This is an XML content feed of journal entries and reviews that have recently published by RealTravel members within Cape Town. Use one of the buttons on the right to add this feed to your feed reader. tag:realtravel.com,2005:5079 RealTravel members http://realtravel.com/images/logo-for-feeds.jpg (c) 2006 RealTravel.com 2008-04-09T14:44:26Z 340101http://www.feedburner.comThis is an XML content feed of journal entries and reviews that have recently published by RealTravel members within Cape Town. Use one of the buttons on the right to add this feed to your feed reader. tag:realtravel.com,2008-04-09:6830027 2008-04-09T14:42:57Z 2008-04-09T14:44:26Z Nicole Brianne http://realtravel.com/member-m6382610-nicole_brianne.html <p>a review of Everything Up To Now 4-9-08, a thing to do in <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa</a>.</p> <p>Sorry it's been so long and this is so long...internet access has been scarce lately! So here it goes!</p><p>3/31/08</p><p>We got up today and started the drive to Durban. On the way to where we stayed we stopped at the Indian Market. It was a huge building with probably close to a hundred different stands selling all kinds of African souvenirs. We spent a couple of hours browsing the stands and making purchases. After the market we drove out to where we stayed…oh my! It’s called a Backpackers place and was very…sparse. We split up and stayed 4 to one room and 5 to the other…except they ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-a6830027.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_9mGCbfQXusjmHzscthqmyPOVOjk_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/9mGCbfQXusjmHzscthqmyPOVOjk_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_9mGCbfQXusjmHzscthqmyPOVOjk_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=9mGCbfQXusjmHzscthqmyPOVOjk_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-reviews-a6830027.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-a6830027.html tag:realtravel.com,2008-04-01:6790810 2008-04-01T22:39:57Z 2008-04-07T19:13:57Z Captain America http://realtravel.com/member-m3436979-captain_america.html <p><em>"And with one massive ostrich head but, it’s all over, I´m another forgotten victim of wild Africa"</em></p> <p>a entry by Captain America from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/capetown-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d4388874.html">Capetown, South Africa.</a></p> <p>I love peering down as I fly over a new country. I take mental notes of the mountains, gorges and rivers below, at 30,000 ft it all seems so conquerable. Despite over 20 hours of travel, my final flight from Jo-Burg to Cape town was pure adrenalin, impatiently starring down at the southern tip of the great African continent that awaited me. Aside from the historically brilliant treatment of of our respective black communities, Captain America knew of little that bonded S. Africa to his native land...but it was time to find out.</p><p>My guide to Cape town was none other than Ms. Rayne. Rayne’s ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/capetown-journals-j6790810.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_vCoHxijs-gLoz-Ylds9Iq4.-7Mc_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/vCoHxijs-gLoz-Ylds9Iq4.-7Mc_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_vCoHxijs-gLoz-Ylds9Iq4.-7Mc_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=vCoHxijs-gLoz-Ylds9Iq4.-7Mc_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcapetown-journals-j6790810.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/capetown-journals-j6790810.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-09-21:5605889 2007-09-21T19:48:50Z 2007-10-24T10:19:22Z Wanderlust Mugfords http://realtravel.com/member-m3996214-wanderlust_mugfords.html <p>a entry by Wanderlust Mugfords from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Twenty-two hours, five movies and six meals after leaving Athens we kissed the tarmac as we arrived in Cape Town. The beginning of South Africa as we knew it started here and the beginning of the end of our trip aswell. In three days time we will begin another overland tour taking us through four countries over a month.</p><p>Soon after leaving the confines of the airport and onto the motorway you are given an immediate slice of what this country is all about. Townships of corrugated iron and timber dot the Cape Flats leading into the beautiful suburbs and modern city nestled at the ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j5605889.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_ClDSo5N4CCUpoQklqy5HBiEV4b8_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/ClDSo5N4CCUpoQklqy5HBiEV4b8_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_ClDSo5N4CCUpoQklqy5HBiEV4b8_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=ClDSo5N4CCUpoQklqy5HBiEV4b8_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j5605889.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j5605889.