Beautiful Leaf-Peeping Travel Destinations for Autumn 2026
Ah, autumn. The season that makes the end of summer feel surprisingly welcome. Cooler days roll in, wardrobes move to richer textures and suddenly looking at trees, kicking through leaves and taking long walks in the countryside feels like the obvious thing to do. And then there’s the colour. Trees turn, hillsides glow and everything feels a little more cinematic.
Our Top Nightlife Hangouts in Stellenbosch
When the sun sets over Stellenbosch, the corks come out. Here’s your inside scoop on where locals swirl, snack and settle in for seriously good wine.
8 Things You Need to Know When Investing in Property
Property investment is becoming more and more popular among those who want to expand their financial portfolio. We’re curated a list of the top 8 most important things to consider when purchasing an investment property.
Before You Click: The Ethics of Travel Photography
When you join a photography tour, it is easy to focus on getting the perfect shot. But great travel photography is not only about composition, lighting, and timing. It is also about respect. As a guest in another location, you are stepping into people’s everyday lives, communities, and meaningful spaces. The way you photograph others should reflect curiosity, humility, and especially care.
Inside Chef Michelle Theron’s World at Vergenoegd Wine Estate
Seasonality has become part of everyday dining, particularly in the Cape, where chefs increasingly cook with local harvests front of mind. Recently appointed to lead gastronomy at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Executive Chef Michelle Theron brings more than 20 years of fine-dining experience to a 160-hectare farm known for regenerative agriculture and its famous flock of Indian Runner ducks, which naturally manage pests in the vineyards.
Autumn Conferencing Venues in South Africa That Change the Way Teams Connect
Across the Cape Winelands and the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, conferencing venues come into their own this time of year. Think vineyard views instead of blank walls. Fireside chats instead of fluorescent lighting. Fresh air between sessions.
It’s the season for team getaways that actually work.
So, if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to plan a conference, strategy session, or leadership retreat – this is it.
We’ve put together a list of five standout venues doing it right this autumn.
Unmute Dance Theatre Takes Centre Stage – From Cape Town to Europe
South Africa’s arts scene is no stranger to bold storytelling, but every now and then, something comes along that shifts the conversation entirely. This April, Unmute Dance Theatre is doing exactly that — taking its powerful, inclusive performances from local stages to Europe, and back again, with a message that’s impossible to ignore.
A New Gourmet Sandwich Destination on Bree: The Whip Club
Cape Town’s Bree Street restaurant scene has long been one of the Mother City’s most vibrant culinary corridors – its bustling strip dotted with cafes, wine bars and international eateries drawing locals and visitors alike. Tucked into this gastronomic hotspot is a fresh neighbourhood star: The Whip Club, the new gourmet sandwich and coffee hatch at 61 Bree Street, brought to life by the team behind The Wiggle Room.
TWENTY2ONW: Your Piece of Quiet
Blok, the award-winning developer known for redefining urban living, proudly announces its latest property development, TWENTY2ONW. Situated in the heart of Sea Point, this innovative residential project offers a serene retreat amid the city’s vibrant coastal energy.
Unlock the Future of Urban Living in the Heart of Cape Town with Blok’s 18th Development TENONV
TENONV, a visionary development by Blok is poised to redefine the landscape of Cape Town’s CBD. Sitting between the serene tranquillity of the Company’s Garden and the eclectic energy of the historic city centre, TENONV is Blok’s 18th development and its first in Cape Town’s bustling city bowl. TENONV is an adaptive new development that embraces our world-class city’s unique contrasts in perfect harmony.
Unlocking Human Connection: Explore Blok’s 17th Development – ONE46ONM for Unparalleled Living
For many South Africans, Sea Point in Cape Town is more than just a place to live; it’s a destiny of connection. Blok CEO, Jacques van Embden, dives into the link between cosmopolitan living and the dynamic new development ONE46ONM, revealing how its seaside neighbourhood has become the epicentre of the urban pulse and the embodiment of urban connection.
A Fresh Start for Southern Sun de WAGEN in Stellenbosch
Following the recent floods which saw the Eerste River burst over its banks, it was good to see that things have started normalising in Stellenbosch again. Water stood ankle high in places at the Southern Sun de WAGEN Hotel we were told, and they had to evacuate their guests swiftly.
