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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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A Kommetjie sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a breathtaking sunset at Kommetjie was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Junor.

Milnerton nets – Flickr pic of the day

This image of fishermen casting nets to get their catch at the Milnerton lagoon was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Bruce, aka smee.bruce.

An evening at the V&A Waterfront – Flickr pic of the day

This image of an evening at the V&A Waterfront was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Hugo, aka The dead Oak.

Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: places to visit and things to do in Cape Town

It’s Wednesday, Cape Town fanatics (and tomorrow is a public holiday), so I ask you: Where would you rather be today?

Beautiful Kirstenbosch – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the back of Table Mountain as seen from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ranveig, aka ~Ranveig Marie~.

A Cape Town buzz – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a giant praying mantis at the 2013 Cape Town Carnival, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ajay, aka AJAY B2010.

Cape Town’s stars win top honours at 2013 Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards

It’s official … Cape Town, the inspirational Mother City, is home to the most talented thespians! Homegrown stars walked away with top honours at the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards at the Artscape Theatre on Sunday 17 March, 2013.

A Table Mountain vista – Flickr pic of the day

This distant view of Table Mountain as seen from a Bloubergstrand beach, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Robert Wallace, aka RobW_.

Cape Town Carnival 2013: Photos

The fourth annual Cape Town Carnival once again had the streets of the Mother City awash in colour, festivities and entertainment when it was held on Saturday 16 March, 2013.

A day at the V&A Waterfront – Flickr pic of the day

This image of one of Cape Town’s major attractions, the beautiful V&A Waterfront, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Robin Denton.

Table Mountain wonder – Flickr pic of the day

A rugged outcrop on Table Mountain was captured through the lens of our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mel de K, aka meeeeeeeeeel.

Sunrise over Hout Bay – Flickr pic of the day

This image of yachts docked at the picturesque Hout Bay harbour was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Trevor Exposed.

Infecting the City 2013 in Cape Town: photos and video

Cape Town’s biggest public arts festival, Infecting the City, is currently enthralling locals and visitors alike as it reawakens an appreciation of creativity and artistic expression in the streets of the Mother City.

City cranes – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a busy scene as seen from the V&A Waterfront harbour was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Graham Bartholomew, aka graham_bart.

Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: Cape Town lovers’ top photos

Happy Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays in Cape Town, Mother City lovers! As is now our custom on a fine Wednesday in our inspirational city by the sea, we’ll be sharing suggestions and photos of places we’d rather be today.

Surf’s up – Flickr pic of the day

This image of young surf lifesavers taking part in a relay race at Bloubergstrand was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Steve Roetz.

City of Angels – Flickr pic of the day

This image of dawn breaking at Boulders Beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Cathy Withers-Clarke.

Top 5 delectable places to eat in tasty Cape Town: an Instagram essay

I love seeking out the best food and drink in tasty Cape Town, and then letting fellow foodies know when I find it. It can be anything from haute cuisine or a plate of salad at a deli to a craft beer, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. If it’s great, I’ll Instagram it immediately it and show it off to my followers.

A scenic route – Flickr pic of the day

This scenic view of Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek beach and Kommetjie was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Jenny Hallward, aka j_hallward.

Top 3 Capetonian entries for My Destination’s Biggest Baddest Bucket List competition

Usually we Mother City lovers don’t need much to boast about our amazing hometown. But when you’re dangling a six-month trip around the world and a US$50 000 cash prize in front of us in exchange for a video tour of Cape Town, like My Destination is currently doing with the Biggest Baddest Bucket List competition, you can be sure that not only will we grab the opportunity with gusto, we’ll also blow your minds with our entries!

The old Chapman’s Peak drive – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the ever-captivating Chapman’s Peak Drive was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member psuedoir.

Kiteboarding in Cape Town

White men can’t jump? With all the wind power in Cape Town, ALL men can! In Big Bay, when the wind starts howling, the surf starts calling! After all, life really only starts at 20 knots.

Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: I ♥ Cape Town fans’ top places in photos

Four weeks, four questions and over a thousand suggestions … Mother City lovers, you’re amazing at letting us know Where You Would Rather Be on Wednesdays in inspirational Cape Town!

Blaauwberg dusk – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a stunning view from Blaauwberg beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Paul Bruins, aka Panorama Paul.

V&A Waterfront colours – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a sunset view from the V&A Waterfront, with Signal Hill in the background, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Nava Writz.

Kogel Bay view – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a beautiful beachfront view at Kogel Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Francois, aka Cape Town Guy.

Misty pier – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a beautiful pier at Misty Cliffs was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Chantal Steyn.

The early morning fisherman – Flickr pic of the day

This image of a fisherman getting the earliest catch at Kalk Bay harbour was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Junor.

Cape Town’s icon – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the beautiful and iconic Table Mountain, as seen from Durbanville, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Hassner Pepler, aka hassner.

Five things you didn’t know about the South African National Gallery

On hot days it’s a sanctuary, in winter it’s an inspiration. A cultural treasure, the South African National Gallery is in the heart of Cape Town’s green Company’s Garden, a squirrel scampering path and goldfish pond away from the Iziko South African Museum.
 
 

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