Winter in Cape Town gets a bad rap: a little sideways rain, the wine farms hit snooze, and your one friend who insists they’re moving to Durban “just because it never gets this cold there”. But the truth is, if you know where to look, you’ll see that the Mother City doesn’t really shut down in winter. She just puts on her mood lighting and leans into a slower, snugglier groove.

This isn’t your standard “go sip Shiraz in Stellenbosch” roundup (though, to be fair, we’ll never say no to a good glass… or two). This one’s for the adventurers, the wanderers, and the ones who secretly prefer off-season energy.

Get ready to reimagine your workday because Neighbourgood is teaming up with Decorex Africa 2025 to give you an exclusive peek into "The Future of Work." If you've been dreaming of a workspace that actually inspires you, you're in for a treat!

Decorex Africa's overarching theme for 2025 is "The Future of Living," and we at Neighbourgood are honoured to be the official partner for their dedicated "Future of Work" feature. It's all about how our workspaces can genuinely elevate our lives, both personally and professionally.

Look, we love a box of chocolates as much as the next person, but Mother’s Day deserves more than generic gifts and last-minute lunch bookings. This year, we’re skipping the commercial clichés and making space for something better: thoughtful moments, real connection, and quality time with the people who raised us, guided us, or simply kept us sane.

Whether you're planning a day for your mom, your gran, your bonus mom, your best friend who parents like a pro, or even yourself (shout out to the self-carers!), Cape Town has your back.

When Airbnb first hit the scene, it felt like a revolution: quirky apartments, "live like a local" vibes, and the thrill of not knowing if your host was a world traveller or just a guy with a spare room and a broken toaster.

Fast-forward a few years, and solo travellers and digital nomads know the truth: you’ll end up paying cleaning fees that cost more than your flight, marooned in a residential neighbourhood with zero vibes, and sometimes you feel just as isolated as you would in a hotel (except now you also have to take out the trash).

Or maybe you splurge on a hotel, only to realise your only social interaction is a mildly awkward “good morning” to the breakfast buffet staff. Glamorous? Sure. Soul-filling? Eh, not so much.

Enter co-living: the perfect middle ground between anonymity and adventure. Here’s why so many modern travellers are trading hotel keycards for a set of co-living house keys.

So, you’ve signed up for the Two Oceans Marathon - congrats! Whether you’re tackling the 56km ultra (you absolute machine) or cruising through the 21km half, one thing’s for sure: you need a solid game plan. Because let’s be real, running through some of Cape Town’s most scenic routes sounds great until your legs are screaming for mercy at kilometre 40. But fear not, we’ve got you covered with everything from pre-race prep to the best spots to refuel once you cross that finish line. Let’s get into it.