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Did you see the man from Japan?
Three years ago, Japanese art teacher Naoya began the journey of a lifetime, cycling across the world’s continents in pursuit of his dream. Since then, he has cycled more than 55,000 kilometres.
Recently, he passed through Betty’s Bay on his way to Cape Town, where he met Johan Steyn. Johan showed Naoya what local Overberg hospitality is all about, and took him to visit the penguins at Stony Point, then joined him on a hike up to the waterfalls.
From Cape Town, Naoya will fly to Turkey and then cycle across Asia back home to Japan, where he plans to write a book about his amazing journey.
We wish Naoya safe travels! Thanks, Johan, for sharing this amazing story!
Photo Credit: Johan Steyn
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We spotted this photo of Pearly Beach Shop, dated 1985, and knew we had to share it!
A big congratulations to Julia Barlow and Riaan Mostert, who took part in the Rhodes Half Marathon on 1 May 2026 in Wellington.
Meet Jeff Batt, a talented artist from De Kelders, Gansbaai.
Here’s a blast from Gansbaai’s past! Take a look at this hilarious vintage photo sent to us by Arend de Waal.
We found this vintage photo of summer in full swing, taken at Stanford’s Cove on 31 December 1990.