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We Don’t Save the Sea for Summer

We Don’t Save the Sea for Summer

Cape Town has a habit of producing glorious beach days in the middle of winter. We could wait for December. Or we could pack the flask, find the goggles and...

We Don’t Save the Sea for Summer

Cape Town has a habit of producing glorious beach days in the middle of winter. We could wait for December. Or we could pack the flask, find the goggles and...

The Wet-Towel Shuffle

The Wet-Towel Shuffle

Every family that swims knows the wet-towel shuffle: cold, wet, hopping about trying to get dressed under a towel that won't stay put. Here's why it happens, and the one...

The Wet-Towel Shuffle

Every family that swims knows the wet-towel shuffle: cold, wet, hopping about trying to get dressed under a towel that won't stay put. Here's why it happens, and the one...

Women wearing Octohoodie changing robe at the beach in Cape Town

What is a Changing Robe? Complete South African...

Wondering what a changing robe is and whether it’s worth buying? This South African guide explains how changing robes, swim robes and hooded towels help families stay warm after swimming,...

What is a Changing Robe? Complete South African...

Wondering what a changing robe is and whether it’s worth buying? This South African guide explains how changing robes, swim robes and hooded towels help families stay warm after swimming,...

Why Cape Town Swimmers Get In the Water Even in Winter

Why Cape Town Swimmers Get In the Water Even in...

Cold water, early mornings, and a community that doesn't make excuses. Here's why Cape Town's swimmers keep showing up — even in June.

Why Cape Town Swimmers Get In the Water Even in...

Cold water, early mornings, and a community that doesn't make excuses. Here's why Cape Town's swimmers keep showing up — even in June.

How to Choose a Hooded Towel for Kids in South Africa

How to Choose a Hooded Towel for Kids in South ...

There are a few things I’ve learned never to be casual about when children and water are involved. Dry clothes. Snacks. A towel that actually does its job. And, ideally,...

How to Choose a Hooded Towel for Kids in South ...

There are a few things I’ve learned never to be casual about when children and water are involved. Dry clothes. Snacks. A towel that actually does its job. And, ideally,...

A Quiet Kind of Luxury

A Quiet Kind of Luxury

A reflection on summer, simple pleasures and quiet luxury — inspired by ten slow days in the Eastern Cape. Why choosing quality, calm and thoughtful living shapes everything we create...

A Quiet Kind of Luxury

A reflection on summer, simple pleasures and quiet luxury — inspired by ten slow days in the Eastern Cape. Why choosing quality, calm and thoughtful living shapes everything we create...