Many people come out of the Huguenot Tunnel and race down the N1 in their hurry to get to Cape Town. Paarl, or Die Pêrel (the pearl) as it is known in Afrikaans, lies forgotten. But you’d be the poorer for passing the turn-off. It’s a pretty town, a mix of old and new, inextricably tied to the birth of Afrikaans. Old … Continue reading Your ultimate guide to a truly tantalising trip to Paarl