• Colourful boats at Paternoster Crayfish Wharf
    Getaways

    Paternoster: a blissful family getaway

    A family getaway to laze on the sun-kissed and endless sandy beaches of quaint Paternoster has been high on my wish list for a long time. Like a really long time. When some December holiday plans fell through, I decided…

  • Eikendal Vineyards
    Winelands

    Eikendal Wine Estate For Families

    Who doesn’t enjoy a little leisurely wine tasting at a beautiful estate? Our family loves spending time in the winelands but in recent years we’ve tended to focus on picnics or meals. The reason is that there’s nothing relaxing about…

  • Babylonstoren With Kids
    Winelands

    Babylonstoren With Kids

    This winelands jewel is an everchanging chameleon that delights and surprises on every single visit! We discovered this remarkable place a few years ago on a rare “adult outing” but have since been doing Babylonstoren with the kids as it’s…

  • Altydgedacht Wine Estate
    Winelands

    Time Out At Altydgedacht

    Being from the Northern Suburbs (you know the place located behind the Boerewors Curtain) much of our leisure time is spent enjoying the very picturesque Durbanville winelands. Although the valley is located roughly only 20 minutes from Cape Town, it’s…