June 2026

Franschhoek Bastille Festival: French Flair in the Cape Winelands

Franschhoek Bastille Festival: French Flair in the Cape Winelands

Franschhoek Bastille Festival: French Flair in the Cape Winelands Each July, Franschhoek throws a weekend-long party in honour of its French roots. The Bastille Festival fills the village with wine, food, and music, and it has grown into one of the Cape’s busiest winter events — an event locals plan a weekend around, and visitors

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Cape Town restaurants with fireplaces

8 Cape Town Restaurants with Fireplaces Worth Booking Now

Cosy Up at These 12 Cape Town Restaurants with Fireplaces Cape Town winters won’t make headlines in Reykjavik or Edinburgh. By European standards, the temperatures are mild — rarely dropping below 7°C, and often sitting comfortably in the mid-teens through June and July. But mild doesn’t mean dry, and it doesn’t mean warm. The Cape

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