Cape Town changes people. Anyone who’s been here once comes back. Anyone who stays longer wants to stay. And at some point, a question arises that sounds simple at first glance but isn’t: Which car should I buy—and where? Frank knows this question well. Not from a guidebook, but because he asked himself the same thing over 15 years ago, when he decided to stay. He’s lived in Cape Town ever since; he knows the city, the people—and the ins and outs you need to know if you want more than just a...

von Frank & Lenka Cape Town or Germany? We hear this question all the time. And to be completely honest: We spent a long time trying to find a clear answer ourselves. But eventually we realized:👉 It’s not about “either/or.”👉 It’s about the in-between. How it all began When you see us today—juggling cooking classes in Germany and wine tours in Cape Town—it often looks like a well-thought-out plan. But it isn’t. It grew. Out of our shared passion for food, travel, and people. Out of many...

Sometimes there are places that stay with you. Not just in your head, but in your heart. Our visit to Eagle's Nest touched us deeply. At Eagle's Nest, the teams at Lebenslinien e.V. create a safe space for children from difficult social backgrounds. Here they receive regular meals, homework supervision, creative activities, emotional support, and, above all, reliable caregivers. The aim is to give the children stability, strengthen their self-confidence, and open up new perspectives for their...