SLOWMO Travel along Cape South Coast
Article on slower and more mindful travel written by Marguerite van Wyk in Sarie, July/August 2021. With the upward trend in domestic travel comes the need to slow down, stop at small rural villages and farm stalls, meditate and hike. The article singles out Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai and De Kelders where the Klipgat Cave leads visitors down 200 steps to where the KhoiKhoi lived 2000 years ago. I am sending picture via telegram....
The History of High Street, Hermanus – presenation by Dr Robin Lee
The historic High Street of Hermanus in the Western Cape has recently been upgraded and renewed. In this presentation, the history of the street and stories of some of the founding families of the town are explored. View on YouTube...
The 5 best towns in South Africa for Digital Nomads
Cape Town has recently been named on a number of lists as one of the best cities in the world for remote working. This is good news for the city, which is targeting digital nomads as part of their overall destination marketing strategy. Yet many locals are moving the other way. There’s a growing number of South Africans who are looking towards ‘semigration’ to take them away from their traditional offices in big cities and into permanently remote working scenarios. And they’re doing this not only to change their work habits...
World Environment Day 2021
World Environmental Day is celebrated on 5 June, annually to encourage awareness and environmental protection. The day is all about clean-ups and in the Overstrand we had been doing much to bin trash and keep our environment as clean as possible. We have photos from Hawston, Hermanus CBD and High Street, Zwelihle and Onrus tidying up well. #Reimage #Restore #Recreate ...
Things To Do in Stanford in Winter
Winter is our secret season as the weather holds up and allows for hikes along the Klein River and a stroll around town browsing at the many antique shops. Wine, beer, gin and grappa tasing is an add-on when coffee is simply not enough. Have a look at what we suggest for winter days in Stanford. Click to continue reading ...
Between mountain and sea
I count myself fortunate to have been able to experience the natural beauty of the Kogelberg, both as a child and an adult, working with WWF South Africa to secure as much as possible of its biodiversity and surrounds for the benefit of people and nature. © Andrea Weiss Looking back towards Clarence Drive, the road that carves its way between mountain and sea to the coastal towns of Rooiels, Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond in the Kogelberg. Home is where the heart is With its high mountain peaks, rugged kloofs, sometimes wild...
Records Tumble for Trautman and Watkinson at the 2021 Race2Stanford
Matt Trautman and Annah Watkinson raced to victory in the 2021 Race2Stanford, presented by SEESA, on Saturday 24 April. Both set course records for the challenging 113-kilomtre (70.3-mile) route, which started in Hermanus and finished in the nearby village of Stanford. Pristine weather, on the early Autumn day, made for perfect racing conditions allowing elite and age group triathletes alike to push for personal best times. As the warm sun rose over the breathlessly calm ocean, in Walker Bay, 250 brave athletes swam out into the turquoise New Harbour. A 1 900-metre...
We ♥️ Hermanus
The power of marketing tourism in Hermanus & the Overberg Click to read article...
First Fridays, the social event in Hermanus for art lovers
First Fridays, the social event in Hermanus for art lovers Talk to gallerists, art lovers and drink wine from this famous region Experience the Hermanus Art Walk at night on First Fridays, a monthly event in which all 22 galleries in the town remain open until 8.30 pm. The trendy event draws people from all walks of life, who meet and mingle with respected gallerists and marvel at works of South African masters and up-and-coming talent. You can do the art walk any day of the week, just pick up a map at...
Relax and recharge at The Guardian guesthouse in Hemel-en-Aarde
Nestled in the beautiful and (aptly named) Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley, The Guardian Guest House and Cottage is the perfect self-catering spot when looking for some serious R&R. Continue Reading...