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#InstagramDiary: the awesome architecture of Long Street
Long Street is one of Cape Town’s most iconic streets, and with the incredible variety of food, fashion, nightlife spots, book stores, antique stores, street vendors and international visitors lining the sidewalks, it’s easy to see why. But don’t let all of this distract you from one of Long Street’s finest features: the awesome architecture. -
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Your Cape Town Weekend: things to do from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, 2013
Fazielah Williams
Tick tock, tick tock … can you hear that? It’s the countdown to an eventful weekend in gorgeous Cape Town! From hilarious comedies to divine wine festivals and gourmet shows, there is plenty to see and do in the Mother City over the next 48 hours. Join me at the following events in Cape Town from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May, 2013. -
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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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Waterfront wheel – Flickr pic of the day
A streaky sky behind the spectacular Wheel of Excellence at the V&A Waterfront.
A beacon in the misty night – Flickr pic of the day
A misty Christmas morning in Milnerton.
Sunset in Muizenberg – Flickr pic of the day
A hazy, golden sunset of Muizenberg Beach.
A lolly to make you jolly – Flickr pic of the day
An ice-cream vendor smiles broadly, spreading summertime cheer, on Camps Bay beach.
Boats in the harbour at Hout Bay – Flickr pic of the day
“Harbours are always interesting places to take photographs. Of all the boats along this pier, it seems to me that this particular boat that was anchored by this rope, has been there for a long time. This was evident by the rust on the boat and the discolouring of the main anchor rope by the sun,” says the photographer.
Sunset beach walk - Flickr pic of the day
Long walks on the beach at sunset are a staple among locals and their four-legged friends.
Message in a bottle - Flickr pic of the day
An idyllic beach scene, taken at Sunset Beach.
Ocean on the rocks - Flickr pic of the day
A vintage-style shot of the rocky Cape shoreline.
Blazing Blouberg sky - Flickr pic of the day
A spectacular Cape Town sunset as seen from Blouberg Beach.
Kirstenbosch concerts - Flickr pic of the day
Local band, Freshly Ground, play at the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts.
Pincushions in Kirstenbosch – Flickr pic of the day
Spring comes to Kirstenbosch in colourful displays of interesting flowers.
Fishing with dad – Flickr pic of the day
A father teaching his son how to fish in Kalk Bay.
Claudia’s top five rooftop bars in Cape Town
As the days get longer and warmer, what could be better than sipping a refreshing drink at one of Cape Town’s top rooftop bars? Check out our top five.
A morning at Boulders Beach – Flickr pic of the day
A late morning on the beach near Simon’s Town.
Stopping for a chat – Flickr pic of the day
A casual encounter on the quaint streets of Kalk Bay.
Iconic Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day
Table Mountain bathed in golden light.
View of Noordhoek Beach - Flickr pic of the day
View over the wide stretch of beach in Noordhoek.
Pre-sunrise on the beach – Flickr pic of the day
Early morning on the beach near Rooiels, along the False Bay coastline.
Star trails over Lion’s Head – Flickr pic of the day
Star-studded long exposure of the night sky over Lion’s Head.
Lion’s Head view from Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day
Spectacular view of Lion’s Head and the cable car station from the top of Table Mountain.
Beach Huts at St. James – Flickr pic of the day
Colourful image of the beach huts at St James, taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Sallyrango.
Sunset on Table Mountain - Facebookers share their stories
There’s nothing like watching the sun set from Table Mountain. See what our friends on Facebook had to say about their most memorable sunset moments on the mountain.