to do.

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

Betty’s Bay Day Tripping Tips #TourismForAll

A Betty’s Bay day trip is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. Touring along Clarence Drive you will be in full support of the vote ranking this route as the most beautiful in the world. Snug between the Hottentots Holland Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean the winding road has plenty of… Read More Betty’s Bay Day Tripping Tips #TourismForAll

September 15, 2016 Frieda Lloyd1 Comment

Essence of Hermanus Captured in 10 Themes

How to capture the essence of Hermanus with ten themes only? Difficult but a great way to share the Hermanus story in September – Tourism Month. Hermanuspietersfontein is an obvious choice as it was the original name of Hermanus. This was before the local postmaster decided to shorten Hermanuspietersfontein to Hermanus to fit better on the postage stamp. The… Read More Essence of Hermanus Captured in 10 Themes

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 Frieda LloydLeave a comment

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