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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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Summer Market shopping – Flickr pic of the day
Shoppers making their selection at the Cape Town Summer Street Market held in the Company’s Gardens in December.
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.
Bo-Kaap café owner – Flickr pic of the day
A café owner sits outside his Bo Kaap shopfront.
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.
Castle of Good Hope - Flickr pic of the day
The iconic Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa and is an important piece of South African’s history.
Harbour view – Flickr pic of the day
Spectacular view of Table Mountain and Cape Town harbour taken from a helicopter.
Bo-Kaap Mosque – Flickr pic of the day
One of the many colourful mosques in the fascinating Bo-Kaap area.
Cape Minstrels in Hout Bay – Flickr pic of the day
Brightly dressed minstrels in Hout Bay, welcoming tourists on their return from Seal Island.
Franschhoek vineyards – Flickr pic of the day
The sprawling vineyards of the winelands town of Franschhoek.
Kirstenbosch concerts - Flickr pic of the day
Local band, Freshly Ground, play at the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts.
Small tree on Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day
Interesting tree on the slopes of Table Mountain.
Lady Gaga concert in Cape Town: Photos
Photos from last night’s Lady Gaga concert at Cape Town stadium as part of her ‘Born this Way’ tour.
9 holes near the Stadium - Flickr pic of the day
Perfect weather for a 9-hole round of golf at the Metropolitan Golf Course, with Cape Town Stadium in the background.
Swartland corn fields – Flickr pic of the day
Golden wheat fields of the Swartland captured as the sun sets.
Camps Bay silhouettes – Flickr pic of the day
People soaking up the last of the sunshine at Camps Bay.
Hout Bay Morning – Flickr pic of the day
A dazzling sun over Hout Bay.
Kayaking at Boulders Beach – Flickr pic of the day
Kayaking off Boulders Beach, with some surprising company.
Lightning storm over Hout Bay – Flickr pic of the day
A lightning storm breaks over Hout Bay.
Ebbing tide – Flickr pic of the day
Ebbing tide at Blouberg Beach with Table Mountain in the distance.
City lights from Signal Hill – Flickr pic of the day
“I wanted to get a beautiful photo of the city at night, including some of the mountain in view. It was taken an hour after sunset, and is a combination of two six-second exposures for a wider angle of view,” says the photographer.
Top five day-to-night spots in Cape Town
Blissful beach days are upon us, and when you’re having too much fun to stop, there are loads of venues where beachwear is welcomed at any time of day.
Infinity pool at sunset – Flickr pic of the day
A pigeon rests on the edge of an infinity pool at sunset.
Surfer at Long Beach – Flickr pic of the day
A surfer takes advantage of the excellent conditions.