Travel Massive is a global community focused on connecting travel leaders, innovators and creatives to collaborate and share ideas on a local level, bringing together leading travel brands,
Nelson Mandela would have been 100 years old on the 18th of July 2018, and to mark the occasion I was invited to join an
An invitation to join a day of Sparkles and Spoils with Shimansky Diamonds had me embarking on an itinerary that offered up the best of Cape
After a R120-million rejuvenation project, The Ritz hotel in the vibrant Cape Town suburb of Sea Point is ready to welcome locals and tourists to
I was invited to join a select group of media to walk the streets of Observatory, or Obs as it’s fondly known. Guided by Jana Leonard and
On 18 April 2017 Travel Massive Cape Town came together for a spectacular event at the Two Oceans Aquarium in partnership with WTM Africa, celebrating both
I was invited by Venture South’s Mike Stott to spend a morning cycling Cape Town on one of their amazing Chilled Squirrel e-bikes. Invited to enjoy their Traditional
‘It is the crowning effort of a team of men and women who bring at that moment, the training of a lifetime. Structured with
One&Only Cape Town. – Together with the One&Only Cape Town, Manley Communications and Escape + Explore, and with the phenomenal Seth Shezi at my side, we
One&Only Cape Town. – Together with The One And Only Hotel Cape Town and Manley Communications, I had the great pleasure of co-hosting the #OOCTInstaWalk for a selection
The Westin. – Together with my visiting Canadian friend Vivian Vassos, I joined The Westin Cape Town for an opportunity to Touch the Cape Town Skies at
Most escape to the country for a weekend away, while I prefer to head from the country into the city some urban infused living. The
I had the great pleasure of falling in love with Cape Town all over again, this time from the air as I took the
Cape Town. – We held our first Travel Massive #MiniMassive, gathering a few local media and bloggers to the Waves for Change container site on the beachfront in Muizenberg,
Recently I was interviewed by Future Cape Town about my love for Cape Town and whether I consider it to be African City … A great honour. I
Travel Massive Cape Town launched on the 30th April at Once in Cape Town, hosted by Simon Lewis, Travelstart South Africa and myself, and photographer Francois Pistorius Photography was there to
Cape Town may not have snow, skiing or toboggan parks, but if speeding down the slopes is your thing, what we do have are numerous fabulous sand
Just back from an incredible trip to Thailand, I was thrilled to receive an email advising that I’ve been included in the cometocapetown post about
Interview. – As I celebrated 6 years from the day I started The Incidental Tourist, I sat down with Cape Town Etc for some
To retreat is to take time out from the world, to cleanse and exercise the body and quiet the mind and come to rest in
Glamping has become a popular option for those looking to get out into the country, without having the roughness of the country get to them
Active Holidays For All, From The Gentle Explorer To The Adventure Seeker.
Inside South Africa: 5 Extraordinary Experiences for American Express Essentials. From Cape Town to the Kruger National Park, 5 South African bloggers – including myself
This past week we held our Winter Travel Massive event gathering at O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa for a Pre-Mandela day celebration. It was
About Dawn Jorgensen, The Incidental Tourist.
You think you know a city. Then an invitation comes for dinner and a show at a place you’re yet to hear of, in this
Tintswalo Atlantic. – A 5-star luxury lodge found on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean between Hout Bay and Cape Town, mirroring the majesty
TBEX. – I have just come off an inspiring and invaluable TBEXAsia Conference in Bangkok. One that focussed on the ever evolving world of travel
It is no secret that I advocate for African travel and do much to encourage that this vibrant, diverse and rather magical continent be explored
Cape Town. – I enjoyed more One&Only Resorts love with an overnight at the One&Only Cape Town on Wednesday to attend the #ReubenInvites island style banquet
I bravely took exploring to a new level this past month and I encourage you to do the same whilst in Cape Town. As a
Greenpop, my favourite tree planters, are to host their 8th annual Festival of Action on the Garden Route. The 2019 Eden Festival of Action will
South Africa’s Cape regions, encompassing the Western and Eastern Cape, are a treasure trove of natural beauty, cultural richness, and adventure. From the cosmopolitan allure of Cape Town to Gqeberha via the serene landscapes of
Airlink flights connecting Cape Town and St Helena Island have made their seasonal return. Flights between South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ and the South Atlantic Island will operate every Saturday until 29 March 2025. These flights
Cape Town, the “Mother City”, as she is affectionately known, has been rated number two in Time Out’s list of 50 best cities in the world. Located close to the tip of Africa, exploring this
The President Hotel Bantry Bay, situated in an idyllic location on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, is leading the way in inclusivity and accessibility amongst South African hotels by introducing Deafgard devices in the
Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans bring ocean awareness to the streets of Cape Town through giant art installations.
