About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: Cape Town
South Africa: On the trail of Vines and Wines
We visit Cape Town, South Africa, to unearth the world-class wines that are being created in the vineyards of the region’s fertile valleys. For … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town, Dutch farmers, estate wines, eucalyptus, French Huguenots, grapes, merlot, Shiraz, sommelier, South Africa, Table Bay Hotel, valleys, vineyards, wine-tasting
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South Africa: The Taste of Travel
Beef may be a mainstay in the South African diet, but on our travels we enjoy a diverse culinary experience including scallops, shrimp, Cape … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, beef, Cape Malay curries, Cape Town, crocodile, game reserve, impala, Johannesburg, kudu, meat, New Zealand, Safari, seafood, South Africa, Soweto, springbok, venison, warthog, wine
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South Africa: Kirstenbosch Gardens
Considered one of the great botanical gardens of the world, Kistenbosch lies on the eastern slopes at the foot of Table Mountain in Cape … Continue reading
South Africa: Exploring Cape Town
As the seat of the National Parliament and the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town has an intriguing history that is revealed as … Continue reading
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Tagged abseiling, Aloe Vera, Black Eagles, Cape Malay, Cape Town, Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Desmond Tutu, Dutch East India Company, elephants, Europe, Green Market Square, Holland, Houses of Parliament, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Malay Quarter, Muslim Quarter, Nelson Mandela, Prince William of Orange, Rock D’Arcy, slavery, South Africa, St. George’s Cathedral, Table Mountain, Victoria
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Robben Island, South Africa – In the footsteps of Nelson Mandela
Robben Island in South Africa is now a Museum and World Heritage site. It is located across Table Bay opposite Cape Town and has … Continue reading
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Tagged apartheid, bontibok, Cape Town, democratic republic, documentary, ferry, freedom fighters, history, hospital, leper colony, maximum security prison, national monument, ostrich, penguins, prison, quarantine station, Robben Island, Table Bay, Table Mountain, Walter Sisulu, World Heritage Site
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Magnificent South Africa
See the big five! Climb Table Mountain! Bask in the stunning beauty of Cape Town and tour through one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in the world. Continue reading
Posted in Destinations
Tagged Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Blyde River Canyon, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, cheetah, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Lions, Nelson Mandela, Pilanesburg National Park, Reconciliation Trials, Regina Mundi Roman Catholic Church, Sabi Sabi, South Africa, Soweto, Sun City, Table Mountain, warthogs
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