Surrounded by the spectacularly sheer Hottentots Holland mountains and only ten minutes from the beach at Strand, Somerset West has a spectacular natural backdrop. The fact that the N2 (the highway which goes all the way to Durban) passes through town is a mixed blessing: situated only 40 minutes’ drive from the centre of Cape Town, it’s become something of a dormitory town for many families, but this belies fact that it has always had a strong identity of its own. This lack of identity (when
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Cape Town is a great place to visit if you like to see a mix of cultures. Some spots to see include Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), the Victoria and Albert... More
I had the time of my life in Cape Town. It is a truely amazing place that is beautiful, diverse, full of culture, great food/ night life and everything else in between.
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With stunning landscapes, inventive chefs, great beaches and a currency that has lost nearly a third of its value, this city is now an affordable luxury.
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