Small Town Bucket List
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The Western Cape small towns bucket list

Locals share the special experiences in their small towns

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penguin colony
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See rare African penguins in two beautiful Cape environments

Visit them in Boulders and Stony Point Nature Reserve + both coastal drives there are gorgeous

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Cape Town Gin - Gin Distilleries
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Gin Distilleries in and around Cape Town

Our guide to the best creators of gin in Cape Town, and where to find them!  

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Golden Dish Athlone
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The best Gatsby in Cape Town according to locals

Results are in: From masala steak to crayfish gebba

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V&A Waterfront
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Your V&A Waterfront neighbourhood guide

Sculptures, buskers, yacht charters, and hundreds of stores to shop at this summer

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Cape Teddy Bear Fair at Buitenverwachting
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Best Picnic Spots in the Cape Winelands and Surrounds

Sit back, relax and enjoy an outdoor lunch at one of these beautiful wine farms

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The most Instagrammable places to visit in Cape Town

Visit your favourite spots around the Cape from your couch

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Kayaking
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Date Ideas – From First Date To 50th Anniversary

Something for everyone: Food, adventure, relaxed activities, and adrenaline-pumping experiences

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Maidens cove
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A Diverse Guide To Cape Town’s Braai Spots

Venues where you can swim, bring alcohol, windsurf and more

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La Motte Recipe
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Snug Life: Cosy Restaurants With Fireplaces

Baby, it’s cold outside… stay toasty with fireside drinking and dining

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8 spots that are delivering vegetarian and vegan meals

From a giant gatsby to burgers and curries, get your veggie meals delivered

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A New Quaint Cafe That Serves Coffee, Lunch And Vinyl

Chat, learn, eat, relax, listen to vinyl classics, grab a book and admire local art at Café Zör in the Bo-Kaap

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Unique Yoga Studios in Cape Town & Surrounds

Get your downward dog on with this comprehensive list of Cape Town’s best yoga studios.

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The CapeTownMagazine.com Gift Guide

Best UPSs for loadshedding, hotels nights, affordable luxury + 16 other gift ideas 

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Nominate A Friend's New Business For R60k's Worth Of Activation

Over the past six years, CapeTownMagazine.com has activated over 300 new businesses. Now you, too, can also support entrepreneurs by nominating a friend’s new business for our #CapeTownMagNew project 

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Kiff Kombis Tours
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New Experiences: Unique Day Tours For Exploring The Cape

Something nice. Something unique. Something you find out about from your best friends.

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Psst. Our Alternative Bucket List of Hidden Gems

It’s the smallest most unique hidden places that make a city. That make your day. Our team is sharing theirs.

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9 Pools And Water Parks In And Around Cape Town

This list will satisfy everyone from family to friends. Don’t lose it

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Off-The-Radar Beaches: Rocky Coves, Hidden Hamlets, Isolated Enclaves

17 idyllic sandy stretches for families, surfers, trendsetters, people watching and isolation

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Heart, Soul, Scenery and Food at these Special Cape Town Markets

Markets by the seaside, the suburbs and the township

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