City Guide

Links and resources for the Mother City.

Markets and Fairs in Cape Town

I am a huge fan of markets, and in Cape Town we really are spoilt for choice. We’ve got everything from trendy gourmet food markets like the Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstock to the simple but well-stocked fresh organic produce markets like the Timour Hall Organic Market in Plumstead. Join me in ditching the mall, and find your local market instead (it’s way more fun).

Places to Eat ‘n’ Drink

A (growing) collection of my favourite places to eat, drink and be merry.

Cape Town Events Calendar

Things to do and see in Cape Town, the Mother City.

Any upcoming events that have made it on to the Mother City Living radar – usually with an emphasis on things organic, or outdoor expeditions.

Getting around Cape Town

Planes, trains and automobiles… There are many ways of getting around Cape Town (and out of it)… I’ve listed the ones I think are most useful.

Cape Wildflower Season

A guide to some of the best places to see the Cape’s beautiful wildflowers.

Cape Town Winter Specials

A regularly updated list of all the fabulous winter specials in Cape Town: the ones that make the long expensive tourist-ridden summer almost bearable for us locals (and sweeter for those intrepid tourists who do make it here in the cold season)…