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Jared Ruttenberg is a travel writer from Cape Town, South Africa. He enjoys connecting people and experiences through words, images and social media.
South Africa’s first varietal-based wine route

South Africa’s first varietal-based wine route

ByJared Ruttenberg May 17, 2021May 15, 2021

At the tip of a continent, at the birthplace of winemaking in the Southern Hemisphere, the Constantia Wine Route…

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7 luxury South African villas to isolate in

7 luxury South African villas to isolate in

ByJared Ruttenberg February 1, 2021February 12, 2021

As exclusive-use properties become even more sought after in a post-pandemic landscape, these are my top seven villas in…

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5 unique South African safari experiences

5 unique South African safari experiences

ByJared Ruttenberg January 14, 2021

With a plethora of enticing safari and game lodge options available in South Africa, why not opt for a…

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Xigera: A sneak peek at one of Africa’s most anticipated lodges

Xigera: A sneak peek at one of Africa’s most anticipated lodges

ByJared Ruttenberg September 7, 2020September 8, 2020

Victoria can’t help but come alive when she speaks of Xigera: “My whole family love the bush and wilderness…

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Wilderness in waiting: Safari by the book with 8 important African reads

Wilderness in waiting: Safari by the book with 8 important African reads

ByJared Ruttenberg June 29, 2020June 30, 2020

‘Wilderness in waiting’ is a four-part weekly series, highlighting Africa’s proud heritage during the COVID pandemic. As African countries…

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Wilderness in waiting: Bringing safari home

Wilderness in waiting: Bringing safari home

ByJared Ruttenberg June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

‘Wilderness in waiting’ is a four-part weekly series, highlighting Africa’s proud wildlife heritage during the COVID pandemic. The good news…

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Wilderness in waiting: Conservation during COVID-19

Wilderness in waiting: Conservation during COVID-19

ByJared Ruttenberg June 15, 2020

‘Wilderness in waiting’ is a four-part weekly series, highlighting Africa’s proud wildlife heritage during the COVID pandemic. Without the regular…

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Wilderness in waiting: 5 unmissable wildlife documentaries

Wilderness in waiting: 5 unmissable wildlife documentaries

ByJared Ruttenberg June 8, 2020

‘Wilderness in waiting’ is a four-part weekly series, highlighting Africa’s proud wildlife heritage during the COVID pandemic. Many of Africa’s…

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Gourmet experiences in New Zealand’s boutique wine town

Gourmet experiences in New Zealand’s boutique wine town

ByJared Ruttenberg December 19, 2019December 15, 2019

Gone are the days when holidays were for just kicking back. Yes, we all love to wind down on…

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Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

Bespoke wine experiences in South Africa’s Robertson Valley

ByJared Ruttenberg November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

Only a two-hour’s drive from Cape Town, is the picturesque Robertson Valley, traditionally known for its wine and roses….

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7 unmissable luxury hotels in South Africa

7 unmissable luxury hotels in South Africa

ByJared Ruttenberg February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

As a travel writer based in South Africa, I have the privilege of visiting some of the country’s finest…

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5 luxury escapes near Cape Town

ByJared Ruttenberg January 31, 2018February 2, 2018

Although the Mother City has a dazzling array of luxury accommodation offerings, and continues to collect a string of…

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