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Nestled on the outskirts of South Africa’s “food and wine capital”, Franschhoek Country House & Villas stands as a premier destination for those seeking 5-star comfort and authentic Cape Winelands charm. Franschhoek Country House & Villas: The Ultimate 5-Star Escape For those couples looking for a romantic escape or a gourmet getaway then the 5-star […]

We left the taxi and walked up the steps to the entrance. A polite and warm welcome was received. We were taken to a sheltered table in the courtyard to wait.  We sat a while savouring the atmosphere. Trees and plants surround the courtyard. This courtyard was the hive of the Waterford Estate activity. Sounds of […]

Back in the bus. We travelled to the maximum-security prison. After leaving the bus we met a guide. He was no ordinary guide. He was someone who had shared the prison with Mandela himself. Such a raw and emotional connection. It really pulled on the heart strings. We followed him around as he explained every […]

Bo-Kaap is Cape Town’s vibrant and famous neighbourhood. This is the first post from my South African meanderings. I can imagine that we have all seen pictures of this vivid and colourful neighbourhood as we scroll through social media feeds. This array of colours elicits a dreamy destination in the heart of Cape Town. While it may seem […]

I would often dream of visiting South Africa and more so whenever I listened to or watched the cricket live from South Africa. In the breaks of play the English commentators fondly discuss where they have been in between the games on tour. These conversations are normally prompted by the native commentators asking what they have done. […]

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A guide to why you should visit Rimini a City in Italy in the Emilia-Romagna region. Leave the famous beach to explore the city’s history and architecture. The post Rimini – Taking advantage of British Airways new route first appeared on Marks Meanderings.