accomodation

Picturesque Paternoster

21 January, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The name Paternoster is familiar to many a Capetonian, for those not au fait - this small picturesque whitewashed fishing village down the West Coast is a real gem! The name “Paternoster” is derived from the heartfelt prayers of shipwrecked Portuguese sailors, who were left stranded many years ago. Their prayer of 'Our Father' (Paternoster), was that one day they may see their homeland again. There is an abundance of activities to keep you busy while in Paternoster, this includes; Sea Kayaking, Trails and mountain biking in the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, long strolls on the beach are a must and be sure not to miss out on a cold beer and a good giggle in the Panty Bar at the Paternoster Hotel. There are lovely pottery and

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Festivals

Bonnievale Bonanza 2012

30 October, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Nestled on the banks of the Breederiver, surrounded by the Langeberg Mountain Range lies the humble dorpie town of Bonnievale, each year the first weekend of November is set aside for the annual Bonnievale Bonanza a festival for all to come and enjoy the beauty and joy of festivities in the Breede Valley from Friday the 2nd to Sunday the 4th November 2012. The Bonnievale Bonanza is the perfect excuse to escape hustle and bustle of the city for the weekend, kicking off at 9am on Friday with a tractor-driver-dash and a Potjie Competition that the whole family can enjoy. There are heaps of lucky draw prizes to be won as well as great prizes for the potjie masters of each category. The whole weekend is jam-packed with sporting

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Eating Out

The Kitchen

24 May, 2010 by HallieHaller

Recently roaming Woodstock, the mothercity and I rekindled our dwindling love affair... in The Kitchen. Last week, bleary-eyed from the sleep-sapping delicacies of a night become day, I begrudgingly bore my frustration, with the wind, out on the pavement of Sir Lowry Road. With the maniacal twitch of the rampantly hungry, I tore down the tramp-stamped sidewalks with the flavour of curse words in my mouth and was ready to go Jackie Chan on the next opportunist to approach. Then, chim-chimney-cher-oo, her lady Cape Town struck me by surprise again. PHOTOGRAPHS BY RUSSEL WASSERFALL Nose took the lead, and I found myself seated inside of the treatery/eatery that is The Kitchen. The Kitchen is a Karen Dudley project that

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Festivals

Grahamstown National Arts Festival

19 May, 2010 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

"The time has come!" the Walrus said... The National Arts Festival is, once again, almost upon us. 20th of June until the 4th of July - set the dates aside. Time to rethink youth-reclaiming road-trips, places to stop by on the garden route, and the essential first-aid kit: K.Y./masquerade masques/bandages/backseat readings and booze. "To talk of many things!" Grahamstown is where things inevitably get messy. With an economy founded entirely on the student-town's love of liquoring it up, things get fairly festive during festival time. But when physical theater is sidewalk decor, The National Arts Festival experience is as culturally enriching as it as sleep-draining and

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Eating Out

The Waterfront Wine Affair

5 May, 2010 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

Cape Town's been very quiet this week - we've been nursing our once-flourishing social calendars and wishing for sunburn. But what we have fast forgotten is that winter brings wine, fireplaces and excuses for shared body-heat... Until Friday, The V&A spends the week swaying with the inebriated influence of dozens of boutique and reserve wines. With curling leaves and early evenings comes the annual V&A Wine Affair. The backdrop of a Table Mountain-marked cityscape makes The Waterfront's look out a perfect rooftop for some indulgent-out-of-doorsness. This well-loved tasting/sipping soiree is a palate party. Think sushi, oysters, imported cheeses and charcuterie... the menu boasts the

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About Cape Town

“Der Ball ist rund und …” heisst ‘Jabulani’

22 April, 2010 by Johannes Leave a Comment

Adidas, Ball, Weltmeisterschaft 2010, Suedafrika, Kapstadt, Fussball, Spielgeraet

Er ist ziemlich sensibel und sehr wichtig, fühlt sich aber häufig vernachlässigt und unbeachtet. Von wem ist die Rede? .... Von "Jabulani", dem offiziellen Spielball der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2010 in Südafrika. Jabulani entstammt der Bantusprache isiZulu, eine von elf offiziellen Sprachen in Südafrika, und bedeutet übersetzt "feiern", oder "zelebrieren". Elf verschiedene Farben kommen beim elften von adidas hergestellten WM-Ball zum Einsatz. Sie stehen für die elf Spieler jeder Mannschaft, die elf offiziellen Sprachen Südafrikas und die elf südafrikanischen Stämme. Englands Superstar David Beckham präsentierte das neue

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About Cape Town

Exploring Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium

18 April, 2010 by Johannes 2 Comments

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The new Cape Town Stadium has become an iconic landmark in the city, and has elicited a great amount of attention and interest since construction started in March 2007. The 68 000 seat stadium will host eight 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches, but will also be widely used for other sporting events, music concerts, exhibitions and other events. Residents and visitors who want to get a better idea of what it looks like on the inside can visit the new Cape Town Visitor Centre. The centre is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Hour-long tours commence at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. Prices are R30 for adults, and R15 for pensioners and children under 12. School tours are also available, at R10 per child. The tours are run by

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Out of Town

In Bartholomeu Dias’ footsteps …

15 April, 2010 by Johannes Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago, at last the day had come: Clear the decks for the next adventure in South Africa, the country in which I work and live as a volunteer in the Guest House 17 on Loader. How can I describe my trip? One could try it like this: I spent all day long in a bus only to visit a rocky steep slope that sticks in the water like probably millions others do, too. However, one could try it like this: I experienced a marvellous 8 hours with Swiss, Englishmen and Australians on a journey around the famous Cape peninsula at the southern point of Africa. Our tour guide company, African Eagle, organized a captivating tour. We started our trip in Cape Town in full sunshiny weather. The route led us along the Atlantic coast towards

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Out of Town

Afrika Burns

12 April, 2010 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

22nd-27th of April, Afrika Burns is up next on the South African social calendar. And for those of you thinking trance, dance and liquored prance, you should know what sets Afrika Burns apart: Founded on the principles of the United States Burning Man Festival, Afrika Burns is all about the gift economy and the freely expressed community. To quote their mission statement: “This “gift economy” means that there is no commercial exchange at the event – no vending, no cash bars and no branded promotion of services or products – the aim being real social interaction. It is an exercise in total self-reliance: participants camp for four days and provide entirely for themselves, including all their water,

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Health & Fitness

Two Oceans Marathon

2 April, 2010 by HallieHaller 1 Comment

Tomorrow (Saturday 3rd of April) brings the 2010 chapter of The Two Oceans Marathon! The Two Oceans Marathon was first run in 1970, and has been recognized as one of the world's most beautiful race routes ever since. The name tells all - runners start in Newlands, head out to Noordhoek and across Cape country. Taking on the incline of Chapman's Peak, promising a view of both the Pacific and Indian oceans. This year's race will be just as spectacular as the last, but runners should note that weather reports are partly cloudy skies, a strong southerly and a serious seventy percent humidity. The Two Oceans includes a 56km ultra marathon, the popular 21km half marathon and the 5km or 2.5km fun runs. All in all the Two

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