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Tractor Rides Near Montagu

Fri, 13 Aug (3 weeks ago)

My family and I recently enjoyed a few days in Montagu and a highlight of that winter break was definitely our tractor ride in the mountains near Montagu.

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Posted in Family Travel | SA Photographs | True Traveller's Tales

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The R400's Little Treasure

Mon, 2 Aug (5 weeks ago)

A first time contributor to the Portfolio Travel Blog, Kevin shares his wonderful little Karoo find with other readers...

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems | SA Food | True Traveller's Tales

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A Few Favourite South African Travel Destinations

Wed, 28 Jul (5 weeks ago)

Guest blogger Lynette tells us what she thinks makes South Africa an ideal holiday destination - especially the coastal destinations of the Western and Eastern Cape.

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REVIEWED Solms Delta Wine Estate

Wed, 7 Jul (8 weeks ago)

Mischa Gross, a former employee at Portfolio Collection, enjoyed her recent visits to Solms Delta in Franschhoek so much she just had to share her experiences there with our readers.

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Posted in SA Wines | SA Food | True Traveller's Tales

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Tale of Two Hot Spring Resorts in South Africa

Mon, 5 Jul (2 months ago)

What better way to enjoy the crisp, cold winter weather along Route 62 than to head for one of the hot spring spa resorts?

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10 Reasons Why a Vancouverite Would Rather Live in Cape Town

Thu, 10 Jun (3 months ago)

Vancouverite Dianne Russell, tired of having to repeatedly defend her choice of Cape Town as her home base over the idyllic Canadian city, decides to give her reasons to the world...

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Long Weekend at The Baths in Citrusdal

Tue, 4 May (4 months ago)

Portfolio Travel Blog reader Karin Abrahamse spent a recent long weekend in Citrusdal at The Baths hotwater spring spa, and shares her journal entries and images with us.

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Posted in Family Travel | True Traveller's Tales

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Arniston, Place of Charm and Peril

Mon, 19 Apr (5 months ago)

Guest blogger "Tarsius" tells of shipwrecks, kayaking and shark encounters in Arniston, a fishing village on the beautiful Overberg coastline.

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Posted in South African Travels | Secret Destinations in SA | SA History | True Traveller's Tales

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Art and Beer in Cape Town

Sat, 10 Apr (5 months ago)

An evening of art, beer, food and friends in Cape Town.

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Posted in SA Food | SA Art and Culture | SA Events | True Traveller's Tales

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REVIEWED Romantic Stellenbosch Getaway

Tue, 23 Mar (5 months ago)

A genuine review of one of our luxury Stellenbosch accommodation establishments - unannounced, paid for in full, and meeting all expectations and promises.

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Posted in Most Romantic Getaways | Guest Feedback | True Traveller's Tales

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