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Cape Town makes TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Travelers’ Choice list
TripAdvisor has listed Cape Town as one of its Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations, as part of its 2013 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards. -
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Germany’s top Instagrammers visit Cape Town
With almost half-a-million followers between them, Germany’s top two Instgrammers, Thomas Kakareko and Sylvia Matzkowiak, are racking up the “likes” as they Instagram their way through Cape Town. -
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Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: top foodie spots with fireplaces in Cape Town
Fazielah Williams
There is just something about the cooler weather in inspirational Cape Town that makes me wish I was at one of her top foodie spots, enjoying the warmth of a fireplace this Wednesday. Several delectable establishments where I’d rather be indulging my Hump Day cravings come to mind, but if I absolutely had to choose I’d pick these ones. -
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Top places to be in Observatory
Fazielah Williams
Quirky Observatory is the bohemian soul of Cape Town … it is here where you will find some of the Mother City’s most interesting residents and visitors enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of this whimsical suburb’s numerous cafés, theatres and bars.
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Into the light – Flickr pic of the day
This photo of a stunning day out at Misty Cliffs, near Cape Point was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Gabriela Slegrova.
Before night falls – Flickr pic of the day
This photo of a picturesque golden sunset at Clifton beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Flavio, aka whats_ur_flava2000.
A classic view – Flickr pic of the day
This picturesque view of the famous Table Mountain was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Jose Romeu de Abreu, aka Jose Romeu.
Mother City lights – Flickr pic of the day
This lovely photo of an evening view of the Cape Town City Bowl was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Yiwen Chen, aka Y Chen1984.
Long Beach sunset – Flickr pic of the day
This beautiful photo of a sunset at Long Beach, Kommetjie, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Keith Lyle.
Watching the sunset – Flickr pic of the day
This gorgeous Table Bay sunset was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Barbour, aka barbourians.
Rhodes Memorial – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the spectacular view from Rhodes Memorial on Devil’s Peak, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Bruce, aka smee.bruce.
Beautiful Camps Bay – Flickr pic of the day
This picture-perfect view of a Camps Bay beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Antonella, aka Antophotasia Cape Town.
Paternoster boats – Flickr pic of the day
This image of boats on a beach at Paternoster, just a short drive out of beautiful Cape Town, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ben Osborne.
Rietvlei sunset – Flickr pic of the day
This image of Table Mountain at sunset as seen from Rietvlei was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Clarissa de Wet, aka clarism_4.
Big Bay vista – Flickr pic of the day
This image of Table Mountain as seen from Big Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mark Vee Photography.
Top stylish shopping spots in Cape Town: an Instagram essay
As far as my favourite stores in Cape Town’s CBD go, these five are at the top of my list at the moment. I tend to shop where products stand out by way of design and quality, and where I know I’ll always get amazing service.
Kalk Bay splash – Flickr pic of the day
This image of children playing on a breakwater wall in Kalk Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Hassner Pepler, aka hassner.
V&A mermaid – Flickr pic of the day
This beautiful image of a stained-glass mermaid at the V&A Waterfront was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Anna Phillips.
Sailing by – Flickr pic of the day
This image of yachts sailing in Table Bay, as seen from Milnerton, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mervyn Hector.
The Slangkop Lighthouse – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the Slangkop Lighthouse was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Lyn, aka Dreamcatcher photos.
World of shadows – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a picture-perfect sunset at Signal Hill was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mujahid ur Rehman, aka Mujahid’s Photography.
Little sail boats – Flickr pic of the day
This image of children learning how to sail in Hout Bay harbour was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Trevor Exposed.
Jump – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a man jumping down the dunes at Hout Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Gabriela Slegrova.
Foggy day out – Flickr pic of the day
This photo of a foggy day at the V&A Waterfront was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Antonella, aka Antophotasia.
Seaside dreams – Flickr pic of the day
This dreamy photo of Table Mountain, as seen from Bloubergstrand, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Nadine Swart.
Sunset – Flickr pic of the day
This photo of clouds over Table Mountain, as seen from Sunset Beach near Milnerton, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Barbour, aka barbourians.
View from Philippi – Flickr pic of the day
This photo of a distant view of Table Mountain, as seen from Philippi, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Bruce, aka smee.bruce.
On the way up – Flickr pic of the day
This breathtaking fisheye panorama, taken from a little overhang while hiking Table Mountain, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Eric Palmer.
Golf course vista – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the Cape Town Stadium, as seen from the Metropolitan Golf Club, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Graham Bartholomew, aka graham_bart.
The Infecting the City arts festival: a review
On Friday 15 March 2013 Cape Town Tourism’s Tourism Services team made their way down to Cape Town Station to experience the public arts festival, Infecting the City. The event is held annually in public spaces across the city centre, and is free and accessible to the public.
A dip at Boulders – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a family enjoying a leisurely swim at Boulders Beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Hugo, aka The dead Oak.
Cape Point hiking path – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the picturesque Cape Point was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Cathy Withers-Clarke.
Surfers’ spot – Flickr pic of the day
This stunning image of surfers at Blouberg beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Natalie Shuttleworth, aka snapclicktripod.
Durbanville vineyard splendour – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the Meerendal Wine Estate vineyards in Durbanville was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Jose Romeu de Abreu, aka Jose Romeu.