Day trips from Cape Town Stellenbosch valley

6 Best day trips from Cape Town

By: Lia
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A visit to South Africa won’t be complete without a trip to the beautiful Mother City, Cape Town. Cape Town is a great base to explore the rest of the beautiful Western Cape province. Within the proximity of an 2 hour drive, you can taste wine, visit a penguin sanctuary, stand on the very edge…

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What to pack for your hostel stay in Japan - Free packing list included

20 Essentials you need for your hostel stay in Japan

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Planning a trip to Japan may sound intimidating, but believe me it does not have to be. Japan is such a self-sufficient country, it’s by far the easiest trip I’ve had to plan and without speaking the language. That said, I did a lot of trip research, I mean like a lot, before going the…

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Day trip from Lisbon Coimbra Cathedral

5 Day trips to take from Lisbon

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Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, is one of my favorite cities. There’s so much to see in and around the city. On our recent trip to Portugal we decided to make Lisbon our base and visit some of the surrounding towns as day trips. Here’s some places you can add to your Portugal travel list to visit…

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Visiting Lisbon’s Belem district

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The area of Belem is just a short tram ride away from busy Lisbon and makes for a great day trip from the city. In Belem you will find some of Lisbon’s most famous historic sites and it is home to the delicious Pasteis de Belem (a different type of pasteis de nata), a must…

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Hiking Lion’s Head, Cape Town

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Hiking up Lion’s Head is a medium hike of 3 hours and rewards you with the most spectacular views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. This is a must do activity if you like the outdoors. Read more on my experience…

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Day trip to Belem Monasterio Jeronimos

Visiting Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery

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Lisbon has a really special place in my heart. The narrow streets, the river, the food and coffee, the tiles and the hospitality really left me with an overwhelming feeling to return immediately just after I left. What I love most about the city is its old-style charm and the amazing monuments left behind by…

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Franchhoek South Africa Church

Photo Pop-up: The church in Franschhoek

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The beautiful old church in the town of Franschhoek, South Africa. Franschhoek is in the heart of the Cape Winelands and a short trip from Cape Town.

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Tokyo Nakameguro Guide - cherry blossoms

Alternative Tokyo: Nakameguro Neighborhood Guide

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Situated on the banks of the Meguro River and a popular place to view the cherry blossoms in spring, Nakameguro is one of Tokyo’s trendiest neighborhoods.  While it’s close to busy Shibuya, strolling along the banks of the river with a mix of hip locals and celebs alike, will have you feeling like you’re in…

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West Coast National Park South Africa Lagoon

Photo Pop-up: Blue lagoons of the West Coast National Park

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West Coast National Park, South Africa.

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Top things to do in Toyko: Explore the MORI Building Digital Art Museum – teamLab Borderless Tokyo

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Visiting the teamLab Borderless digital art museum is Tokyo is like swallowing a rainbow and riding on a unicorn through the forest at midnight. Yes people, it really is that amazing. Visiting teamLab Borderless is something you absolutely have to do on your trip to Tokyo.

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Complete guide to Barcelona’s Parc Güell

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Gaudi’s work at the magical Parc Güell has become part of Barcelona’s identity. A visit to this great city is not complete without a trip to Parc Güell. My guide to Parc Güell will help you plan your visit and make the most of your time at one of the city’s greatest landmarks.

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