8 Hidden Gems in Cape Town Only Locals Know About

"A sobering, community-focused museum housed in a former Methodist church that documents the history of forced removals during apartheid—more than 60,000 people displaced in the 1960s and ’70s—and aims to provide visitors with critical context about the city’s social and political past." - Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel Sophie Mendel is an editor at Travel + Leisure, where she assigns, edits, and publishes the product reviews and recommendations that help guide travelers toward the best shoes, apparel, accessories, and hotels for their needs. Sophie has traveled to 53 countries and lived in five, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has more than six years of experience as a writer, editor, and copywriter. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines