by The Jax | Aug 24, 2018 | Instagram, Western Cape, The Jax Blog, cape town, south africa, Travel
Hout and About Hout Baai (Afrikaans for Bay of Wood) so named because back in 1652 the much-needed timber for making and repairing ships for the Dutch settlers in the Cape was found here. Though there is a Tourist Passport Book which gives one discount coupons for...
by The Jax | Jul 31, 2018 | Instagram, Western Cape, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, Review, cape town, Food, Review
Primal Eatery: Meat in the CT Primal Eatery: The very words conjure up imagery of a terrific primitive feast outdoors with gargantuan slabs of meat sizzling over an open fire. As a devout carnivore receiving an invitation to experience such a place, had me chomping at...
by The Jax | Jun 26, 2018 | #Meetsouthafrica, Instagram, Western Cape, The Jax Blog, competition, blogging, Travel
#BeAKidAgain Let’s face it adulting is hard…sometimes I just want to #BeAKidAgain, don’t you? Before the dawn of Facebook, an unfathomable universe to many a millennial, as kids we “friended” each other by swapping lunch. Or in my case trading troll dolls, c’mon...
by The Jax | Apr 3, 2018 | Instagram, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, Review, cape town, Food, south africa, Hospitality, Travel
Burger & Lobster Cape Town Launches Under R39 Menu Happy hour just got a whole lot happier in Cape Town when Burger & Lobster Cape Town Launches Under R39 Menu! Recently I had the pleasure of experiencing the most mouthwateringly moreish new B&L bar bites...
by The Jax | Mar 27, 2018 | Instagram, Western Cape, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, Review, tourism, cape town, Food, Five Star, Travel
Harbour House Constantia Nek I was pleasantly surprised to find a Harbour House restaurant nestled amongst the oldest wine estates in Africa in Constantia. My assumption of the locale of this divine restaurant franchise is that it would always be closest to the sea...
by The Jax | Mar 8, 2018 | Instagram, Western Cape, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, Review, cape town, Food, south africa, beach, cafe, Travel
Chillin’ at Chinchilla Chillin’ at Chinchilla is the ideal way to spend any balmy summer’s evening in Cape Town. With magical sunsets, killer cocktails, friendly service and just the right amount of boho seaside chic, the Kove Collection’s...
by The Jax | Feb 5, 2018 | Instagram, Western Cape, inspirational, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, valentines, #Meetsouthafrica, accommodation, tourism, cape town, south africa, V&A, Five Star, Hospitality, V&A Waterfront, cafe, quaint, hotel, wine, Travel
Top 5 Most Romantic Towns in South Africa for me are all unsurprisingly located in the gorgeous Western Cape, South Africa. Top 5 Most Romantic Towns in South Africa South Africa’s most romantic towns are not always the huge glitzy, glam capitals. For me the...
by The Jax | Jan 22, 2018 | The Jax Blog, competition, #Meetsouthafrica, Instagram, Western Cape, Mcgregor, accommodation, cape town, Food, south africa, Travel
WE HAVE A WINNER – Congrats to Marlize Stander – CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED The Jax Blog Turns Three #TheJaxTurns3 Win 3 nights at Weltevrede Wine Estate for two including a private candlelit dinner in 100-year-old cellar with The Jax Blog in partnership with...
by The Jax | Dec 19, 2017 | #Meetsouthafrica, Instagram, Western Cape, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, accommodation, tourism, cape town, south africa, Hospitality, hotel, Review, Travel
Seaside Shenanigans at AHA Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel Seaside shenanigans beckon my inner mermaid. So when I was invited to stay at the newly refurbished AHA Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel I didn’t hesitate. “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, oh...
by The Jax | Dec 14, 2017 | Instagram, Restaurant, The Jax Blog, Review, tourism, Food, south africa, quaint, pizza, Review
Mangiare at Giulio’s Cafe This quintessential Italian cafe is the long held dream realized by Chef & owner Giulio Lorreggian, formerly employed by Jamie Oliver. His passion for food and family is clearly evident through his dishes, one can almost taste the...