Robertson, South Africa Travel Blogs

"Shall I just leave you with the bottle?"
Dec 6, 2008 (4 photos)

... route in the world, Route 62. A jolly long road with more vineyards than you can shake a stick at. We can report back that South Africans do like growing wine and it tastes very good. If you have never been on a vineyard before and had a tour or a wine ...

Invitation for the unexpected in South Africa
Oct 13, 2007

We, two Dutch, are the proud owners of South Africa's own Primary Unusual Attraction. Not a mass-tourism attraction, or tourist trap as some migh call it, but the real thing; plain, pure and without the banter of craftshops (Made in China), coffee corners ...

In the Klaas Voogds Maze
Oct 13, 2007 (1 photos)

Picture in the Klaas Voogds Maze:

Rocking the World
Nov 13, 2007 (1 photos)

... . Furthermore is Soekershof Walkabout the only botanical garden in South Africa which is certified by Fair Trade in Tourism in South Africa (http://www.fairtourismsa.org.za/). Both rockeries are near the entrance; one will be the 'growing ground' of ...

Official boycot of Soekershof Walkabout
Oct 25, 2007

Irresponsible tourism is often associated with destinations. Sometimes it different. This is just an example .............. It's now official: Soekershof Walkabout is boycotted!!! Being controversial has its rewards!

In the Soekershof gardens
Oct 13, 2007 (5 photos)

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Hanging with Swiss Family Robinson
Sep 10, 2008

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A place of relaxation, humor and contemplation
Apr 29, 2008 (3 photos)

Yes, something is going on here (as usual). At the moment Eulalie Baudet from France is busy designing a formal French Garden with succulents. The new rockery ar the entrance is getting shape (but is never ready) and we're bringing 'lining' in the ...

Don't ask for road direction in Robertson
Oct 24, 2007

Ever been to Robertson in the Western Cape, South Africa? Prepare yourself well; especially in case you intend to visit certain, locally less known, venues. Even desk staff of most of the wine cellars are not really tourism minded. During the Wacky Wine ...