Vacays by Stephen

13/12/2023

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Kraaifontein, Cape Town

Inspired by "That Sugar Film", I'm once again cutting sugar from my diet as much as possible.
I've also cut bread 🍞🥖🍕🍔

The goal here isn't to lose weight, but rather to make sure that the food I'm eating is used more efficiently. I'm sleeping better, feeling energized, and feeling more full for longer.

"Any sugar; brown sugar, white sugar, fruit juice concentrate from fruit juice - equal effect on your health"

"Whenever you walk into a supermarket, make an immediate turn for the produce aisle, and avoid everything in the middle"
David Wolfe

"Sugar is not evil, but life is so much better when you get rid of it"
Kathleen DesMaisons

24/11/2023

I love escaping into the country-side as often as I can.
Every year, Val du Charron makes it an absolute pleasure with their Black Friday sale (wines starting from R25 per bottle) as well as their R49 burger special at .valducharron.

What a treat 🍔🍷
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28/10/2023

SA brings it home again 🏆🎉
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14/10/2023

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Kenilworth, Cape Town

What a fantastic day at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia celebrating Indonesian culture, food and so much more.

Thank you for this fantastic taste of such a beautiful country. 🇮🇩
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29/09/2023

We have some GSD ear-action happening 😍

Head on over to and check out what she's been up to.
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24/09/2023

Find out more about Huayra's halter head harness:

16/09/2023

Huayra's new name tag arrived.co.za for the win 🎉

Check out the full video here:

11/09/2023

The first Time Out Market opened in Lisbon, Portugal back in 2014.
Following the success of this, Time Out Markets opened in Miami, New York, Boston, Montréal, Chicago, and Dubai.
Africa will see it's first Time Out Market open in Cape Town by the end of 2023.

Africa’s first Time Out Market set to open in Cape Town at the V&A Waterfront

23/07/2023

The ongoing heatwave in Europe is taking its toll on tourism in Spain

VIDEO : The Mediterranean is already seeing a decrease in the amount of visitors this summer compared to last year, according to the ETC.

21/07/2023

Amsterdam is attempting to limit mass tourism.

Check out this article for more.

Move by city council follows action to limit public cannabis use and to discourage wild partying by young Britons

18/07/2023

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Mandela Day 2023

A throwback to Mandela Square in Sandton and The Union Buildings in Pretoria celebrating Madiba
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02/06/2023

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Cape Town

Today I paid a visit to the huge , located in the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront.

It's huge - 3 meters by 3 meters, and is a monument by .sa celebrating the unique beauty of Cape Town.

If you find yourself in Cape Town, head down to the Silo District and snap a selfie with this huge ring, or visit Shimansky to get your own (finger-sized) ring.
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27/04/2023

The Vacays by Stephen website (www.vacaysbystephen.com) is moving to a new home.

For now, I am only reachable via my existing Vacays by Stephen Instagram and Facebook platforms.

[email protected] is currently not being monitored.

Updates soon.

20/04/2023

The state-of-the-art MSC Euribia is currently undergoing a four-day sea trial to test her systems ahead of her delivery to MSC Cruises.

MSC's long-awaited new Meraviglia Plus class cruise ship MSC Euribia has started her sea trials, marking the final step before delivery.

03/03/2023

Waterfront’s Cape Wheel is set to reopen ahead of the Easter holiday

After seven month break, the V&A Waterfront’s Cape Wheel is reopening, promising majestic views, stunning sunsets and the daily amble of a busy working harbour.

14/02/2023

Printing out your boarding pass is a good way to avoid any technical issues.

According to a recent op-ed on Insider, printing your boarding pass may have more benefits than mobile ticketing, like avoiding any technical glitches and failures at the airport.

28/01/2023

On Saturday 11 February, John Hammer will be guiding a tour organised by the Friends of the Iziko South African Museum, where participants will learn the history of the mill and take a tour of the grounds.

If you're interested in joining the tour, email [email protected].

And you have the opportunity to take a tour!

12/01/2023

Sailing together for the start of the cruises, the two ships will part ways at the edge of the Mediterranean for different routes around the globe.

MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand has wished bon voyage to guests aboard MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica as the two

09/01/2023

Ended 2022 with these fantastic gifts. So very grateful 🙏🏼

Looking forward to another year of exploring near and far.
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06/01/2023

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Ratanga Park, Cape Town

There are statues and sculptures all over Century City. This one, a recent addition to Ratanga Park, is a new favourite.

