Posts by PJ van der Walt
6 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Cape Town
Find out what lovers do on Table Mountain, which place is the most visited in Cape Town, where the oldest surviving building stand, plus more!
Meet Roni, Part 4!
Cape Town life: Learn about social media marketing, volunteering at Tears Animal Rescue, and hostel work. Discover personal growth and community involvement.
6 Essential Tips For Making The Most Out Of Backpacking In Cape Town
Essential Cape Town travel tips for backpackers and all travelers! Explore like a local, stay safe, learn the lingo, and enjoy the diverse experiences. Your ultimate Cape Town guide!
Meet Roni, Part 3!
On my off days, I finally got the chance to go surfing again. Last time I was trying to catch waves was in 2013 in Surfers Paradise, Australia. In my mind, I would have start all over again. Despite this, I didn’t take any lessons and just rented a board and a wet suit and desperately tried to remember what they had taught me in Oz.
Was I a regular or goofy foot? How did you pop up on the board and how to position myself on it...........
Meet Roni, Part 2!
Find out where Roni has gone exploring in Cape Town, what exciting things he has gotten up to & how he's been handling his internship at Riverlodge Backpackers!
Meet Roni, Our Newest Addition
My name is Roni Eerikäinen and I’m a Finnish student of hospitality management. I am currently interning at Riverlodge Backpackers in South Africa and in this blog I’ll write about my 6 months stay here in Cape Town.
Our Top 10 Beaches In Cape Town
Discover the 10 best beaches in Cape Town for your summer vacation! From Camps Bay to Boulders Beach, find your perfect spot for sun, sand, and sea. Plan your Cape Town beach day!
Summer Time In Cape Town: To Do List
So, it's Summer in Cape Town, again! Unlike most of South Africa, Cape Town's Summers are dry and hot. This results in people flocking to the beaches every chance they get (this includes me, too).While Cape Town's beaches are absolutely a great place to be, I'd like to spend this Summer season doing different things. Let's shake things up!So I've compiled a to-do-list for this Summer in Cape Town.
From Pinelands To Simons Town – Train Ride Adventures
The most notable train ride in Cape Town would have to be the Southern Train Line, which runs from Cape Town city centre all the way to Simons Town village. Here are some of the places you can go, and the things you can do along the way.
Why I Love Cape Town
10 reasons to love Cape Town: Beaches, wine, mountains, karaoke, diverse people, perfect weather, vibrant markets, historic buildings, lively nightlife, and delicious restaurants.





