Strand Trips

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Top rated Strand Trips

If You Prick Me Do I Not Bleed? | Oct 11 06'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"Nursing two bruised arms and a severely dented machismo!"

We always knew that planning the trip was going to be difficult - but the really tough decisions are less about budgets and travel logistics and mo... Continue reading »
8,553,600 seconds... | Jan 01 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"99 days - Or roughly 14 weeks/2 376 hours/142 560 minutes/8 553 600 seconds until we leave!"

Well the New Year is upon us. 2007. The Year of our big trip. It seems hard to believe that in just a few short months we will ac... Continue reading »
The Great Backpack Mistake | Aug 26 06'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"Rob & Denise Blunder at the Pawn Shop"

Getting ready for a 9 month trip means lots of forward planning. One of the most important tips that the guide books give is that you HAVE to... Continue reading »
Point of No Return... | Aug 27 06'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"Two One-Way Tickets Booked - No Turning Back Now"

Well we did it...took the plunge...seized the day...grasped the nettle...and a million other idioms I can't quite think of right now. That's... Continue reading »
Watch Out Below! (85 Days & counting) | Jan 14 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

When Denise and I finally decided to commit to our Round the World adventure I knew that I had to convince her to join me in getting... Continue reading »
Stocking Up | Sep 08 06'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"A Backpack, 2 Miner's Lamps, an Emergency Blanket...and a Partridge in a Pear Tree!"

Last weekend was fantastic with Denise's friend from University in Germany, Christoph Binder, joining us for some vintage Cape exploration (and we... Continue reading »
Adieu! Adios! Arrivederci! Auf wiedersehen! Au revoir! Bye Bye! | Apr 08 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Strand

"Watch out world - here we come!!!!! "

Our car has been sold, our final day of work is behind us, our bags have been packed (and repacked!) but the one thing that most firmly&n... Continue reading »

Trips taken near Strand

Cape Town | Jan 24 07'

by AK Andy a 25 year old female traveling as a family from Anchorage, on vacation in Cape Town

Cape Town is of the most scenic cities I've ever been to. The backdrop of Table Mountain and the surrounding ocean encourages constant pictur... Continue reading »
A quick tour of South Africa plus pix | Sep 30 06'

by EJW a female, on vacation in Cape Town

This South African Explorer was a bit of an experiment, but having really enjoyed the coach trip in the middle of my New Zealand adventure, I was s... Continue reading »
Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine | Feb 09 07'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Myburgh's Waterfall Ravine, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful ravines on the Peninsula"

Could be published in Die Buite BurgerEvery summer, between January and March, one of the most spectacular and recognisable flowers is in bloom, Di... Continue reading »
Hiking the new Silvermine Classic Tented Trail | Mar 15 07'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Well worth it - good value"

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Climbing Table Mountain | Dec 04 06'

by April & Chris a 30 year old female traveling as a couple from Denton, on vacation in Cape Town

""We climbed the Platteklip Gorge to the top of Table Mountain. . .""

So, we made it to Cape Town. Our flight yesterday was delayed and then the line for passport control was like 2 hours long - so we didn't mak... Continue reading »
Hiking Cairn-Grotto-Fountain traverse | Nov 18 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Too bloomin hot for hiking"

The weather forecast predicted high temperatures but with most of the route being in the shade and me needing a tough walk in preparation for Valle... Continue reading »
Khayelitsha Township | Nov 14 06'

by Voices of Africa a traveling as a couple from Los Angeles, on vacation in Cape Town

"probably the best day so far in South Africa"

(Ronnie's Story) Nick, his entire family and I did a tour of the largest, single township in South Africa- Khayelitsha. Our tour guide, Jenny, is a... Continue reading »
Hiking adventures on Table Mountain | Aug 24 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"One of the most breathtaking mountain ascents in the world - India Venster."

Published in the Weekend Argus Travel supplement 12/13 AugustCape Town is a popular tourist destination, and on top of most visitors’ lists of thin... Continue reading »
Hiking on Youth Day | Jun 15 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Table Mountain frontal traverse – with dog and after fire"

After four days of miserable weather, Friday 16th - Youth Day was a glorious Cape winter day. The previous weekend two local hikers had spent the n... Continue reading »
Hike to Bos 400 wreck | Aug 26 06'

by Karen Watkins a female from Cape Town, on vacation in Cape Town

"Helicopter pad still used for landings"

If you’re looking for a hike with variety and something for children, this is the one: a shipwreck, a rock scramble, fantastic views and not too lo... Continue reading »