How to Spend 48 Hours in Cape Town

Words by Mahala Gainer There is no shortage of things to do when youÔÇÖre visiting Cape Town. Spending 48 hours in this city will only leave you wanting to return!  Day 1  Morning  Kick off your first day in Cape Town by snorkelling with the Cape Fur Seals at Hout Bay. Grab yourself a delicious breakfast wrap or croissant from The Pelican and take the … Continue reading How to Spend 48 Hours in Cape Town

We Love International Cinema

If you’re stuck at home and missing the thrill of travel, say no more: embark on our international cinema journey through South America, Africa, Europe, and more to come soon. BRAZIL City of God (2002) – Fernando Meirelles and K├ítia Lund By Ella Lloyd Based on the 1997 Novel of the same name, City of God is a great place to start if youÔÇÖre unfamiliar … Continue reading We Love International Cinema

Explore: Cape Town

Cape Town is a stunning costal city within South Africa. Famous not only for its mountainous terrain and Penguin inhabited beaches but also for its rich and unique culture. So, what to do when visiting this extraordinary city? Hike LionÔÇÖs Head Mountain: Cape Town brings the sea to the mountains. As an extremely mountainous area there are numerous options at your fingertips when it comes … Continue reading Explore: Cape Town

Travel Aspirations 2014

This month Quench Travel finds out which destinations are tempting our fellow students to explore different cultures in 2014!┬á Interrailing Following a pretty dismal summer of 2013, the winter-exam-January blues spurred on the adventurist within me and I have now planned to go interrailing around Europe this summer. Such a brilliant form of procrastination, I might add. With my best friend now residing up north, … Continue reading Travel Aspirations 2014