Wander down a pathway to find here, then explore a little more to see others.
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03/01/2023

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15 minutes away from the KZN border.
Earlier this morning, I passed within 30km of Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom 🇱🇸

Elevation: 1,678m (the highest point in Lesotho is 3,482m)
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02/01/2023

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Laingsburg, Western Cape

I'm currently on a ~1,600km cross-country trip by bus. We're around 262km in, with still quite a way to go.

Three more hours to the Northern Cape border. Six more hours to the Free State border.
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25/12/2022

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Cape Town

Wishing everyone a fantastic day filled with fun.
Happy Christmas

19/12/2022

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Cape Town, Western Cape

Shades of nightlife

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16/12/2022

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Cape Town, Western Cape

The MSC Sinfonia arrived in Cape Town this morning.
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15/12/2022

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Upper Deck Cabin Pros A major bonus of being near the top of the ship is the view. The higher the deck, the better and, often, more panoramic the view. Cabins on top decks aren't always the best on the ship, but many suites and specialty cabin categories are typically located on upper decks. ...

07/12/2022

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Langebaan, Western Cape

Weekend away up the west coast of South Africa
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06/12/2022

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Paraíso Del Cabo

Poolside on the coast
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05/12/2022

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Paraiso Del Cabo

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of staying over at the Paraiso Del Cabo Guesthouse overlooking the beautiful Saldanha Bay.

Every part of this visit was superb, and I'm excited to share some pics over the coming days.

In the meantime, go check out .guesthouse and show them some love.
Follow, share, book.
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20/11/2022

2 mugs.
2 years.
2 Sleepathons.

Thanks

20/11/2022

TEARS Animal Rescue is an amazing organisation which rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes thousands of abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals each year.

Feeding, housing, and supporting these animals is not cheap, and up until this point, Sleepathon donations totalled around R232,103.

That really is incredible. However, the work doesn't stop there.
Every day brings new challenges, and furry friends in need come through the door all the time, night and day.

Your contributions mean the world to these animals. For some of them, it's the first time that they've ever experienced love and affection, and some don't know the feeling of cuddling up to a person to enjoy a good night's sleep.

If you would like to donate:

Details:
Standard Bank
Branch code: 051001
Acc name: TEARS
Acc number: 073890618
Swift code: SBZAZAJJ
Reference: ZZZ049

20/11/2022

Great seeing all these amazing corporate sponsors getting involved and ultimately making meaningful differences in the lives of the shelter animals at TEARS Animal Rescue

What a treat! Thank you 🐾 😻

20/11/2022

20/11/2022

After meeting Ada and Bernie Mac, it was time to explore and head to the Green Area.
Here we found a cozy spot next to a fire and enjoyed our vegan meals served at the Kitty Canteen.

Mexican Chilli Con Carne x2
Soda
Wine

20/11/2022

Arriving at TEARS Animal Rescue for is a treat in and of itself.
The team is so welcoming at helpful, and they've gone all out to make the area inviting.

I can't contain my excited and I'm so excited to meet my kennel mates.

Even though my Sleepathon experience is over for this year, it is still possible to donate.

Details:
Standard Bank
Branch code: 051001
Acc name: TEARS
Acc number: 073890618
Swift code: SBZAZAJJ
Reference: ZZZ049

20/11/2022

Yesterday I got to stay over at an animal shelter.

The amazing team at TEARS Animal Rescue held their annual to raise funds and give animal lovers the opportunity to spend the night in either their dog kennels or cattery.

Since we parked at the cattery, we thought we'd explore a little bit, and got to meet this sweet kitty.

19/11/2022

Tonight I'll be cuddling with a shelter pet at and I'm so happy to be surrounded by an amazing group of animal lovers giving so much of themselves to animals who ask for only the basics: full tummies, full hearts, and loads of love.

In case you're unable to do a Sleepathon of your own, consider donating through mine.

Support my snooze, and help TEARS reach as many animals as they can.

Details:
Standard Bank
Branch code: 051001
Acc name: TEARS
Acc number: 073890618
Swift code: SBZAZAJJ
Reference: ZZZ049

18/11/2022

As of 15 November 2022, Eurowings Discover operates up to three (3) weekly direct flights between Frankfurt and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with a year-round service. This makes Eurowings Discover the only carrier operating direct flights between South Africa’s Province of Mpumalanga and Germany.

It just got easier for tourists from Europe to visit South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park. Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline, Eurowings Discover (4Y), took off from Frankfurt on Tuesday evening at 9:55 pm and touched town in Mbombela, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), at 14:1...

16/11/2022

MSC Cruises’ massive new ship, MSC World Europa, has officially been named during a ceremony at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar.

MSC World Europa, is officially named during a ceremony at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar on November 13.

02/11/2022

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An incident involving members of the public and a Cape Clawless Otter over the weekend has compelled the City of Cape Town to take action.