Travel Quiz 32 answer

So you think you know where this photo was taken and who the men are. To recap, here is the photo we are talking about. To check where we took the photo you will have to search this page. Happy travels! Check out other travel quizzes…click here.

Travel Quiz 18 answer

How was your knowledge of flag colours? Did you recognize the colours of this African country? To recap, the colours on the guide’s scarf are the same as the colours on the flag of this country. Answer: the photo was taken in Cape Town, South Africa. And to prove it here is the photo I […]

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, SA

In Cape Town South Africa is a posh area known as V&A Waterfront (Hmm…V and A waterfront). What does V&A stand for? Well, think British royalty…Queen V__. Yes, of course, Queen Victoria. Now the A in V&A…Victoria and ______? I bet you said Victoria and Albert. Right? So did I. But V&A actually stands for […]

Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town

Did you know the world’s first indigenous botanical gardens were created in Cape Town, South Africa? It is true. In 1913 the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens were created on the gentle slopes of Table Mountain. Let’s explore them. (Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it.)   Kirstenbosch Gardens are part of the CFR. The Cape […]

Cape Town City Tour

Cape Town, South Africa. Want a quick overview of the city? Well. there is no better way than taking a hop-on hop-off bus tour. So, come on. Join us as we tour Cape Town. There is our bus. Let’s go! One of the stops is in the V&A Waterfront area near the Clock Tower. So […]

A Tale of Two Hotels, Cape Town

Two hotels sit across the street from each other. Both are on the edge of Greenmarket Square in the Old Business District of Capetown, South Africa. Both are quality hotels…but they represent two entirely different aspects of the city. So different from each other yet they have so much in common. Welcome to the Tudor […]

On Top of Table Mountain, Cape Town

As we head up to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, two things pop into my mind…one sort of expected, one not expected. Thought one (expected)…”I am really here! I am at the south end of the African continent about to look out towards Antarctica! This is real!” Thought two (unexpected)…”On […]

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

            Now you see it, now you don’t. It’s magic! Well,  okay, it actually has to do with weather conditions but Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa  literally can, and does, disappear into the clouds. It happens quickly (within a few hours) and is seemingly unpredictable. Locals ask “Have […]