Looking for ways to keep the kids amused while in Cape Town? These six museums offer lots for them (and you) to discover. Dinosaurs, whales, submarines and Dinky Toys – who said museums were just for grown ups?
Packing Checklist for Travelling with a Baby or Toddler
You’ll be surprised how much stuff you need when travelling with a baby or small child. Here’s a handy checklist you can use for your next trip. Choose your items according to your needs and the type of trip you will be taking. It is important to pack efficiently but don’t pack too much. You … Continue Reading about Packing Checklist for Travelling with a Baby or Toddler
100 Rainy Day Things to Do at Home
Beat the boredom! This is a running list of all the ways we can think of to entertain the kids at home. Especially on rainy days, it’s sometimes hard to come up with creative ideas for activities that keep the kids busy while you catch up on some home organising. Or perhaps you are looking … Continue Reading about 100 Rainy Day Things to Do at Home
10 Of the Best Camping Spots in the Western Cape
The year is in full swing but we still have the pleasure of enjoying all the long weekends before the winter really sets in. Maybe we should use these opportunities to take off our city shoes and embrace the silence, tranquility and peace of a camping trip. Go somewhere where it’s okay to do absolutely … Continue Reading about 10 Of the Best Camping Spots in the Western Cape
A Day at the Ranch
The Cango Wildlife Ranch offers far more than the average zoo. We recently went to Oudtshoorn while staying in Mossel Bay for a short holiday and spent the day at the ranch. It wasn’t the cheapest outing we’ve had as a family, but we all loved the experience and it was definitely worth it.
Kids on Safari
Kids love animals, especially real, live creatures. Above all when seen up close and personal. Hannah, our four-year-old, often delights in running up to us crying “Mommy, Daddy, look what I found!”, a sun-bright smile across her face. By now we’ve learnt to expect some form of crawling creature, her favourite being shongololos. Georgia, our … Continue Reading about Kids on Safari
Five Star Kids
The stationwagon comes to a screeching halt in front of the reception area at the hotel. Before the porter gets a chance to let us out – in the customary five star fashion – my two daughters and I all leap out the car very ungraciously, the two of them practically falling over each other … Continue Reading about Five Star Kids