During my travels throughout the years, both locally and internationally, there is almost no place that quite compares to the natural beauty and diversity than that of the magnificent Cape winelands in the Western Cape. It is no wonder that many international visitors flock here in their droves. There are an abundance of unique wine estates offering award-winning wines and world-class restaurants, luxurious five-star hotels and charming B&B’s, off-the-beaten track adventure and cultural activities, not to mention spectacular vineyard and mountain views that are a nature and photographer lover’s dream.

Franschhoek’s main road on a sunny winter’s day.

I was recently invited to sip, savour and explore my way through the beautiful and historic towns of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. I never tire of visiting the winelands and was excited to return to some places that I had previously visited, and experience some new places and spaces. Here is what Craig Howes and I discovered during our trip, including an interesting cultural outing to Kayamandi, situated just outside Stellenbosch. Happy reading travel, foodie and wine lovers!

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