Your Travel Companion in Cape Town
Cape Town isn’t just a city of breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks – it’s a place filled with fascinating people, unique moments and stories waiting to be told. Over the years, John Farthing has met countless travellers and local characters, each with a tale to share. As your chauffeur and guide, he’s not just navigating the roads but weaving together memories of a lifetime. You can get a sneak peek at some of the chapters, below, and sign up to be notified when his upcoming book, Tales from the Driver’s Seat is published.
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Explore the remarkable history of Franschhoek, where French heritage, Cape winelands and centuries of fascinating stories come together
Discover how a forgotten shipwreck and an unusual hedge played a surprising role in shaping the early history of Cape...
The story behind Kestrel Executive Services. Follow John Farthing's journey from Central Africa to Cape Town and discover how a...
John has been helping visitors to see and enjoy his beautiful part of the World for 20 years. He has...
Travel to the southwestern tip of the African continent and discover its beauty and how the Cape of Storms changed...
Cape Town's iconic mountain, our dear and very old friend, has its history and stories to share with you.
Not only spectacular views of forests, mountains the Indian Ocean, there are stories to tell of elephants, adventurers and ostriches
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