The Ultimate Guide to Cape Town, South Africa.
Cape Town Art & Culture Is Calling. Where to get your creative fix in South Africa’s Mother City.
Five Weekend Escapes from Cape Town.
Snug as a lucky Tintswalo bug as I settled in for an escapist night away on the False Bay coastline, overlooking the rather vocal neighbours at the Boulders Penguin Colony and the deep turquoise and
The magnificent Steenberg Hotel & Spa in Cape Town’s Constantia Valley has a noble history, flourishing vineyard, fine restaurants and a range of delicious MCC and wine that will certainly have your heart. By invitation
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of Cape Town while getting dental treatments to protect your smile. Visiting South Africa means embarking on a journey, not just in the travel sense but also in a personal
The Crossing. Some suffered the indignity of running out of cold beer, while others were badly hit by Cyclone Kurumi and fell off the radar. In this month’s kulula khuluma in-flight magazine (March 2020 pages
Exploring Cape Town, any which way. The self-proclaimed sweetheart of South Africa, Cape Town annually draws thousands of tourists to its shores, inviting them to discover all that this internationally celebrated travel destination has to
On the 10th October 2019, SOSNPO and its partners, announced the new dates and updates for the upcoming W12 Congress presented by Grundfos, when solutions and a protocol for tackling global water challenges will be discussed by
Seven Best Hiking Trails to do in Cape Town. South Africa.
Pet-friendly restaurants in Cape Town (and in Joburg and Pretoria) are the best kind of restaurants and ENTERTAINER have invited me to share their recently published post on the best pet-friendly restaurants in our city. Because we all know how
It’s become a bit of a Saturday morning ritual when I’m in town, to pop in at the Oranjezicht City Farm and Market Day to meet friends, get a coffee, find something to eat – which usually
Travel Massive is a global community focused on connecting travel leaders, innovators and creatives to collaborate and share ideas on a local level, bringing together leading travel brands, bloggers, startups and travel insiders. Founded and headed up by Ian
Even though they’re under half an hour from where I now live, I’d never been to the Atlantic Dunes. To be fair, my little car would sink into the soft white ever-shifting sand dunes and
Nelson Mandela would have been 100 years old on the 18th of July 2018, and to mark the occasion I was invited to join an intimate dinner at Reuben’s at the One&Only Cape Town. Gathering
This week Cape Town joined the global Refugee Food Festival with its own hosted events, see Refugee Food Festival ✱ Cape Town ✱ 2018. Inviting talented refugee chefs to cook in local restaurants, the express aim was
Our dam levels won’t rise this easily. Cape Town, please save water. As spotted at the V&A Waterfront, reminding of the drought the city has faced over the last years. Here’s to Winter rains.