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-15:4788285 2007-06-15T10:06:21Z 2007-08-29T17:09:19Z Jim Stewart http://realtravel.com/member-m3876699-jim_stewart.html <p><em>"Breathtaking scenery &amp; a party with penguins"</em></p> <p>a entry by Jim Stewart from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Picked up the car and heading down to Cape Point. The day started with the usual downpour and if this keeps up, it will be a big disappointment because the whole trip is about the scenery and the penguins. Drove down the west coast of the Cape Peninsula down what is supposed to be the most scenic drive called Chapman’s Peak Drive. Amazing views of craggy cliffs that line the Atlantic coast. One of the guidebooks recommended the World of Birds in Hout Bay, billed to be the largest bird sanctuary in Africa. It turn out to be a bit of a disappointment. One because it was pouring down rain and two ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4788285.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_zN.3JjJrSWUw7arxfaCaNfYFk8E_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/zN.3JjJrSWUw7arxfaCaNfYFk8E_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_zN.3JjJrSWUw7arxfaCaNfYFk8E_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=zN.3JjJrSWUw7arxfaCaNfYFk8E_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j4788285.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4788285.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-07:4988168 2007-07-07T13:24:02Z 2007-07-07T13:24:02Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p><em>"The Table Mountain Trail will delight both culture vultures and nature lovers."</em></p> <p>a entry by Karen Watkins from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sniffing fynbos-scented air while watching peaklets transform from manganese black to quartzite pink and then sandstone cream, as sugarbirds sing, it’s easy to imagine that you’re in the sticks and not above a metropolis.</p><p>When I was offered a place on the upmarket Table Mountain Trail, I jumped at it. Who wouldn’t - three days and two nights of luxury with “white linen” accommodation, exquisite cuisine, transported and guided?</p><p>For many years I’ve been a regular hiker and know many nooks and crannies on Table Mountain, but I resolved to see Cape Town and the ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4988168.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_pAcuNVvVh-cltBLGGh20J7R9trg_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/pAcuNVvVh-cltBLGGh20J7R9trg_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_pAcuNVvVh-cltBLGGh20J7R9trg_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=pAcuNVvVh-cltBLGGh20J7R9trg_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j4988168.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4988168.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-01-30:3517215 2007-01-30T08:19:47Z 2007-06-22T01:00:39Z AK Andy http://realtravel.com/member-m1766705-ak_andy.html <p>a entry by AK Andy from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Cape Town is of the most scenic cities I've ever been to. The backdrop of Table Mountain and the surrounding ocean encourages constant picture taking! On our first full day here we took it easy on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a very safe and clean touristy area. There are tons of restaurants and shops to spend time at on the waterfront, as well as the interesting Two Oceans Aquarium. At the Aquarium we especially liked watching the sharks swim from the shark tunnel, where they go right overhead. We learned that more people are killed per year by toasters than by sharks! Eating ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3517215.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_cgW5GSP4VcHBT9wB1JSX7Jxtc8Y_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/cgW5GSP4VcHBT9wB1JSX7Jxtc8Y_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_cgW5GSP4VcHBT9wB1JSX7Jxtc8Y_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=cgW5GSP4VcHBT9wB1JSX7Jxtc8Y_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3517215.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3517215.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-09:4730254 2007-06-09T07:59:17Z 2007-06-09T13:44:49Z Jim Stewart http://realtravel.com/member-m3876699-jim_stewart.html <p>a entry by Jim Stewart from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Woke to cold and rain...again. Walked down to the Red Moon Coffee Bar. Already buzzing with locals at 7:00. Walked down to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in the rain. Very trendy upscale malls that would rival any mall in the US. with Fossil, Crocs, KFC, McDonald's and many gift/adventure type shops. Explored the shops (gifts are much more than at the local markets..big surprise. Waited to see if the weather would clear to catch the ferry to Robben island. Did not happen and spent a few hours walking around the waterfront. Had lunch at the Cape Town Fish Market. They have the first ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4730254.