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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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The countdown to the Cape Town Festival of Beer 2012 begins!

It’s time to raise the frosted glasses Mother City fans and toast to the imminent arrival of the Cape Town Festival of Beer 2012!

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.

Extreme sports fanatic joins IPL’s Miss Bollywood contest

Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa contestant Mishqah Parthiephal “Bungee jumping, quad biking ... you name it, I’ve done it! I’m crazy about extreme sports. I really enjoy the outdoors,” says Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa contestant Mishqah Parthiephal.

Clifton Fourth Beach –  Flickr pic of the day

This image of Clifton’s Fourth Beach was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member and Cape Town resident Warren Rohner, aka Warrenski.

IPL continues the search for Bollywood star quality

Gabriella Demetriades A Johannesburg student and a Port Elizabeth model have joined the competition for the Miss Bollywood SA title – along with other young women who have stood out from the crowd at IPL matches. The striking Gabriella Demetriades from Port Elizabeth will represent the Deccan Chargers after being picked from the crowd of spectators watching the Deccan Chargers take on the Rajasthan Royals.

Eggciting Easter activities in Cape Town

This Easter, the Mother City has a delicious basket of events and activities to keep you occupied. From tasty jazz brunches in Sea Point to music shows in Hout Bay and traditional Easter eggs hunts for the little ones all over the Peninsula, Cape Town offers plenty to see and do this long weekend. Don’t miss the following eggciting events and activities in Cape Town:

Celebrating Guy Fawkes responsibly

Guy Fawkes, the night many celebrate the thwarted efforts to blow up the British Houses of Parliament in 1605, is fast approaching, and the City of Cape Town is urging residents to act responsibly during their festivities on Monday, November 5, 2012.

Warm winter’s evening – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of girls enjoying a warm winter’s evening on the beach was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member jvdblog.tumblr.com.

Bikini fun in Blouberg - Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of bikini-clad ladies was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Marc Fletcher.

Colourful, cultural Bo-Kaap – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The Bo-Kaap is an area in Cape Town filled with brightly coloured houses and narrowed cobbled streets located at the foot of Signal Hill. But for all the its cheerful achitecture and facade the suburb has a rich histry, with it’s people being integral to it.

Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2011: Cycling enthusiasts flock to Cape Town

Photo courtesy ClareC79 Thousands of cycling enthusiasts from around the world converged on Cape Town today for the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour, the world’s largest individually-timed road race. This year’s event was won by Tyler Day, while his teammate and defending champion, Malcolm Lange, finished second in his final professional race.

Celebrating New Year in old tradition – Cape Town style

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.

Peers Cave, Fish Hoek – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

Fish Hoek gained its place in world history with the discovery of a fossilised skeleton, in 1926, in Peers Cave. The cave had been used as a shelter by a group of prehistoric people. A father and son team, named Peers, excavated the cave site, discovering stone tools and the remains of nine people, one of whom became known as Fish Hoek Man.

Linkin Park head to Cape Town in November 2012

It’s official – American rock band Linkin Park will perform at Cape Town Stadium on November 7, 2012.

Road closures for Big Walk in Cape Town on Sunday

Numerous roads in Cape Town will be closed to accommodate the Discovery Cape Times Big Walk on Sunday. The traffic helpline to call on Sunday is +27 (0)21 434 1198.

City Sightseeing couple hop off, get engaged

Clouds were in the sky and love was in the air on Table Mountain, when two City Sightseeing passengers got engaged.

University of Cape Town’s MBA voted world’s best value-for-money

The University of Cape Town (UCT). Photo courtesy: DanieVDM/Flickr Cape Town is not only home to some of South Africa’s most beautiful and inspiring tourist attractions, but also boasts some incredible opportunities for students and young professionals.

National Braai Day recipe: Cape Malay-style lamb sosaties

Cape Malay-style lamb sosaties Tomorrow is National Braai Day, and I can think of no dish that better sums up South Africa’s rich culinary history than sosaties, which are so evocative of the lazy, woodsmoky scent of a traditional braai. Drenched in a turmeric yellow, sharp-sweet marinade, sosaties of this sort are usually threaded with chunks of raw onion, dried fruit and fresh bay or lemon leaves; traditionally they contained chunks of sheep fat, which helped to keep the meat juicy. My bite-sized version of this dish contains little added fat, but, to compensate, the lamb is tenderised by a long marinating time and a small amount of plain yoghurt.  

An aerial view of Cape Town Harbour – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph, of an aerial view of the Cape Town Stadium and the V&A Waterfront, was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Jean-Marc Rosseels.

Miss Bollywood SA competition down to 16 finalists

Gabriella Demetriades from Port Elizabeth, is a favourite to win the crown The heated search for Miss Bollywood IPL South Africa now enters its final stages, as the field of Bollywood beauties has been whittled down to 16 hopefuls. The competition was launched at the start of the DLF IPL tournament and 46 contestants were chosen (one from each match). After much frenzied voting last weekend on the official IPL website, 16 contestants have been chosen to go through to the finals.

Richard Branson completes Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour

Richard Branson took a small tumble during the 109km 2013 Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour yesterday, but he finished the race.

Capture Summer Photography Competition winner chosen

The winner of the Capture Summer Photography Competition is ...

Come to Cape Town, where life’s (really) a beach

What happens when you ask about 800 000 seasoned globetrotters to vote for their best beach destination in Africa? Naturally, Cape Town comes out tops. Voted the favourite beach holiday hotspot on the continent, and with good reason, Cape Town’s sandy shores are renowned for their global appeal. But just what is it that makes Cape Town’s coastline so charming?

Ayoba to aowa: what (and what not) to wear in South Africa

Photo courtesy mickeymox Africa is a continent steeped in tradition and South Africa is a veritable melting pot of customs, beliefs and, of course, fashion. If you’re visiting this country or continent for the first time, as a football fan coming to watch your team compete in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, prepare to be bombarded by culture and inundated with extremes.

Cape Argus 2009 – A Cape Town Tourism Flickr photo essay

This is my third year doing the Argus. I spend a few months before the event training, and I load up on carbs the night before. On the day I’m up at 5am sharp for a quick coffee before driving into town with all my specialist gear. Then I get out my camera and take pictures of all the people on bicycles who are actually doing the race. Sometimes I think I’m a bit mad to be getting up so early just to take photos, but the festive and friendly atmosphere at the starting line always makes me feel that it’s worth it. Seeing the CBD so transformed is especially appealling; dodging through the thousands of cyclists and watching the sun come up.

Cape Town’s hidden gems: Facebook users rate their top spots

In addition to Cape Town’s landmark attractions such as Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and Cape Point, there are countless hidden gems that visitors and even locals have not yet discovered. The question, “What are your favourite hidden spots in Cape Town?” was posted on the wall of the I ♥ Cape Town Facebook page last week, attracting more than 240 comments. The range of answers is proof of the diverse secret offerings in Cape Town and surrounding areas.

Snow in Cape Town: Table Mountain’s crown

This morning Cape Town residents awoke to the chills of winter but were greeted by an astonishing sight: Table Mountain wore a crown of snow. For those who were already braving the icy conditions in an attempt to get to the summit, it was the icing on the cake – so to speak.

Cape Town - 2012 highlights

It has been a great year for Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities on Earth. Without a doubt Table Mountain’s inauguration as one of the New7Wonders of Nature was the crowning glory of 2012.

Where to find the best burgers in Cape Town

Finding Cape Town’s best gourmet burger can only be decided by sampling as many as you can. With a range of eateries in the city offering mouth-watering delights, the choice can be difficult.
 
 

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