Cape Town Travel Blog

Awhile back I was doing some shopping in a local store (think CNA or 7-11) when, to the surprise of the shopkeeper and myself, a tourist started bargaining.  Seems this tourist just assumed that bargaining was the status quo in Africa.  So to prevent you from embarrassing yourself or coming off as...

Among the aspects of Cape Town that you’re unlikely to miss (Table Mountain, the wind) are the public minibus taxis.  The yellow Golden Arrow buses may be bigger, the new “MiCiti” buses may be shinier, and the train may be tougher, but the collection of minibuses is certainly more...

In the build up for the World Cup, Nando’s, a local fast food chain, put together a helpful commercial for visitors.  In true Nando’s form (the company likely holds the record for the highest number of advertisements pulled from circulation), the ad showcased an African “chief”...

So you’re hungry and out exploring Cape Town with just enough time to hit the supermarket for some classic Cape Tonian snacks.  What to try??  How about: 1. Biltong aka dried meat of some animal.  Some people prefer it to jerky, others find it too tough.  Variations on the theme include droewors...

Word on the street is there’s some major South Africa bashing going on in European media, particularly in relation to crime and safety during the World Cup.  While American reporters seem to be less paranoid or perhaps less biased, safety is generally on the minds of most visitors  (and locals)...

You’ve booked your tickets, found a place to stay, and have airplane tickets in hand.   While you know where you’ll be on match day, what are your options between games?  Here are a few suggestions (within walking distance/a short drive from the stadium) for before, after, or between games...

With Table Mountain in the heart of the city, its hard to ever be completely lost in Cape Town.  However, having a large mountain, two coasts, a few large bays, and a national park as major features makes Cape Town a bit hard to navigate as a visitor.  Add to this a public transport system that leaves...