Bokkomlaan and Beyond: Discovering the Soul of Velddrif

A coastal town where history, food and tradition flow with the tide Velddrif isn't a place you pass through - it's a place you feel. Where the tang of salt on your skin mingles with woodsmoke and bokkoms drying in the sun. Where every footstep echoes with generations of fisherfolk, artists, and storytellers. And where…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 17, 20250Comments

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A Taste of Real West Coast Life – Slow Travel, Real Connections

Travelling is more than just sightseeing; it's about slowing down and connecting with the heart of a place. Instead of rushing from one tourist spot to the next, imagine taking the time to truly engage with your surroundings—unearthing local secrets and discovering small, authentic moments that make a journey unforgettable. Immersive travel isn't about ticking…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 24, 20250Comments

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Fur the Love of Travel: Explore Bergrivier with Your Pet

It's official—our pets have upgraded from lap companions to full-blown travel buddies. Whether it's a weekend escape or a scenic road trip, more and more South Africans are including their furry friends in holiday plans. And honestly, can you blame them? Who wouldn't want to share riverside sunsets, mountain hikes, and braai snacks with their…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 24, 20250Comments

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Paddle paradise – 7 reasons why you should take up kayaking or canoeing & top spots to enjoy your new hobby

People of all ages and from all walks of life are becoming kayaking and canoeing converts for a number of reasons: It's an outdoor adventure that gives you the chance to explore and be close to nature. 2. It improves your health, cardiovascular fitness, and body strength. 3. It is fun and relieves stress. 4. It's a…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 25, 20230Comments

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SA’S TOP HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS TO VISIT THIS DECEMBER

The December holidays are around the corner and many South Africans are planning where they will stay, and play, this year for their annual getaway. The Bergrivier region, and the beautiful towns situated within it - which are right on Cape Town's doorstep - offers something for everyone this December, and is also close enough…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 25, 20220Comments

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WHY THE SMALL WESTERN CAPE TOWN OF AURORA IS A MUST-VISIT THIS SPRING

A mountain bike challenge, agricultural show, spring flowers, country charm – Aurora is must-visit this September Just inland from the West Coast town of Velddrif, along a stretch of beautiful country road, lies the picturesque town of Aurora, nestled at the foot of the Piketberg Mountains, only 185km from Cape Town. On the…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 24, 20220Comments

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CULINARY CAPERS ON CAPE TOWN’S DOORSTEP: ADVENTURES FOR THE FOODIE

"There is no sincerer love than the love of food." George Bernard Shaw According to Google, the term "foodie" first started trending in 2004. 18 years on and foodies continue to rise in numbers as more people profess, and explore, their love for the world of food and drink. Hand in hand with this is the…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 4, 20220Comments

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5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRY WATERSPORTS – AND WHERE TO GO TO FIND A UNIQUE AQUA ADVENTURE

Watersports are a hugely popular pastime for many South Africans who make the most of our warm climate to get out there, have fun, make memories, and get wild and wet. A few reasons why watersports are so popular include the fact that they're great fun, they're good exercise out in the fresh air (making it good…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 24, 20220Comments

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ANNUAL VELDDRIF SWIM EVENT – YET ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT THIS POPULAR WEST COAST VILLAGE

The 5th Annual Velddrif Swim takes place on Saturday 20 November in the picturesque Port Owen Marina in Velddrif on the West Coast. The event is open to all levels of fitness and is split into three different categories. The 500m Fun Swim is open to all ages and all levels of fitness and is…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 18, 20210Comments

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Bokkomlaan and Beyond: Discovering the Soul of Velddrif

A Taste of Real West Coast Life – Slow Travel, Real Connections

Fur the Love of Travel: Explore Bergrivier with Your Pet

Paddle paradise – 7 reasons why you should take up kayaking or canoeing & top spots to enjoy your new hobby

SA’S TOP HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS TO VISIT THIS DECEMBER

WHY THE SMALL WESTERN CAPE TOWN OF AURORA IS A MUST-VISIT THIS SPRING

CULINARY CAPERS ON CAPE TOWN’S DOORSTEP: ADVENTURES FOR THE FOODIE

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRY WATERSPORTS – AND WHERE TO GO TO FIND A UNIQUE AQUA ADVENTURE

ANNUAL VELDDRIF SWIM EVENT – YET ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT THIS POPULAR WEST COAST VILLAGE

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