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_QItQYZnNkgPoKSAR4WHzsu1J5Zs_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/QItQYZnNkgPoKSAR4WHzsu1J5Zs_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_QItQYZnNkgPoKSAR4WHzsu1J5Zs_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=QItQYZnNkgPoKSAR4WHzsu1J5Zs_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j4730254.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4730254.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-19:4555180 2007-05-19T07:26:42Z 2007-05-19T07:26:42Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p><em>"A lot of squeezing"</em></p> <p>a entry by Karen Watkins from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Published in Die Burger on 15 May</p><p>This is a combination of parts of two interesting routes on the Back Table, incorporating nooks, crannies, holes cracks and fantastic views. It’s a good route to do in summer as most of it is in the shade and it’s great for children, if you can get them to the start. Route finding is a little tricky but this adds to the adventure.</p><p>From the top of the concrete road and next to De Villiers Reservoir, continue downhill to the Overseers Cottage on your right. This is one of two accommodations on the luxury Hoerikwaggo Trail. Take the path to the left, ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4555180.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_UgUK-ptuQpUjxSx-d96UjRnQ7-U_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/UgUK-ptuQpUjxSx-d96UjRnQ7-U_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_UgUK-ptuQpUjxSx-d96UjRnQ7-U_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=UgUK-ptuQpUjxSx-d96UjRnQ7-U_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j4555180.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4555180.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-03:4430419 2007-05-03T12:47:44Z 2007-05-04T13:18:52Z Ah Pheng http://realtravel.com/member-m4430251-ah_pheng.html <p>a entry by Ah Pheng from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>On our first day in Africa, we went for a city tour and went up table mountain. The 360 degree revolving cable car ride was quite interesting. We also went to an ostrict ranch and got to ride on an ostrict. It was funny watching the staff catch the ostrict so that people can ride on it. The staff put a black plastic bag over the ostrict's head and then the ostrict would not run about and it would allow itself to be led anywhere.</p><p>Afterwards when we got back to the hotel at around 4 plus, we decided to go for a walk around our hotel, just to get a feel of the city. Guess it was a bad idea. ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4430419.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_tbJM2UEca-SP0okxQK0ZnR1gvQI_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/tbJM2UEca-SP0okxQK0ZnR1gvQI_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_tbJM2UEca-SP0okxQK0ZnR1gvQI_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=tbJM2UEca-SP0okxQK0ZnR1gvQI_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j4430419.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4430419.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-04-23:4367109 2007-04-23T19:50:05Z 2007-04-23T20:17:41Z Scott & Nancy http://realtravel.com/member-m4179993-scott__nancy.html <p>a entry by Scott &amp; Nancy from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/stellenbosch-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5184.html">Stellenbosch, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Our final day in the winelands, we hit Backsberg (one of the few totally "green" wineries in the world) as well as a great cheese farm which made the makings of a perfect picnic lunch. For our final night in the winelands, we thought we'd book a night in a farmhouse and boy, did we happen upon a good one. We stayed with Maike and Jonathan at Hawksmoor House. Built in the 1700s, it has been beautifully restored and we enjoyed beautiful views of Table Mountain and a stunning sunset - of course alongside a bottle of Hawksmoor wine which was equally lovely! Cosmo and Max were the dogs of the ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/stellenbosch-journals-j4367109.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_L.8YPiTF4K8YCooKRfroLGCuzqc_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/L.8YPiTF4K8YCooKRfroLGCuzqc_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_L.8YPiTF4K8YCooKRfroLGCuzqc_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=L.8YPiTF4K8YCooKRfroLGCuzqc_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fstellenbosch-journals-j4367109.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/stellenbosch-journals-j4367109.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-04-18:4320704 2007-04-18T19:14:40Z 2007-04-23T19:40:58Z Scott & Nancy http://realtravel.com/member-m4179993-scott__nancy.html <p>a review of 18 on Crox, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa</a>.</p> <p>We love our stay at 18 on Crox. Andrew &amp; Stephan are absolutely great hosts and every detail is covered. They helped us with everything as we were new to Cape Town and made us feel like we are at a home away from home. Their home is just beautiful!