One dark tourism destination is an island that’s seven miles off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. Robben Island has been dubbed a place synonymous with dark tourism as it was the spot where ...

Robben Island, one of Cape Town’s most visited attractions, has more to offer than just the ferry ride there and the prison ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The ferry ride to Robben Island can be quite choppy. If you tend to get queasy, visit the museum at the Cape Town ferry dock and also consider the free Apartheid to Freedom ...

One of the more famous dark tourism destinations is South Africa’s Robben Island. The island is now a UNESCO World Heritage site located about 7 miles off the coast of Cape Town. It was once ...

South Africa's first democratically elected president was imprisoned for 27 years, 18 of which were spent on Robben Island, a harsh environment off the Cape Town coast. The cull is intended to ...

When exploring the Western Cape province, a museum visit is worth adding to your itinerary. Consider these museums.

Dowerglen resident Gloria Britain (63) recently took to the frigid waters of Cape Town when she swam her first ocean swim.

Abigail Kirkland ready to depart for her Robben Island crossing Photo ... Miles when she conquered the Robben Island to Big Bay crossing in Cape Town. An avid sportswoman formerly from Mtunzini ...

This true account is a significant contribution to documenting life in Apartheid South Africa. In looking wider than the inside of Robben Island, as one of South Africa’s most symbolic centres of ...

Commerce, culture and heritage mix in rather strange and sometimes unsettling ways in South Africa, especially when the struggle for freedom is commemorated.

In this guide, I’ve curated a 5-day Cape Town itinerary that encapsulates the essence of this awesome city, offering a balanced blend of leisure and excitement. Whether basking in the sun at ...