Travel Stories

Apr 27, 2023 • 5 min read

Cape Town is hard to leave, but take a day trip outside the city, and you'll be glad you did.

Apr 26, 2023 • 6 min read

With mountaintop hiking trails and gorgeous sandy beaches, some of the best experiences in Cape Town are completely free.

Apr 25, 2023 • 6 min read

The best places for family fun in the South African capital.

Apr 22, 2023 • 5 min read

Cape Town's neighborhoods each have their own unique charm. Here are seven of the best and what you'll find there.

Apr 22, 2023 • 5 min read

Cape Town is home to some of the most spectacular attractions in the world and we want you to see them all without breaking the bank.

Apr 21, 2023 • 5 min read

Travel safely around Cape Town with this guide to the city’s transportation options.

Jul 14, 2022 • 7 min read

In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, follow his legacy throughout South Africa.

Nov 11, 2019 • 9 min read

Christo Brand started as Nelson Mandela’s prison guard, but he went on to forge a bond of friendship with the icon.

Oct 14, 2019 • 6 min read

Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, but its wildlife is also enthralling. Here’s our guide to five exciting species and how to see them.

Oct 7, 2019 • 4 min read

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is one of the top attractions in Cape Town, and there so much to see and do. Here are 10 great ways to enjoy your time.

Sep 20, 2019 • 6 min read

Sometimes you just need to find a family-friendly attraction. Luckily, Cape Town abounds in activities for every member of your clan.

Sep 19, 2019 • 4 min read

Markets in Cape Town have a long history, and the scene continues to evolve. So to find your perfect treasure in a Mother City's markets, follow our guide.

Sep 16, 2019 • 5 min read

Cape Town coffee culture is as much a part of city life as a visit to the beach or a hike up Table Mountain. Here are the ten best places to grab a cuppa.

Sep 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Cape Town public art fills streets and parks, with many of the works commemorating South Africa’s troubled past. Here are some of the best on display.

Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read

Jagged peaks, rolling hills, grand manor houses and sunny skies – the Winelands is a remarkable region to visit, and that’s before you’ve set foot in a winery.

Jun 13, 2019 • 4 min read

There’s an old joke that in South Africa, chicken is classed as a vegetable. This is a country where the braai (barbeque) is a national symbol and meat…

Jun 5, 2019 • 4 min read

There is a gin boom in Cape Town and it's spreading across South Africa, with around 50 distilleries now producing no fewer than 250 different gins…

May 29, 2019 • 3 min read

When June rolls around, Capetonians tend to wrap up and hibernate, sheltering from the winter rains. To entice them out of their homes, restaurants and…

Mar 22, 2019 • 5 min read

As major world cities go, Cape Town is pretty affordable. Eating out is fairly cheap by European or North American standards, and many of the museums and…

Aug 14, 2018 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet Local Lucy Corne fell in love with Cape Town following an overland trip across the continent. She was hooked by its mountain-meets-beach…

Aug 9, 2018 • 6 min read

The suburbs of Soweto, part of metro Johannesburg, and Khayelitsha, the vast township on the Cape Flats east of Cape Town, are throwing off their…

Jul 18, 2018 • 6 min read

Table Mountain, white-sand beaches, rich history and cosmopolitan culture and cuisine have long lured people to visit Cape Town, but today the Mother City…