Category: Cape Town travel

10 reasons why you should prepare your coming trip now!
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10 reasons why you should prepare your coming trip now!

As the world is currently slowing down, why not use your extra free time to prepare your coming course?   > You’ll avoid the rush of having to renew your passport last minute > Prepare the paperwork for the visa if required > Book your flights in advance at a better price > Check the...

5 Benefits to studying English in South Africa – Cape Town
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5 Benefits to studying English in South Africa – Cape Town

Who has ever dreamt of leaving everything behind and take the leap into the unknown in order to have an unforgettable experience abroad? In addition to travelling to the other side of the world, it’s also the opportunity to learn a new language. At LTC we welcome you to learn English, French, German, Portuguese or...

Here are some interesting and fascinating facts about South Africa.
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Here are some interesting and fascinating facts about South Africa.

South Africa has the longest “Wine Route” in the world. Route 62 is approximately 850 kilometers long from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. South Africa is 5 times the size of Japan and 3 times the size of Texas (with a total of 1,221,037 km²)  20% of the world’s gold is mined in South Africa....

Welcome to the Waterfont!
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Welcome to the Waterfont!

Historically the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront port is the center of a modern and dynamic square situated close to the business district and the Cape Town National Football Stadium created for the World Cup in 2010. The harbour was initially created by the English at the end of the 19th century and it was at...

The summer of your life!
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The summer of your life!

Cape Town is truly a summer paradise, with the most beautiful hikes, tourist attractions, beaches, wine estates, family-friendly adventures, festivals and sport activities. A few of our favourites: (Music) Festivals in Cape Town Kirstenbosch summer concert series Every year, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens host a series of summer concerts. Everyone is having a good time...

World Cup Rugby celebrations and summer is in the air in Cape Town
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World Cup Rugby celebrations and summer is in the air in Cape Town

Students studying at LTC this summer will have the added benefit of experiencing “Springbok Fever” in Cape Town. Nothing has ever brought people from different walks of life together like cheering on the Springbok Rugby team. Foreign students and tourists during this time share the enthusiasm of the “rainbow nation”. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel...

South African food
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South African food

To truly enjoy South African food, you have to be in South Africa. It’s all about history, the surroundings and your company. Due in part to its history of settlement and colonization, as well as its location on the coast, South-African cuisine has many influences including Dutch, French, Malaysian and indigenous cultures. Here are some...

Discover the Garden Route
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Discover the Garden Route

When travelling on the N2, between Eastern Cape Town and Western Cape Town, you’ll discover one of South Africa’s best-kept wonders: the Garden Route. The Garden Route offers you majestic mountains, breathtaking views, a natural garden of rich colorful views, with valleys and lakes, rivers and forests, a paradise for bird-lovers and nature lovers, an...

A day at Mzoli’s
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A day at Mzoli’s

In the Gugulethu Township, 15 km’s outside Cape Town, South Africa, people have great parties in a restaurant famous for its red meat. Mzoli’s is a unique place, punctuated by African house music and run by a rather interesting manager. Huge buckets of meat, barbecue sauce and an authentic atmosphere make the whole experience an...

SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN CAPE TOWN
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SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN CAPE TOWN

Cape Town offers a beautiful array of sport activities through which to discover the city. Here is a list of eight of those activities in and around the city: Hiking in the mountains When I think of Cape Town, its beautiful mountains come to mind and one has indeed a huge variety to choose from...