The Cape Town epicurean scene never fails to impress and whatever your culinary inclination, foodie satisfaction in the Mother City is almost guaranteed. While the city’s flagship restaurants maintain impeccably high standards, new Chefs and
I’ve been in the Cape Town area since 1996 and know this is where I belong, surrounded by the Cape fold mountains and her rather moody oceans. I proudly and constantly encourage all I meet
When next in Pick n Pay, pick up a copy of the latest Travel Ideas magazine, it’s packed with interesting content and travel stories, and I’m very happy to have an article on my dreamy once in a
An invitation to join a day of Sparkles and Spoils with Shimansky Diamonds had me embarking on an itinerary that offered up the best of Cape Town, in fine company and absolutely indulgent style. Meeting a
After a R120-million rejuvenation project, The Ritz hotel in the vibrant Cape Town suburb of Sea Point is ready to welcome locals and tourists to what is now the most glamorous urban resort in the
The 27th of September is World Tourism Day and I was invited by the V & A Waterfront to celebrate our incredible industry over breakfast. Hosted at the stylish new Radisson RED, a hotel I’d go up in the new
I’m taking some quiet time to appreciate Cape Town, the city I get to call home, and thought I’d write some posts about my favourite Cape Town Attractions, this one is about the Cape of
Cape Town’s Kalk Bay Harbour is an authentic lively working harbour and one of the best places to buy fresh fish straight off the boat. Here you can walk the pier, take in the sights of
It’s time to take a closer look at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, a landmark for stands a short way from the city bowl. Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch
‘No matter where we are, we are here.’ Mrs Abrahams, 1994 Cape Town has much to offer any tourist, international or domestic, and despite being spoilt for choice whatever your area of interest, I recommend
I was invited to join a select group of media to walk the streets of Observatory, or Obs as it’s fondly known. Guided by Jana Leonard and local resident photographer Silas Lekgoathi aka Just Silas, we moved through the
On 18 April 2017 Travel Massive Cape Town came together for a spectacular event at the Two Oceans Aquarium in partnership with WTM Africa, celebrating both our fabulous industry and three years since the first Travel Massive
I was invited by Venture South’s Mike Stott to spend a morning cycling Cape Town on one of their amazing Chilled Squirrel e-bikes. Invited to enjoy their Traditional Food Experience, we deviated somewhat from the route as they
Lufthansa. – Wonderful news for South Africa as Lufthansa adds a direct route from Cape Town to Frankfurt to their schedule. To mark the first non-stop flight on 2 December, I was invited to
Cape Town. – Cheapflights asked me about Cape Town’s sundowners scene … ‘With the sun setting at 8pm during Cape Town’s summer months, those golden hours between day and night are extended and people
Ever high on my travel wish list, Ethiopia is further emerging as one of Africa’s most intriguing new destinations and it’s easy to see why. Beyond the vibrant capital Addis Ababa, there’s Lalibela’s famous
Cape Town. – Cheapflights asked me about Cape Town’s market scene … ‘With summer upon us there are gazillions of opportunities to be outdoors. And if you’re visiting Cape Town, you may want to
#BornToFly is the theme of the 22nd Cape Town International Kite Festival which will fill the sky with incredible kites on 29 & 30 October 2016 in Muizenberg. “We believe everyone is born with
South Africa – Cheapflights asked me about my favourite road trip escape destinations within an easy 3 hours drive of Cape Town. ‘It’s often said that some of Cape Town’s most unique attributes are
August is Women’s Month in South Africa and Travel Massive Africa joined forces with the Department of Tourism to host simultaneous events around the country to celebrate all the wonders of the women in our industry. Cape Town’s
Cape Town. – Together with Fiona Rossiter of Inspired Living SA and Cheapflights, I ventured out on a rather wintery day in search of the best insider spots the city has to offer.
Check your diaries and make a note, there’ll be an exclusive gala screening of the award-winning documentary Symphony of the Soil at the Labia Theatre in support of Soil for Life. US based film-maker Deborah
‘It is the crowning effort of a team of men and women who bring at that moment, the training of a lifetime. Structured with the inherited technique and skill of a millennium – all
One&Only Cape Town. – Together with the One&Only Cape Town, Manley Communications and Escape + Explore, and with the phenomenal Seth Shezi at my side, we have launched tailored ’One&Only Cape Town Insta-Walks’ that will take
Cape Town. – Equipped with a gorgeous Landrover Discovery supplied by Aroundabout Cars | Car Hire, I joined some of the city’s top bloggers for a road trip exploration of Cape Town. Picking up
One&Only Cape Town. – Together with The One And Only Hotel Cape Town and Manley Communications, I had the great pleasure of co-hosting the #OOCTInstaWalk for a selection of International Lifestyle and Travel Journalists attending the We Are
There are some words children shouldn’t know. Regrettably scary words like ‘tumour’ become part of the reality and vocabulary of a critically ill or injured child. Now we have the power to help give them
The Westin. – Together with my visiting Canadian friend Vivian Vassos, I joined The Westin Cape Town for an opportunity to Touch the Cape Town Skies at their first Full Moon Dinner. Hosted in their premier