</p><p>www.18oncrox.com</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-b4320704.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_0kpHEl3dTvPiC-uhPk9oyK-19dY_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/0kpHEl3dTvPiC-uhPk9oyK-19dY_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_0kpHEl3dTvPiC-uhPk9oyK-19dY_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=0kpHEl3dTvPiC-uhPk9oyK-19dY_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-reviews-b4320704.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-b4320704.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-04-16:4297064 2007-04-16T07:41:52Z 2007-04-16T14:23:55Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p><em>"Well worth it - good value"</em></p> <p>a entry by Karen Watkins from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>On Friday 30 March, the second leg of the Table Mountain Tented Trail was officially in Silvermine by Glenn Phillips, the South African National Parks director of tourism. Part of the collection of Hoerikwaggo Trails, this section starts from Slangkop Point, next to the lighthouse in Kommetjie. Hikers then walk along NoordhoekBeach beside the Atlantic Ocean before climbing a recently constructed path on Chapman’s Peak, controlled access. After lunch, there is another ascent towards NoordhoekPeak before joining the Amphitheatre Path above Silvermine reservoir and the final stretch to the tented ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4297064.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_HJ5iXdC35GQUCd7MV19lrdRyv8M_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/HJ5iXdC35GQUCd7MV19lrdRyv8M_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_HJ5iXdC35GQUCd7MV19lrdRyv8M_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=HJ5iXdC35GQUCd7MV19lrdRyv8M_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j4297064.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j4297064.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-03-23:4064759 2007-03-23T13:30:29Z 2007-03-25T13:45:02Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p>a review of Cocoa Wah Wah and Cocoa Expresso, a place to eat in <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa</a>.</p> <p>Apart from melt-in-the-mouth, homemade, super-size cookies, a buzzing ambience and friendly, efficient service, what more could you want in a coffee shop. Oh yes, a fast and free wi-fi connection. No wonder the Foreshore branch, Cocoa Expresso, was awarded the title "Cape Town’s hottest coffee shop of 2006" (Central City Improvement District).</p><p></p><p>Shaded by a brollie from summer sunshine, sitting outside Cocoa Expresso with squawking seagulls gliding overhead, it’s hard to believe that I’m in a busy metropolis. In the two years since Cocoa Expresso opened, it has built up a regular ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-c4064759.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_B3HtIySleF6q3hJ-3X2XghvY5io_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/B3HtIySleF6q3hJ-3X2XghvY5io_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_B3HtIySleF6q3hJ-3X2XghvY5io_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=B3HtIySleF6q3hJ-3X2XghvY5io_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-reviews-c4064759.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-c4064759.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-03-04:3861551 2007-03-04T11:29:59Z 2007-03-17T05:30:13Z InterNATZionale http://realtravel.com/member-m2191964-internatzionale.html <p>a entry by InterNATZionale from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/observatory-western_cape-reviews-hotels-d3861401.html">Observatory, Western Cape.</a></p> <p>I had the opportunity to visit two different orphanages on my trip here in South Africa. I first visited the Beth Uriel home for boys age 15-23. One of the surfers lives in this home, and he invited us to see where he lived. It is a big house made over to accommodate 26 kids. They have a common room with a tv, a communal bathroom with three showers, a cafeteria style kitchen, a study room, and several bedrooms fitted with closets for each kid. The space is kept as clean as possible, and the volunteers who run the orphanage really try to get all the boys involved in the responsibility of ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/observatory-journals-j3861551.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_KQGZhmsxjvdDMrGY4b6B5rQtc4E_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/KQGZhmsxjvdDMrGY4b6B5rQtc4E_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_KQGZhmsxjvdDMrGY4b6B5rQtc4E_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=KQGZhmsxjvdDMrGY4b6B5rQtc4E_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fobservatory-journals-j3861551.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/observatory-journals-j3861551.