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Chapman’s Peak Drive: A Bucket List Experience Near Cape Town

As you may or may not know, my visit to Cape Town last year left an incredible impression on me and still today I long for a return, no matter … Read More

Is This The Most Colorful Bakery In The World?

Charly’s Bakery in Cape Town, South Africa

End of the World – Cape Point in South Africa

Table Mountain and the Bo Kaap Neighborhood in Cape Town

Sex, Slaves and Song: An Unusual Walk Through Cape Town

I’ve been on about 4,312,131 walking tours in my life. Well, maybe not that many but definitely close to it. I like them on the whole, but lately I’ve been … Read More

Penguins Will Bite – A Visit to Boulders Beach Near Cape Town

One of the things I remember most about Cape Town is the stunning natural beauty that exists in clear overabundance. I thought that I’d get over the amazing vistas at … Read More

Five Not to Miss Cape Town Experiences

1. Table Mountain – No visit to Cape Town can be considered complete with a visit to the city’s most iconic image, Table Mountain. Well, unless you’re me. When I … Read More

Boats and Mountains at Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Views of False Bay, Simon’s Town, South Africa

Lion’s Head Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

My Favorite Destination of 2012

Even though I’ve flown more than 100,000 miles this year and visited dozens of countries, this was not a hard decision to make. There was one place that spoke to … Read More

Storms Near Hout Bay, Cape Town South Africa

Cape Town’s Alcatraz – A Somber Visit to Robben Island

The sign at the ticket office said that all tours for the next two weeks were sold out, weird for winter in South Africa. But sure enough, the ferry was … Read More

Groot Constantia Winery Cape Town South Africa

Five Words To Know Before You Visit South Africa

Every country has its own unique linguistic quirks and picking up on these is inevitable when you visit. I heard many new terms during my trip to Cape Town, but … Read More

Misty Cliffs Beach Cape Town South Africa

Stormy Beach at Misty Cliffs, Cape Town

Walking the Fringe in Cape Town

When I first heard that Cape Town had been named the World Design Capital for 2014, I didn’t fully appreciate what that really means. Images of Project Runway filled my … Read More

Five Cities Where I Could Be An Expat

I love living in Washington, DC and I definitely love being an American and that’s why I never thought other countries would appeal to be on a more long-term … Read More

Rainbow at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

Six Funny Signs I Found in Africa

I’ve seen a lot of strange, unusual and downright odd sign around the world, but for some reason I saw more than normal while traveling through southern Africa. I realize … Read More

42 Things I Love About Cape Town

1. Being surrounded by natural beauty at every turn 2. Koeksisters and coffee 3. Visit to Robben Island, where Mandela was once imprisoned 4. Playing with kids during a biking … Read More

Finding Joy in an Unlikely Place – Exploring South Africa’s Cape Peninsula

There are some places on this great planet that just resonate with our souls on a very base, almost instinctual level. There’s no rhyme or reason to this metaphysical travel … Read More

The Other Side: Biking Through a Township in Cape Town

Growing up in the 1980s as an American had its advantages. I have fond memories of the Smurfs, shirts with iron-on decals and big hair. It was also an interesting … Read More

Salt is Love and Other Lessons Learned From a Cape Malay Cooking Experience

I was a little worried walking into the house at #109 on the slopes of Signal Hill. Before my trip to Cape Town I’d never heard of Cape Malay; I … Read More

Cape Malay Recipes

While touring Cape Town, South Africa I had the opportunity to visit the home of a local resident of the Bo Kaap neighborhood for an afternoon of Cape Malay cooking. … Read More

Great White Shark Diving in South Africa

I’d like to think I’d try just about anything once, well except for watching the Spice Girls in concert. That I cannot do. But as far as adventurey, travely experiences … Read More

Five Ways Cape Town, South Africa Surprised Me

I recently returned home from an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime journey exploring Cape Town and the surrounding region. I spent a week in the Mother City as the guest of Cape Town … Read More

The Big Reveal: My Next Trip is to…

Ok, so if you follow me on Twitter then you’ve probably figured this out already, but I thought I’d make the announcement official. This Friday I leave for a once … Read More

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