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    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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Absa Cape Epic 2013 starts tomorrow

The 2013 Absa Cape Epic starts with the 22 kilometre prologue at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville on Sunday. Riding will start at 06h45 and cyclists are expected to complete the rugged course within three hours.

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.

Top five things worth knowing about Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport has been rated the Best Airport in Africa for the third year in a row by the Airports Council International. It is also one of five airports in the world (for 2012) nominated for inclusion on the Director General’s Roll of Excellence.

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.

Cape Town’s architectural heritage – a photo essay

If these walls could talk ... Cape Town is filled with buildings of great historical, cultural and architectural significance, all of which have their own particular stories to tell.

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.

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.

Cycle Tour 2013: Twitter photos

See some photos of the 2013 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, which were posted on Twitter.

Cape Town Naked Bike Ride 2013 photos

Hundreds of semi-naked cyclists took part in the 2013 Cape Town Naked Bike Ride, to raise awareness for various causes, as well as to have a laugh and appreciate Cape Town’s cycling set up.

Chapman’s Peak – a photo essay

Chapman’s Peak is on the western side of the Cape Peninsula, between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. Chapman’s Peak Drive, between the two suburbs, is one of Cape Town’s most scenic roads, twisting and turning high above the rugged coastline.

Cape Argus 2013: And Sunday’s weather will be ...

A 109-kilometre cycle race around the beautiful Cape Peninsula on Sunday should surely be accompanied by good weather. Derek van Dam, eNCA chief meteorologist, says it appears that the weather will be behaving itself this year.

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.

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.

Gemstones and jewellery: a Cape Town shopper’s guide

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then gold is her bosom buddy and platinum her soulmate. These are the lasting relationships that await the jewellery lover in Cape Town.

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.

Cape Town Holi One Festival photos and video

The Holi One Festival took place on the Grand Parade in Cape Town yesterday. An assortment of muscians performed throughout the afternoon and evening, while an even larger assortment of colours were released into the air every hour.

World of Birds in Hout Bay – a photo essay

The World of Birds in Hout Bay is the largest bird park in Africa, and is home to more than 3 000 birds and small animals.

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 majestic Lion’s Head – a photo essay

Boots on the ground, one step at a time, eyes forward – the ascent of Lion’s Head begins. This scenic three- to four-hour hike is suitable for beginners and experienced climbers alike.

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.

Music concerts in Cape Town – A photo essay

Cape Town is an increasingly popular musical destination, and lots of great local and international talent give Mother City audiences their fix of live entertainment. Here is a taste of just a few of the incredible gigs in Cape Town in recent years.

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.

Dance your heart out – Flickr pic of the day

This image of vibrant Cape minstrels at Wale Street near Bo-Kaap was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Sumaya Hisham.

The Wheel of Excellence – Flickr pic of the day

This image of Cape Town’s Wheel of Excellence at the V&A Waterfront was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Janet Prentice, aka Janet.
 
 

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