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Things to Do in Cape Town, Western Cape From vagabrothers
This guide turns Planning Our 2019 Travel Goals and Adventures from vagabrothers into a practical travel map with 3 saved spots around Cape Town and Helsinki. The mapped places include an area marker, a historical landmark, and a tourist information center. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Vagabrothers reflected on a milestone year that included celebrating five years on YouTube and fulfilling a seven-year dream of hosting a travel television show. They highlighted the Viking fire festival in Scotland and the scenic landscapes of Sri Lanka as their top personal travel experiences of 2018. Looking forward, the duo is focused on reaching one million subscribers and exploring new frontiers like Uzbekistan and Mount Kilimanjaro.
What this map is good for
- Planning a historical landmark stop or short itinerary in Cape Town.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Cape Town
Area marker in Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa - Helsinki Cathedral
Historical Landmark in Unioninkatu 29, 00170 Helsinki, Finland, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland - Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Tourist Information Center in 08680, Peru, 08680, Peru
Food notes from the video
- coffee
- brunch
Experiences captured
- checked into an art deco suite in Santa Monica
- filmed and hosted their first travel television show
- took a scenic train ride through Sri Lankan tea plantations
- attended the Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival in Scotland
- adopted a dog from Sri Lanka
- conducted a creative retreat using mind maps
- traveled off the beaten path in Uzbekistan
- used Google Assistant to research climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Planning notes for Cape Town
Cape Town, located at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, is the country’s legislative capital and its oldest city, established by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. Originally founded as a refreshment station for ships traveling between Europe and Asia, the city’s historical heritage is characterized by the convergence of Dutch, British, and Southeast Asian influences. The architectural landscape includes the Castle of Good Hope.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gatsby
The ultimate Cape Town street food: a massive sub-style sandwich designed for sharing. - Bobotie
A cornerstone of Cape Malay cuisine, this comforting baked dish consists of spiced minced meat (usually beef or lamb) topped with a savory egg-based custard. - Snoek (Grilled or Smoked)
A long, thin species of mackerel found in the cold Atlantic waters off the Cape coast. - Cape Malay Curry
Distinct from Indian curries, this local version is known for its fragrant, mild-to-medium heat and fruity undertones. - Koesister
Not to be confused with the twisted Afrikaner 'koeksister,' the Cape Malay koesister is a spicy, cake-like dumpling flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and aniseed.
When to go: The best time to visit Cape Town is during the summer months from December to February, which offer hot, dry weather ideal for beaches and outdoor activities. For a balance of pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.
Local tips
- Use e-hailing services like Uber for transport after dark rather than walking or using unmarked minibus taxis.
- It is customary to tip restaurant staff between 10% and 15% and to give car guards a few rands for watching your vehicle.
- Always keep your phone and valuables out of sight while walking in public and avoid displaying large amounts of cash.
- When invited to a local braai, it is polite to bring your own beverages and offer to contribute a side dish or snack.
What travelers are noticing
- LUMENOCITY: Africa's first major light-based art and immersive technology festival, transforming the historic Company’s Garden into a living canvas (April 2026).
- Granger Bay Redevelopment: The launch of a R24 billion sustainable oceanfront precinct at the V&A Waterfront, featuring new tidal pools and marine education centers.
- K3 Zipline: The world’s longest zipline (over 3km) recently opened in the nearby Overberg region, becoming a viral high-adrenaline destination for city visitors.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in Cape Town, Western Cape from this video?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to Cape Town, Western Cape.
What are the must-try foods in Cape Town, Western Cape?
Creator picks from the video include coffee, brunch. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.