Celebrate the Robertson Wine Valley in Spring on the banks of the Breede River at the 12^th annual Wine on the River festival.

During the weekend of 20 – 22 October 2017, the banks of the Breede River on Goudmyn Farm will come alive with the valley’s esteemed winemakers, local chefs and producers. This picturesque centralized festival gives consumers the opportunity to taste award-winning wines from almost 30 wineries. Unwind, relax and enjoy fresh country air, beautiful scenery and warm spring sunshine with an array of delightful treats, local country cuisines and great music.

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September was a bumper month as far as road trips go. I’m not sure I’ve ever had so many within one month, along with day trips here and there. Not that I’m complaining mind you! I absolutely adore road trips and discovering little hidden gems and interesting people on our travels. There is definitely no shortage of either of those in South Africa.

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Travelling along the N2 highway with picturesque scenes of rolling canola fields, majestic mountains and lush forests is something I have always enjoyed, not to mention exploring interesting towns and villages along the way. Growing up in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, we travelled on the N2 highway through the scenic and world-famous Garden Route on a number of occasions, sometimes staying over in beautiful places such as Knysna or Wilderness.

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