Destinations

Exciting motorsport at Killarney race track, Cape Town | photo copyright Colin Brown
Killarney - Cape Town's best kept secret? I bet you did not know that the Western Province Motor Club has it's own racetrack on the outskirts of Cape Town. Killarney, as the track is known, has a rich history in motorsport, including hosting several FIA Formula 1 races in the golden 60's. Racing legends like Sir Stirling Moss or Jim Clark came to...
Oysters at the Hout Bay Harbor Market
Oysters! Just around the corner from platinum guesthouse is the Hout Bay Harbour Market. Here I found the biggest and sweetest oysters I have EVER EVER seen or tasted!  No exaggeration!   I went last night (a Friday night) and the vibe was fantastic. It was a little crowded, but that's why the atmosphere was so good. I strolled through the arts...
Wow, what a day! It is the weekend. Blue skies and light breezes were perfect for our wine tour of Constantia.  Less than 20 minutes away from platinum guesthouse you can wine and dine to your heart’s content, tasting some of the best wines South Africa has to offer.  Being Australian, we also have some of the world’s greatest wines, but I am...