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Hermanus: The Historical Heart of the Overberg

by Julia Strydom | May 30, 2018 | Activities, Culinary, Destinations

When you think of Hermanus, the quaint little seaside town in the heart of the Overberg, three things generally spring to mind: sprawling coastline, quaint, turn-of-the-century architecture, and, of course, whales. While a visit to the serene seaside settlement in...

Camps Bay: The Crown Jewel of Cape Town

by Julia Strydom | May 25, 2018 | Activities, Destinations

Author James Thurber said in one of his more famous books that “beautiful things don’t ask for attention” – and while I’m sure Mr. Thurber meant his words in a more anthropological way, the same can’t be said for Camps Bay, the undeniable Crown Jewel of Cape...

Village n Life Intern Experiences African Adventure at Aquila

by Julia Strydom | May 23, 2018 | Activities, Destinations, Diary of an Intern, Environment, Staff

Milou Rooijakkers, an intern at Village n Life, recently went on a wonderful day outing to the famed Aquila Private Game Reserve, situated between De Doorns and Ceres in the Southern Karoo. Hailing from The Netherlands, Milou was excited to see more of what South...

Studio G: Gerhard Van Niekerk Talks Art, Curation and His Vision

by Julia Strydom | May 11, 2018 | News and Updates

Gerhard van Niekerk is not only a talented artist and sculptor, he is also the curator for the beautiful Studio G Gallery at The Bay Hotel, and the maker of the exquisite sculpture currently on display on the lawns of Camps Bay Retreat. Van Niekerk has a personal...

Magical Packages at Mint this May

by Julia Strydom | May 7, 2018 | Activities, News and Updates

Sarah Jessica Parker once said: “every once in a while, a girl has to indulge herself” and we couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re hard working career woman (or man, for that matter!) or just someone who needs to take some time for themself, you’ll be hard pressed to...