Pippa de Bruyn

Cape Town

Travel Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at The Telegraph

Author and travel writer. Wine lover.

Articles

The fearless islanders who live inside an active volcano

Mar 17, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | John Gimlette |Abigail Newton |Rob Crossan |Pippa de Bruyn

Cape Verde's Fogo island sits atop a chamber of magma miles deep, but locals are surprisingly laid-backDriving around Fogo, you get a real sense of the awesome violence within. Some 4.5 million years ago, the island burst out of the sea, and now, although it's only about the size of the Isle of Wight, it rises to a height of 9,281ft. Like Etna (currently in the throes of its own fiery tantrum), it's a stratovolcano, vaguely conical and etched in black.
Ryanair is flying into one of the world's oldest conflict zones

Mar 8, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Abigail Newton |Rob Crossan |Pippa de Bruyn |Paula Hardy

The low-cost airline thinks you should book a beach holiday to Dakhla in Western Sahara - and frankly, so do ITell people you are off on holiday to Ryanair's latest destination, Dakhla, and you will likely be met with confusion. "Where?" they will ask, with a tilt of the head.
This boutique cruise reveals an undiscovered side to the Seychelles

Mar 8, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Jane Knight |Rob Crossan |Pippa de Bruyn |Paula Hardy

A luxury catamaran trip delivers access to off-the-beaten path areas of the islands, as well as a generous dose of French flairThe beach bars were buzzing at Anse Source d'Argent, probably the most photographed stretch of sand in the Seychelles. Bikini-wearing tourists danced to Bob Marley's reggae at one bar, while another pumped out Phil Collins's "Another day in Paradise".
This African nation was off-limits for decades

Mar 7, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Rob Crossan |Pippa de Bruyn |Paula Hardy |Chris Moss

Home to mesmerising scenery and a dynamic capital, undiscovered Angola is now easier to explore than ever beforeHow much should you trust a country that has a machete on its flag? The sight of a long boarded-up cinema and the chain-link fence encircling the local government headquarters didn't fill me with ease. But just when you think Angola isn't a nation capable of beguiling tourists, something always comes along that stops you in your tracks.
The best shopping in Cape Town

Feb 26, 2025 | msn.com | Pippa de Bruyn

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The best shopping in Cape Town

Feb 26, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Pippa de Bruyn

Pippa de Bruyn Destination expert 26 February 2025 6:00pm GMT In Cape Town, buying local can mean anything from traditional beadwork and carvings to modern designers producing sophisticated creations (often sourced by international design-savvy shops in London, New York and Paris). You’ll find the city’s best shopping areas in pockets and certain streets, but for a one-stop destination with the densest collection of shops and stalls, the largely pedestrianised V&A Waterfront is hard to beat....
The best shopping in Cape Town

Feb 26, 2025 | yahoo.com | Pippa de Bruyn

Find the best shopping in Cape Town from markets to boutiques - JEFF GREENBERGIn Cape Town, buying local can mean anything from traditional beadwork and carvings to modern designers producing sophisticated creations (often sourced by international design-savvy shops in London, New York and Paris).
The perfect holiday in Cape Town

Feb 23, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Pippa de Bruyn

Pippa de Bruyn Destination expert 23 February 2025 4:00pm GMT You really can’t overstate the case for visiting Cape Town. First, there’s the in-your-face beauty of a craggy mountain range that drops precipitously into a glittering sea, its flanks carpeted in greens and delicate florals. Then there’s the pristine white beaches lapped by – it must be said – a chilly Atlantic, their curves defined by giant granite boulders, and burbling mountain streams in dappled forests. And no visit is...
The best bars and nightlife in Cape Town

Feb 21, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Pippa de Bruyn

Pippa de Bruyn Destination expert 21 February 2025 1:00pm GMT There are a few nightlife hubs in Cape Town that offer a clustered mix of options that are close enough to stroll between if you just feel like browsing for fun; herewith a brief overview of these. Victoria Road in Camps Bay, aka the “sunset strip”, is where you toast the setting sun (preferably in a comfortable armchair on the rooftop at Chinchilla Rooftop, or grab a pavement table at vibey Cafe Caprice). But for the widest...
The best bars and nightlife in Cape Town

Feb 21, 2025 | yahoo.com | Pippa de Bruyn

Find the best bars in Cape Town, like Chinchilla Rooftop Café and Bar, located right on the beach - Courtesy Chinchilla Rooftop Café and BarThere are a few nightlife hubs in Cape Town that offer a clustered mix of options that are close enough to stroll between if you just feel like browsing for fun; herewith a brief overview of these.