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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

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    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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Surfing at sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Llandudno by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group by Elsette.S.

L’Omarins Queen’s Plate 2013 – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of the 2013 L’Omarins Queen’s Plate was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group Flickr group member Christoph Rebok. The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, run in January each year at the Kenilworth Racecourse, is the precursor to the biggest event on Cape Town’s racing calendar, the J&B Met.This year the J&B Met takes place on Saturday, February 2.

Five things you didn’t know about Cape Town Railway Station

Much like New York’s Grand Central Station, Cape Town’s bustling railway station on the Foreshore is the arrival and departure point for local and international visitors, and a final destination for travelling employees, students and residents.

Facebook Feedback Friday: your best live music venues in Cape Town

Every Thursday afternoon we pose a question to our Facebook followers at I ♥ Cape Town. We want to know what you love about Cape Town, and we’ll take some of the best responses and post them collectively on our blog. Yesterday we asked you: “Where is the best live music venue in Cape Town?” Here’s what some of you had to say ...

Facebook competition winners announced

Thousands of people entered our fun Facebook competition and watched their profiles have a fabulous holiday in Cape Town – and one player was so inspired that she booked a trip to the Mother City, not anticipating that she was going to be named as the winner of an all-inclusive holiday.

Adventure junkies caught in the act

The Mother City is every adventure junkie’s dream destination, offering adrenaline-pumping activities in the air, on the mountain, at sea and on land. From shark cage-diving to kitesurfing and ziplining to coasteering (a combination of kloofing, bodysurfing and cliff-jumping into the sea), Cape Town has it all.

Your Cape Town Weekend: top three getaway spots

So, the six-week wait since last payday is finally over and you simply have to spend it on something, right? Why not treat yourself to a weekend mini-getaway? Sunshine, sea and relaxation is the order of the day, Mother City-lovers, so join me at the following top three getaway spots from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 January, and discover why You Don’t Need A Holiday, You Need Cape Town.

Budget accommodation in Cape Town

There are different ways to spend a holiday in Cape Town, but for many the options are limited by their budget – so we found some amazing backpacker lodges that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

Smiles at the beach – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken at Muizenberg beach by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Michelle Walton.

Sunset from Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken from the top of Table Mountain at sunset by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group Flickr group member flowcomm. Cape Town is famous for its spectacular sunsets. Says flowcomm: “I took this photo one evening as I was having dinner and a drink at the restaurant at the top with a friend. I don’t live in Cape Town, but visit fairly often and go up Table Mountain whenever I can. Just being at the top, and breathing in the mountain air and enjoying the beautiful views, is good for the soul.”

A Cape Town tour guide who knows the streets well

“This is not a walking tour – it’s an exercise tour!” I looked up at the others who had gathered outside the Dutch Manor Hotel in Bo-Kaap, giving a nervous laugh at the thought of what I’d gotten myself into.

Camps Bay in photos: scenery second to none

Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Twelve Apostles mountains and Lion’s Head is Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s largest and most beautiful beaches.

Tweetable facts about Cape Town

So you know that there is a flat mountain and pretty beaches, but there is much, much more to the beautiful Mother City than that. Here are a few short, interesting facts about Cape Town to share on Twitter, among friends, or maybe at your next pub quiz, to help you sound like an authority on the matter!

Top 10 reasons why Liezel van der Westhuizen loves Cape Town

I moved to this beautiful city 849 days ago (I am still counting, and enjoying every day in this fantastic city). Over the past two years I have spent a lot of time exploring Cape Town. Every corner you turn is like unwrapping a new gift, as there’s always something amazing to be discovered.

A united nations of food in Cape Town

Award-winning restaurants and chefs at the cutting edge of their professions have firmly placed Cape Town on the gourmet food traveller’s bucket list, but the city also has a range of eatery gems harking back to far-flung countries.

J&B Met 2013: Tanki Em’s guide to being Made To Fly

Oh my. It’s that time of the year where classic style and fashion are put aside for the celebration of avante-garde looks and one-of-a-kind garments that are either custom-made for the J&B Met, happening at the Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday 2 February, 2013 – or dramatically altered retail store dresses and tresses which make the cut for this annual themed horseracing event.

Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa named one of the world’s best places to stay

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2013 have named the swish Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa as one of the best hotels in the world.

Constantia makes New York Times list

Cape Town’s Constantia, the birthplace of the South African wine industry, has beaten world-famous destinations such as Paris and Bangkok to make number 23 on the New York Times’ 46 Places to Go in 2013 list.

Cape Town City Hall – Flickr pic of the day

Cape Town is a city rich in architectural beauty.

Hiking up Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

Spectacular views from Table Mountain.

Storm at sea – Flickr pic of the day

A brooding sky is seen over the ocean near Kommetjie.

Exploring the Cape’s Winelands

There is nothing that says holiday like a lazy day in the Winelands ... sipping wines and savouring excellent cuisine, while enjoying relaxing, leafy landscapes.

Blackheath lodge is South Africa’s top small hotel

Blackheath Lodge in Sea Point has been named the best small hotel in South Africa and third in the world by TripAdvisor.

Ten good reasons to go golfing around Cape Town

Golf in South Africa began in 1885 when Lieutenant-General Sir Henry D’Oyley Torrens, commander of the British garrison stationed in the Cape founded the Royal Cape Golf Club. Well over a century later the course has stood the test of time and remains one of the Cape’s premier golfing destinations. A relatively flat course, it weaves through avenues of trees and water features which add to the appeal and challenge of the game.

Facebook Feedback Friday: Your favourite summer outdoor activities

Every Thursday afternoon we’ll be posing a question to our Facebook followers at I ♥ Cape Town. We want to know what you love about Cape Town, and we’ll take some of the best responses and post them collectively on our blog. Yesterday we asked you: “What is your favourite summer outdoor activity in Cape Town?” Here’s what some of you had to say ...

The Cape Grace is the second-best hotel in the world

The Cape Grace Hotel in the V&A Waterfront is the second-best hotel in the world for 2013, according to TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The award is one of a number of accolades the hotel has received in recent years.

Late afternoon surf at Llandudno – Flickr pic of the day

As the sun sets over Llandudno, a surfer gets ready to take advantage of the surf before dark.

J&B Met 2013 fashion: tips from designers

Let your imagination fly for this year’s J&B Met, which takes place on February 3 – but take heed of the advice of fashion gurus, who are punting dragonflies, feathers, bright and bold colours, and flowing fabrics.

What’s new in Cape Town

The festive season in Cape Town saw quite a few newbies pop up in the city, much to our delight. Here is a list of the latest and greatest in food, fashion and frozen yoghurt.

Table Mountain fan – Flickr pic of the day

Waves ripple ashore with the iconic Table Mountain in the background.
 
 

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