Africa
In Honor of African Penguin Awareness Day
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 9th, 2011
Tomorrow is African Penguin Awareness Day. Did you even know there were penguins in Africa? South of Cape Town, near Simonstown at a place called Boulders Beach, you can find these little guys going about their business. Boulders is park of the broader Table Mountain National Park. And, having the penguin colony there is what […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 5: Roadtrip
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 8th, 2011
In part 5 of our guest post series, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, from Craig of YTravelBlog, he takes us on a road trip outside of Cape Town to some of the great little towns and nooks just a quick drive away from downtown Cape Town! Road Trip! Take a one day road trip south of Cape […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 4: Apartheid Legacies
Written By: jeff
Posted On: September 1st, 2011
In part 4 of our guest post series, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, from Craig of YTravelBlog, he shows that while apartheid is gone, the remnants and symbols of the old regime are still around Cape Town showing people what it was like not too long ago. Take it away Craig! Robben Island Robben Island, the former […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 3: Natural Wonders
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 25th, 2011
In part 3 of our guest post series ¨I Love Cape Town¨ from Craig of YTravelBlog, he shows some of the natural sites in and around Cape Town. The good thing about this city is that you always feel connected to nature and the natural beauty of the city and the Cape. Enjoy! Table Mountain The […]
A Splash of Color at Birds of Eden
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 22nd, 2011
Last week I gave you a few shots from Monkeyland in South Africa. Next door is an equally enjoyable reserve, the Birds of Eden. In some ways this adventure is a little more fun and interactive…some of the birds actually come and sit on your shoulder, your back, your head. Yes, it happened to me […]
Springtime Blooms in the Cape of South Africa
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 19th, 2011
Springtime just about anywhere is a great time to explore. But, in South Africa, it always seems particularly beautiful to me. Just to the east and south of Cape Town, you will find the home to the smallest floral kingdom in the world, the Cape Floral Kingdom, around Agulhas and Struisbaai. Springtime travel to South […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 2: Shopping and Dining
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 18th, 2011
In part 2 of our guest post series from Craig of YTravelBlog, ¨I Love Cape Town¨, he shows off more of his photos of places where you can get out and relax with a little food and a little shopping in Cape Town. Enjoy! Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront The lively Victoria and Alfred Waterfront […]
A Few of the Monkeys From Monkeyland, Primate Sanctuary
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 15th, 2011
Monkeyland sits just outside Plettenberg Bay in South Africa in the Tsitsikama Forest. This is the place where monkeys come to be rescued from the care or use of humans. If it wasn’t for Monkeyland, these animals would likely be dead, or worse, living caged or abandoned. But here, they thrive, they live as they […]
Broken-Tusk Elephant Close-Up
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 12th, 2011
There’s a reason the Addo Elephant Park is one of the best places to see elephants when traveling in South Africa. Once prolific in the region, their numbers got dangerously low when, in 1931, the park opened. Poaching of the smaller game is still an issue. But, the park is carefully managed to ensure these […]
I Love Cape Town Photo Series Part 1: Beaches
Written By: jeff
Posted On: August 11th, 2011
Today’s post comes from Craig of the popular travel blog, YTravelBlog. Among the many places around the world, they’ve been is Cape Town, South Africa. It’s also one of my favorite cities in the world. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing some of their photos from Cape Town to show off this great […]