It's waterblommetjie season in the Western Cape and pickers can be spotted harvesting this locally indigenous flower that grows in shallow ponds between June and September.
The waterblommetjie (Aponogeton distachyos) is one of South Africa's most famous edible plants with a long history of use by the indigenous Khoikhoi, both medicinally and as a nutritious food.
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Put on your hiking boots and join a Weekend Cape Camino walking through farmlands in the Boland in aid of StreetSmart SA from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 May 2022.
“We are thrilled to partner once again with Cape Camino and Cape Town’s iconic Labia Theatre for inspiring personal pilgrimage experiences. When you support StreetSmart…
The picturesque Boland town of Wellington with its beautiful historic buildings, gracious hospitality and an array of tourism attractions is an inviting destination for a crisp winter's day.
Pop in at the visitors' information centre next to the majestic Dutch Reformed church at the top of Main Road for recommendations. A good starting point to…
Heading out to Paarl on a sunny autumn day is food for the soul, especially if you take time to explore some of the lesser known spots and discover new offerings at familiar destinations.
Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, Paarl is renowned for its gracious hospitality, unparalleled scenic beauty, wide open spaces…
With the national lockdown easing to Level 3 in June, South Africans are once again allowed to exercise at any time of the day. If you are lucky enough to live in the beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington, you can take a meander along their self-guided heritage routes and rediscover the colourful histories…