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-03-15:3982800 2007-03-15T07:28:07Z 2007-03-15T07:28:07Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p><em>"Lots of cracks"</em></p> <p>a entry by Karen Watkins from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>This is a combination of parts of two interesting routes on the Back Table, incorporating nooks, crannies, holes cracks and fantastic views. It’s a good route to do in summer as most of it is in the shade and it’s great for children, if you can get them to the start. Route finding is a little tricky but this adds to the adventure.</p><p>From the top of the concrete road and next to De Villiers Reservoir, continue downhill to the Overseers Cottage on your right. This is one of two accommodations on the luxury Hoerikwaggo Trail. Take the path to the left, opposite the tap and continue along this ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3982800.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_T194LOvMLM1RF5xRzDdjLZ4YrAE_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/T194LOvMLM1RF5xRzDdjLZ4YrAE_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_T194LOvMLM1RF5xRzDdjLZ4YrAE_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=T194LOvMLM1RF5xRzDdjLZ4YrAE_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3982800.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3982800.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-03-10:3921879 2007-03-10T07:03:57Z 2007-03-15T06:02:34Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p><em>"The scrambles are more than I remembered"</em></p> <p>a entry by Karen Watkins from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Left Face B – TableMountain</p><p>TableMountain is the icon of South Africa worldwide, where no other city in the world is dominated by a mountain and World Heritage Site.</p><p></p><p>Left Face B, also known as Mystery B, takes in all the beauty of the setting of the mountainside above the MotherCity. But rather than admiring the views of famous landmarks and watching boats and yachts in Table Bay, try to concentrate on the route-finding, made more adventurous after the fire of one year ago.</p><p></p><p>If you are a newcomer to hiking and have never climbed the chains on Lion’s Head, don’t ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3921879.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_dZcVDx2RnehcOqdE3htKedDkbNA_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/dZcVDx2RnehcOqdE3htKedDkbNA_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_dZcVDx2RnehcOqdE3htKedDkbNA_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=dZcVDx2RnehcOqdE3htKedDkbNA_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3921879.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3921879.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-03-04:3861267 2007-03-04T11:09:06Z 2007-03-04T11:09:06Z InterNATZionale http://realtravel.com/member-m2191964-internatzionale.html <p>a entry by InterNATZionale from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/muizenberg-western_cape-reviews-hotels-d3861219.html">Muizenberg, Western Cape.</a></p> <p>My whole experience in South Africa was based around my opportunity to volunteer at Gary's Surf School in Muizenberg. Gary is a boisterous surfer who has been in the surf scene for many years. He runs his surf school with a salesman pitch who whole-heartedly loves surfing and all it has to offer those who try the sport! My job entailed working with tourists and local kids on their surfing skills in the water. Being that I learned to surf the first day I got here, I was a little intimidated by the idea of being an instructor. The thing I learned though, is that I could do it!</p><p>While ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/muizenberg-journals-j3861267.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_Z-pPXWfzq4XuP2W70QTld-XrXrw_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/Z-pPXWfzq4XuP2W70QTld-XrXrw_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_Z-pPXWfzq4XuP2W70QTld-XrXrw_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=Z-pPXWfzq4XuP2W70QTld-XrXrw_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fmuizenberg-journals-j3861267.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/muizenberg-journals-j3861267.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-10:3637366 2007-02-10T17:59:01Z 2007-02-22T19:59:29Z Denny & Sally http://realtravel.com/member-m3542938-denny__sally.html <p>a entry by Denny &amp; Sally from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Denny and I served breakfast for 9 Monday morning and then took off for SLC. It was a pleasant, uneventful drive -- just the way we like it! Jann and Ray hosted us and we shared a pleasant Thai dinner at the Lemon something behind the CRANE building downtown. MMMMMM Tuesday morning Jann drove us to the airport and we took off for NYC. There we stayed with "guests who became friends" Jinny and Mark in their lovely Roosevelt Island condo. Thanks to all of you out there who welcome us so warmly into your homes!</p><p>Wednesday evening we flew South African Airlines to Johannesburg and then ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3637366.