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CAPE TOWN TIPS: CHAPMAN PEAK DRIVE (STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND THRILLING)

Attraction review / Attraction Video / Cape Town / South Africa

CAPE TOWN TIPS: CHAPMAN PEAK DRIVE (STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND THRILLING)

…he route runs from Hout Bay to Nooordhoek and is basically a shortcut from Cape Town to the South Peninsula of the Cape. It is a remarkable drive that runs along the side of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It spirals and turns it way around the mountain, with some of the road even being blasted into the side of the hills. It is 9km long and has 114 curves and turns! Along the way are stops and picnic spots clinging to the side of the road, a…

Rovos Rail South Africa (Cape Town to Pretoria): a most remarkable & special experience (review)

Destinations / Rovos Rail / South Africa / transportation

Rovos Rail South Africa (Cape Town to Pretoria): a most remarkable & special experience (review)

…uite on Rovos Rail Train We travelled on the Rovos Train for 2 nights from Cape Town to Pretoria. It was an amazing experience. I loved it. Rovos Rail is an independently owned rail service that was created by a visionary called Rohan Vos. He and his team has hunted down old railway coaches from the 1920s and onwards and restored them into a glorious old world glamour. He also has done the same with old steam engines, that pull the train on some o…

Cape Town: Signal Hill – stunning and a must do!

Attraction review / Cape Town / South Africa

Cape Town: Signal Hill – stunning and a must do!

…y very breathtaking both in the day and even more so at night. You can see Cape Town stretching out in a glistening array of light. It is very stunning indeed. This large mountain apparanetly got the name as it was used to signal to ships out at sea about coming into Port, and later was then used to fire a cannon at noon so ships could set their navigation clocks. And still today the cannon is fired daily. In years past if the cannon was fired up…

Cape Town / Destinations / South Africa

Friday’s Travel Photo: Cape Town Table Mountain

…oria and Albert Waterfront Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a place that I adore. It has stunning scenery, a rich history, amazing restaurants and a creative buzz and energy about it. Cosmopolitan and vibrant. It is also instantly recognizable from the iconic and famous Table Mountain that dominates the city. It is a place I have visited often, and will keep going bac…

Cape Town Restaurant: Beleza Obrigado

Cape Town / restaurant review / restaurants / South Africa

Cape Town Restaurant: Beleza Obrigado

…d by garybembridge. Situated on a busy corner in the Tamboerskloof area of Cape Town as you head up the hill towards the Cable Car Station, this is a strange but popular restaurant. The decor is distinctly “homemade” where someone was happy to tempt fate and get 7 years of bad luck repeatedly by smashing mirrors to create many mosaics of broken glass. The decor and tables are quite retro, and could be and would be more trendy if it did not look qu…

Cape Town Restaurants: TANK

Cape Town / restaurant review / restaurants / South Africa

Cape Town Restaurants: TANK

…something is missing. The sushi though is great, and I suspect the best in Cape Town. There is a large sushi bar with 4 or 5 Asian sushi chefs. But stick to that as the other food is less great. I had seared tuna which was more like well cooked tuna and Mark had “medium” beef that was at best described as very well cooked and dry. The cocktails were yummy, and due to the exchange rate very cheap. An ok evening in an attractive venue, as the decor…

Rovos Rail Steam Engine

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South Africa Tips For Travellers: How To Make The Most Of Your South African Adventure

…ole itself. Big Hole Kimberley South Africa The Penguins Of Boulders Beach Cape Town is such an intriguing city with so much to do that there’s always a reason to return in the future. From the Table Mountain cable car to the various different wineries of the cape, the activities are as diverse as the people you’ll meet. One thing that will appeal to animal fans, though, is the chance to see some of Cape Town’s cutest residents down on Boulder Bea…

Germany / Harz

The Treasures To Be Found In Harz Germany, And Five Other Tips For Travellers

…imber clad houses, for which it was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town escaped damage during World War II and was carefully cared for, with many buildings restored, during East German times using Polish experts. Up on the Castle Mount is the stunning church, museum and complex that towers high above the town. From up here you get gorgeous views over the pretty town and surrounding countryside. If you want to explore it, the history of the…

travel blog

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Bembridge And My Travels & Blog

…rg for 4 years for Unilever. The most crazy thing was that I never went to Cape Town during the 7 years I was in South Africa. This was just pure madness as Cape Town is probably the most beautiful city destination in the world, and now is one of my most favourite places in the world. ⁃ It proved to me that you MUST explore the country around you before you think about going abroad so you do not miss what is on your doorstep all the time. Gary Bem…

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Alaska on a Shoestring: How to Explore Alaska’s Cruise Ports on a Budget

…he gateway to the quickest way to get there over the White Pass behind the town. The Town and Falls This is a town worth exploring, but while wandering around by themselves would be enjoyable, they’ll miss many hidden gems – like I did the first time I went there. So, I recommended they use the free Skagway Convention and Visitors Bureau map as it gives a short history of each building, and all have quite a story behind them. Some places I loved i…

Grecotel Cape Sounio Athens (Hotel Review, Photos & Video)

Athens / Greece / Hotel Review / Hotel Room Video / Tips for Travellers

Grecotel Cape Sounio Athens (Hotel Review, Photos & Video)

Grecotel Cape Sounio Athens (24), originally uploaded by garybembridge. Click here to see the full gallery of my pictures of the hotel It is about 65 Kms for the centre of Athens and about 35 Kms from the airport and on the Aegean coast. The hotel is on a small natural bay and looks directly across to the ruins of the still impressive Temple to Poseiden (Greek God of the Sea) on the top of a hill. The hotel itself is very stylish in design with e…