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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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Lightning across the bay – Flickr pic of the day
A recent, and rare, storm over the Mother City captured from Table Mountain.
Ebbing tide – Flickr pic of the day
Ebbing tide at Blouberg Beach with Table Mountain in the distance.
Twelve Apostles sunset – Flickr pic of the day
View from Table Mountain, over the Twelve Apostles, at sunset.
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.
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.
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.
Restaurant at Cape Point – Flickr pic of the day
Lunch spot with a fantastic view over False Bay.
Steenbras River mouth – Flickr pic of the day
A glowing sunset over the Steenbras River mouth.
Small tree on Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day
Interesting tree on the slopes of Table Mountain.
Kalk Bay Shootout tube – Flickr pic of the day
A surfer near Kalk Bay takes on a mighty wave.
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.
Spring blooms – Flickr pic of the day
Bright spring flowers fringe the beach near Melkbosstrand.
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.
Street busker – Flickr pic of the day
A bass player entertains passers-by on the streets of Cape Town.
Pre-sunrise on the beach – Flickr pic of the day
Early morning on the beach near Rooiels, along the False Bay coastline.
Du Toitskloof Pass - Flickr pic of the day
The majestic mountains of Du Toitskloof Pass.
Hesitant little surfer - Flickr pic of the day
It’s no secret that the water along the city’s Atlantic Seaboard can be a little chilly - chilly enough to make this little surfer a little hesitant.
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.
Sunset on the rocks – Flickr pic of the day
A colourful sunset over the rocky shore at low tide, near Kommetjie.
Charming Bo Kaap streets – Flickr pic of the day
The colourful houses of the Bo Kaap region of Cape Town have long captivated visitors to the city.
Fishing with dad – Flickr pic of the day
A father teaching his son how to fish in Kalk Bay.
Message in a bottle - Flickr pic of the day
An idyllic beach scene, taken at Sunset Beach.
Waterfront wheel – Flickr pic of the day
A streaky sky behind the spectacular Wheel of Excellence at the V&A Waterfront.
Cape Minstrels in Hout Bay – Flickr pic of the day
Brightly dressed minstrels in Hout Bay, welcoming tourists on their return from Seal Island.
Inquisitive squirrel – Flickr pic of the day
A plucky squirrel poses happily for photographers out on a photo-walk.
Ice-cream vendor – Flickr pic of the day
The business of ice-cream in Bloubergstrand.
City centre at dusk – Flickr pic of the day
Shot of the city centre and harbour, taken just as the sun sets and the city lights come on.
Ship at sunset – Flickr pic of the day
A ship silhouetted against the sunset.
Spring flowers – Flickr pic of the day
A spray of spring blossoms in Cape Town indicate that summer is certainly on its way.
A beacon in the misty night – Flickr pic of the day
A misty Christmas morning in Milnerton.