Ilse Zietsman is a language nerd working with words, mostly as a travel journalist. To travel is her passion; she has been to 56 countries thus far and is always planning the next trip, whether it’s pounding the pavements of the inner city, gravel road wandering outside of Cape Town or an off-beat destination that requires a plane ticket clutched in hand. Learning, doing or experiencing something new gets her on a high, as does reading. The rest of the time she can be found in the kitchen cooking up a storm… or cuddling her cats fondly known as the Spice Girls.

Ilse Zietsman

Ilse Zietsman

City Expert, Time Out Cape Town

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The 10 best small-town Easter getaways near Cape Town

The 10 best small-town Easter getaways near Cape Town

Looking for a quick break this Easter period? With all the long weekends and public holidays coming up, you'd be silly not to take advantage of them and go exploring a little beyond Cape Town. These quaint, not-so-quiet towns below are close enough to Cape Town for a short break and will provide you with opportunities for new adventures and memories. Happy travels! RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🍝 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏖 The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best shops in Cape Town🏠 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.