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Have you heard of Hermanus, don’t worry if not. You will certainly know about it as l tell you about a destination that should be on everyone’s South African itinerary. A Spectacular Setting The coastal town of Hermanus is a joy to visit. A world-renowned travel destination! A bustling fishing town full of charming shops, plenty […]

With all but two of the party here. It was time to start boarding. The balloon will not wait, prompt arrival is essential. We all started to limber and clamber not so graciously into the basket. Hoarded into little pens like caged animals this didn’t feel very romantic at all. I had given up on […]

Experience the magic of a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Cape Winelands. See why Ballooning Cape Town offers the best view of the Cape Winelands. The post Ballooning Cape Town offered best view of the Cape Winelands first appeared on Marks Meanderings.

Is Sainte-Chapelle the best of all Parisian monuments? Built in 1248 the royal chapel is a medieval masterpiece built in gothic style on the Île de la Cité. The post Is Sainte-Chapelle the best of all Parisian monuments? first appeared on Marks Meanderings.

Please accept my apologies for the lack of activity on Mark’s Meanderings. For me January has been a crazy, challenging and disappointing month. The UK Government is not my favourite group of people at the moment, and that is even before the Mandelson affair broke out. I was hoping to bring you tales of Lyon but, […]

I had long dreamed of a visit to South Africa to visit Cape Town, the ‘mother city. To walk hand in hand along the country’s breathtaking beaches. To stand and admire its awesome landscape. To learn about its difficult and challenging history. To appreciate nature in its natural habitat. To enjoy a glass or two of […]

Bo-Kaap is Cape Town’s vibrant and famous neighbourhood. This is the first post from my South African meanderings. I can imagine that we have all seen pictures of this vivid and colourful neighbourhood as we scroll through social media feeds. This array of colours elicits a dreamy destination in the heart of Cape Town. While it may seem […]