Cape Town has always had a rich cultural history, but the current state of its street art is off the charts. Art has always been used to comment on social issues, and Cape Town is undoubtedly no exception. In Cape Town’s Woodstock neighborhood, they are even using street art to burst onto the international scene; with …
“What’s the difference between tagging and vandalism,” asked Juma. He let us ponder it for a moment and replied, “Tagging is when you add something without changing the piece, whereas vandalism alters the artwork’s original idea, message, or intent.” That was the moment Juma transformed from being a docent reciting a stale tour to being …
Sitting nearly seven kilometers off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, is a small island famous for all the wrong reasons. Robben Island, named by the Dutch, which translates to Seal Island, was home to Nelson Mandela for 18 years. Although Mandela won a Nobel and served as his country’s president, he was first a …
We love a great road trip. The freedom to come and go as we please and the idea that one road may lead us to crazy, unexpected adventures fuels us to road trip whenever possible. When in South Africa, renting a car and driving the southern coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is an …
Top 5 Must Dos in Cape Town Table Mountain Do not miss taking in the view from atop Table Mountain when in Cape Town. The easiest and fastest way to enjoy the scenery is by cable car. Hiking and biking trails of different skill levels are available and enjoyed very much by locals and tourists. …
Your adventure starts early at White Shark Diving Company in Kleinbaai Harbour in Gansbaai, South Africa. The team at WSDC takes safety very seriously. About an hour was spent teaching each adventurer what to do and what NOT to do while on the boat or in the cage. We both felt safe with the instruction …