WHAT TO DO IN WORCESTER

WHAT TO DO IN WORCESTER

A selection of great places to eat and stay, along with fun things to do in and around Worcester in the Western Cape. Most people rush along the N1 on their way to somewhere and many probably don’t even flutter an eyelash at Worcester. However,  there’s a lot...
MOSSEL BAY IN 48 HOURS

MOSSEL BAY IN 48 HOURS

If you spend some time in this coastal town, you’ll find there’s lots to discover! Here’s a guide to places I think are worth visiting if you decide to stay in Mossel Bay for a night or two rather than just passing through. Mossel Bay is an oft overlooked town as many...
THE KLAARSTROOM HOTEL, KLEIN KAROO

THE KLAARSTROOM HOTEL, KLEIN KAROO

The Klaarstroom Hotel,  first opened in 1874, is filled with furniture and artefacts from yesteryear, along with a bar that has been built entirely from ox wagons. It’s a wonderful spot to stop in for a good home-cooked meal and a cold one. Where is it?You’ll...
MATJIESFONTEIN

MATJIESFONTEIN

In Matjiesfontein, it’s just you, The Lord Milner Hotel, two museums, a coffee shop a pub, and the occasional train passing through. And perhaps a ghost or two… Where is it?Matjiesfontein is on the N1 between Touws River and Lainsburg, approximately 250km...