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_O0cizjTtarH7kUwkFgImgXRVXAE_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/O0cizjTtarH7kUwkFgImgXRVXAE_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_O0cizjTtarH7kUwkFgImgXRVXAE_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=O0cizjTtarH7kUwkFgImgXRVXAE_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3637366.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3637366.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-22:3756869 2007-02-22T17:05:14Z 2007-02-22T17:05:14Z claire_warren http://realtravel.com/member-m699365-clairewarren.html <p>a review of An African Villa, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa</a>.</p> <p>A great find, with contemporary decor and welcoming service. Our room was really large with massive high ceilings with en-suite shower room. The guesthouse is 3 houses knocked together and has a terrace where breakfast is eaten and also a plunge pool. The complementary port and sherry went down a treat as well as the honesty bar which is stocked with all manner of yummy things!</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-b3756869.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_0cLmuiA2DjnAsB2idXxuTZZHplI_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/0cLmuiA2DjnAsB2idXxuTZZHplI_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_0cLmuiA2DjnAsB2idXxuTZZHplI_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=0cLmuiA2DjnAsB2idXxuTZZHplI_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-reviews-b3756869.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-reviews-b3756869.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-22:3756743 2007-02-22T17:02:12Z 2007-02-22T17:02:12Z claire_warren http://realtravel.com/member-m699365-clairewarren.html <p>a review of Zandberg Guest House, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/stellenbosch-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5184.html">Stellenbosch, South Africa</a>.</p> <p>Great guest house - we had our own cottage with patio and BBQ looking over the vines. The grounds are great with a lake, pool and of course, lots of vines too! Also a great restaurant in the grounds - 96 Winery Road which apparently is consistently rated one of South Africa's top restaurants! Great place to relax (it's actually located between Stellenbosch and Somerset West) and great value too.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/stellenbosch-reviews-b3756743.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_qJHpcKQfG5ZV249J4BaFbQoU8fU_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/qJHpcKQfG5ZV249J4BaFbQoU8fU_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_qJHpcKQfG5ZV249J4BaFbQoU8fU_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=qJHpcKQfG5ZV249J4BaFbQoU8fU_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fstellenbosch-reviews-b3756743.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/stellenbosch-reviews-b3756743.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-22:3755881 2007-02-22T15:57:34Z 2007-02-22T15:57:34Z InterNATZionale http://realtravel.com/member-m2191964-internatzionale.html <p>a entry by InterNATZionale from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>As many of you know, my aunt Mary and uncle Jim came for a two week visit in South Africa! It was fabulous! They arrived into Cape Town on the 31st of January, and it was a whirlwind of activity until they left on the 16th of February! To start it off, Mary was originally going to travel here alone. For those of you who don't know Mary, she had difficulty ordering a coffee from Starbucks on a trip with Cari and I last winter! I was needless to say a little worried about her journey here! Thank goodness my uncle agreed to travel along!</p><p>They stayed in a beautiful cottage in Camps Bay ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3755881.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_lwXinKqBslaSI9xHeROE3WvvZ7M_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/lwXinKqBslaSI9xHeROE3WvvZ7M_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_lwXinKqBslaSI9xHeROE3WvvZ7M_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=lwXinKqBslaSI9xHeROE3WvvZ7M_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3755881.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3755881.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-01-28:3503056 2007-01-28T15:10:19Z 2007-02-18T13:42:10Z InterNATZionale http://realtravel.com/member-m2191964-internatzionale.html <p>a entry by InterNATZionale from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Summers in South Africa are amazing! Hot, but amazing! The sun, wind, and surf are so welcoming and nice. I arrived into CapeTown late in the evening from Kenya, and was picked up at the airport and taken to Kommetike (spelling?) to a very nice beach lodge. An American woman and her husband run a small transition lodging for the I-to-i volunteer programs in CapeTown, and it was so nice. I felt like I was staying in a family friend's house for the weekend. It was right on Long Beach, a gorgeous white sand beach with big waves and cold Atlantic water.