Life in Cape Town

New Year, Old Mountain

Table Mountain is not only a must-see Cape Town attraction and my favorite place to watch the sunset, it's also one of the most unique places to spend New Year's Eve.

The rotating cable car whisked us up to the flat top of the mountain, where a...

From Rhodes' Perspective

Rhodes Memorial sits on the foothills of Devil’s Peak and is a beautiful monument to one of Cape Town’s most famous businessmen, Cecil John Rhodes. The view of the city and sprawling suburbs from the temple-style monument is simply stunning. It is...

Modern Meets Tradition in Constantia

Forget the dimly lit cellar tours and the stacks of French oak barrels. Beau Constantia is unlike the other wine estates I've visited in in Constantia, South Africa's oldest wine valley. The modern cement and glass tasting room at this boutique...

Pastis, Je t'aime

After a wine tasting at Groot Constantia, I had a nice late lunch/early dinner at a cute little French café called Pastis. It’s located in a shopping plaza called High Constantia, right outside of the road that leads to the vineyard. Sitting...

Beyond Boulders

No matter how many times I visit, seeing the African penguin colony in Simon's Town always makes me smile. The actual park, Boulders, is run by SANParks and features a (free) boardwalk along the edges of the park, where you'll see penguins nesting...

Up-cycling in Cape Town

One of the many reasons I love South Africa is because of something called Ubuntu. It's hard to define, so I like to think of it as a simple word for conveying how when we support one another as a part of a community, we can all accomplish great...

Le Pique Nique at Boschendal

Too often I rush through my lunch at work and end up eating at my desk. I really believe there is something to be said about taking an afternoon to enjoy a meal. At Boschendal, you can take your time and savor their "Le Pique Nique" which is,...

Delicious Dining

Trips to Cape Town find me returning to a quaint little Mexican bistro called El Burro.

Fantastic food at perfect prices and superior service have me and my guests always itching for more!

Pictured above is a speciality, Prawn and Mango Tacos. My...

African Sunsets

Quite honestly, Victoria Waterfront can and should be avoided as a day trip with tons of better opportunities around the city. But for a hotel, the Cape Grace is a stunning spot w/ old world elegance and modern services and amenities. Not to...