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Cool Creative Places | The Old Biscuit Mill In Woodstock
Stepping into the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, you’re instantly enveloped by its vibrant atmosphere and the smells of its many food choices. A stark contrast to the quiet city streets outside. Once a humble biscuit factory, this dynamic marketplace is now a celebration of the city’s industrial heritage and the creative spirit of the people that live here. This is where you can meet some of South Africa’s most innovative and creative designers, artists, and connoisseurs of fine taste and décor. In addition to many eateries, with foods from around the world, it’s also filled with art galleries, clothing, and jewelry shops, most with locally made items. This post…
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Exploring The Woodstock Street Art Scene In Cape Town
Want to explore some of the most amazing street art in South Africa? Visit Woodstock, a colorful community nestled near the heart of Cape Town, which offers the best and most vibrant street art, from both local and international artists. This former industrial city, and one that was a high-risk area due to crime and drugs, is transitioning into a center for creativity. The streets are alive with excellent artwork and murals, telling stories about the area and the struggles of the community. Most visitors take a tour guided by locals to see the street art of Woodstock. And although I planned to take a tour, it was canceled before…
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South Africa Wine Country: Constantia, Stellenbosch, Paarl, & Franschhoek
If you’re visiting South Africa, you can’t miss exploring its beautiful wine country. The wine estates here are quite lovely, most with elaborate, lush gardens, and charming, old-world architecture, framed by stunning mountain ranges in the distance. The warm dry summers and cool, wet South African winters provide exceptional terroir for a variety of award-winning wines. Many are on wine farms that date back over 300 years. This post covers the most popular wine estates to visit in each, what to expect, and how to get around.
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Secret Sunset Rock | Cape Town’s Hidden Gem For Spectacular Sunsets
Looking for the perfect spot to watch the sunset in Cape Town? The coastline offers many stunning locations, but my favorite is the secret sunset spot called The Rock. It’s called a secret sunset spot as it’s hidden among the clifftops, in the brush, behind the posh homes on Ocean Drive. This intimate spot offers an unobstructed view of Camps Beach, Clifton Beach and the Twelve Apostles as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean. In this post, I cover secret sunset rock, how to get there, and what to expect.
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Hiking Lions Head | A Scenic Ascent to A Breathtaking Summit
Striking Lion’s Head Mountain, which sits next to majestic Table Mountain, is one of the most popular hiking trails in Cape Town. It’s a relatively short trail that spirals around the mountain, before a steep ascent on ladders to its summit for stunning panoramic views. The last section is admittedly a little adventurous, but well worth the effort for the 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Robben Island, and Twelve Apostles in the distance. This post covers hiking Lions Head, what to expect, the best time to hike, safety matters, and tips.
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Singapore Travel Guide
Singapore may be one of the smallest countries in the world, yet this cosmopolitan city-state is one of the largest financial hubs in the world and has so much to offer travelers. With its shimmering skyscrapers, top-notch accommodation, vibrant cultural areas, fascinating, futuristic sites, night zoo, UNESCO Heritage melting-pot food culture, there’s a lot to see and do. This travel guide for Singapore features the top attractions, how to get around, safety, logistics, what not to do, visa information, and more to help you plan your trip.
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Your Ultimate Guide To The Best Things To Do In Singapore
Singapore is one of my favorite travel destinations. I’ve visited twice and hope to visit again in the future. This little island is one of the world’s top financial centers, yet its striking, contemporary skyline, rich cultural neighborhoods, commitment to sustainability, and friendly people make it a must-visit destination. Whether you want to admire its fascinating, futuristic architecture, experience the lively and luxurious atmosphere of Marina Bay, enjoy its lush green spaces, explore its diverse cultural areas, indulge in mouthwatering local dishes, or savor the iconic Singapore Sling at its birthplace, you’ll find that Singapore is as diverse as its population. This post covers the best things to see and…
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Singapore Sling In Singapore | An Iconic & Legendary Sip
The Singapore Sling, the iconic cocktail born in Singapore, is a must-try when visiting. Widely regarded as the national drink, this pink-hued, gin-based cocktail was developed by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon at the Raffles Hotel in the early 1900’s. He developed it to look like a fruit punch to adapt to the social etiquette of the time, which discouraged women from drinking alcohol in public. Today, you can still enjoy a traditional Singapore Sling at this historic hotel or try it at trendy bars, bars with stellar views, and a few other unique spots. This post covers the best places to savor the legendary and quintessential, Singapore Sling in Singapore.
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Singapore Night Safari Review: Is It Worth It?
Curious about the Singapore Night Safari and searching for a review to see if it’s worth it? If so, then read on. I visited recently and wrote this overview to share my experience and thoughts, to help you decide if it’s right for you. I’ll get into it more below, but this is the world’s first nocturnal zoo and one of Singapore’s most popular attractions. Is it different from a regular zoo? Definitely! Do you see things that you don’t expect? Yes. Does it get your heart beating? Yes. Do you find yourself wondering how they did it? Yes. But the question still looms: is this nighttime adventure truly worth…
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Best Places To Stay In Singapore | The Ultimate Guide
Singapore is an amazing destination with so many interesting things to see and do. I really loved it! But where are the best places to stay? This post reviews the best accommodations for every budget in a variety of areas or districts around this stunning, sovereign city-state. From the luxurious hotels in glitzy Marina Bay, to more humble accommodation in bustling Chinatown, places in the lively Arab Quarter, a colonial classic in the Civic District, budget options in hipster Katong, all the way to the plush resorts on Sentosa Island. Choose one, or move around, like I did, to experience different parts of Singapore.
