Pure enchantment!

A dustland fairytale

A magical hamlet where the streets have no name, Leipoldtville is a kingdom of peace. Talk about surprises! Visiting Leipoldtville felt like chancing upon the...

Back to basics

Set in the stark Sandveld landscape that defies easy explanations, Graafwater exemplifies resilience. This is a place lost to bright lights and fancy amenities. But...

A place to exhale

Without being chocolate-boxy, Piketberg certainly holds its own in the appeal department – from arresting scenery to architectural gems. The Piketberg mountain hovers like a...

Flying high

Zeal reigns supreme in Porterville. It could be the powerful thermals. It could be mountains. But whatever it is, Porterville is a lure for artists...

And the livin’ is easy …

With seven kilometers of beaches, a fresh ocean breeze and commanding views of Table Mountain, Melkbosstrand is a place with perks. Just north of the...

Sunset boulevard

If you like watching the day’s signature, Dwarskersbos is it! The fall of day comes alive almost 365 times a year in this fishing village...

Come hungry

It’s difficult not to blimp out at Die Hut’s legendary Sunday buffets. At R160 per person, driving the 92 km from Blouberg is just...

Place of plenty

Evoking visions of a Van Gogh masterpiece, Moorreesburg sits invitingly amid fields buried in golden wheat, or lying green and billowy beneath a brilliant...

Hotspot

West Coast business hub Vredenburg has more going for it than meets the eye. Despite having a name denoting peace, Vredenburg’s history is quite a...

Pretty interesting

Small-town charm at its best in Vanrhynsdorp Snug between the folds of the towering Matzikamma and Gifberg Mountains lies a town asunder with a rich...