</p><p>The i-to-i volunteers came in ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3503056.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_fNTgt.LGNRgio1-5iQgnSGz09Ig_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/fNTgt.LGNRgio1-5iQgnSGz09Ig_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_fNTgt.LGNRgio1-5iQgnSGz09Ig_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=fNTgt.LGNRgio1-5iQgnSGz09Ig_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3503056.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3503056.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-15:3678291 2007-02-15T16:52:44Z 2007-02-17T18:36:39Z Denny & Sally http://realtravel.com/member-m3542938-denny__sally.html <p><em>"You know I LOVED seeing all the wildlife on the island!"</em></p> <p>a entry by Denny &amp; Sally from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Today we arose early, ate a hearty breakfast with Alida at the B&amp;B, and then set off to try AGAIN to ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (there have been high winds for the past few days and the cable car has not been running). Being still too windy, we went to the Two Oceans Aquarium near the Victoria &amp; Alfred Wharf. It is a charming, though small, aquarium which I found to have excellent children's displays and activities -- including a really fun petting tide pool. The ranger talks that went along with the penguin and seal feedings were excellent also. Two people had paid ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3678291.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_N5aWDrDD7wXyq-r-8IHX6Va5bx4_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/N5aWDrDD7wXyq-r-8IHX6Va5bx4_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_N5aWDrDD7wXyq-r-8IHX6Va5bx4_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=N5aWDrDD7wXyq-r-8IHX6Va5bx4_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3678291.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3678291.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-12:3651261 2007-02-12T12:49:13Z 2007-02-17T18:25:57Z Denny & Sally http://realtravel.com/member-m3542938-denny__sally.html <p><em>"This is truly a paradise!"</em></p> <p>a entry by Denny &amp; Sally from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Carlene certainly out did herself in finding this beautiful B&amp;B and negotiating such a wonderful "local" price! We are SO spoiled and so out of our usual accommodation style (backpacking)! However, we are also LOVING IT! I am sitting out on the balcony as I type even now, watching the kite sailors and wind surfers. Denny and Carlene have gone shopping. lololol</p><p>We have spent the last few days exploring the area -- roaming north along the coast and then south through Cape Town to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Victoria Wharf in Cape Town and the small towns as you drive ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3651261.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_prfYICKmcuFVt1vPkcV-ZZcJAwQ_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/prfYICKmcuFVt1vPkcV-ZZcJAwQ_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_prfYICKmcuFVt1vPkcV-ZZcJAwQ_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=prfYICKmcuFVt1vPkcV-ZZcJAwQ_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3651261.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3651261.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-02-16:3685302 2007-02-16T09:45:51Z 2007-02-16T10:37:47Z Karen Watkins http://realtravel.com/member-m1150543-karen_watkins.html <p><em>"Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful ravines on the Peninsula"</em></p> <p>a entry by Karen Watkins from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-south_africa-reviews-hotels-d5079.html">Cape Town, South Africa.</a></p> <p>Could be published in Die Buite Burger</p><p>Every summer, between January and March, one of the most spectacular and recognisable flowers is in bloom, Disa uniflora. These large red flowers, up to 10cm across, occur along streams and wet rock clefts. There are a number of places to see them on Table Mountain – along the stream across the concrete road from the Overseer’s Cottage, in Skeleton Gorge, along the Aqueduct, but one of the best places is what is undoubtedly the most beautiful ravines on the Peninsula, Myburgh’s Waterfall Ravine.</p><p></p><p>The route is not for the faint hearted or ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3685302.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_RRBt0xaCBcY4r9185bb-NnRv1fY_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/RRBt0xaCBcY4r9185bb-NnRv1fY_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_RRBt0xaCBcY4r9185bb-NnRv1fY_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=RRBt0xaCBcY4r9185bb-NnRv1fY_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcape_town-journals-j3685302.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/cape_town-journals-j3685302.html