“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.”- George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons. As any bonafide bookworm can attest to, books (whether fiction or non-fiction) have the ability to take us places… We can travel to unknown cities, foreign worlds and even modern-day places at the turn of […]
Greetings, all, In light of the trying times and global devastation that we are currently facing with the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, I will not be sharing new travel experience posts or reviews until I feel it is safe and recommended to travel, eat out or explore both locally and internationally again. This does not mean I will not write new posts […]
The Western Cape, and Cape Town, offer some excellent places for families with children to enjoy. In particular, there are a host of top child-friendly restaurants and wine farms. While I don’t yet have children of my own (it’s in my game plan, though), I know plenty of people who do. And when I explore new places, I definitely keep […]
Whether you are in the young stages of love; rekindling things with an old flame; or have been soulmates through decades, exploring a romantic destination is always good idea. And what better time to do it than during February, so famously hailed as the month of love? What’s more, with Travelstart, you can fly to your destination, ensuring added relaxation and […]
The Western Cape is littered with some charming farm stalls. Be they by the roadside, at the entrance to a small town or in the heart of a wine valley… Western Cape farm stalls are an essential lifeblood locally. Born out of love for hospitality, good food and even better wine, farm stalls are a traveller’s welcoming embrace. They are […]
As part of the next instalment in Guests’ Corner – a local and international travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust – I chatted to Sharon, South African blogger and travel writer. South African by birth, international by travel, Sharon is a talented travel writer and blogger at the humourous, insightful travel blog, The Sharonicles. On her blog, Sharon shares […]
Since its opening in late 2017 on Kloof Street, Cause | Effect Cocktail Kitchen and Cape Brandy Bar has been making serious waves in Cape Town. It now calls the V&A Waterfront home – and while the scenery has changed, the core values and appeal are the same. With its unique offerings, cocktail creativity and focus on the natural elements […]
Recently, I had the pleasure of being invited to experience Kunjani Wines and their latest Sunset Fridays event. The wine farm is a still-new kid on the Stellenbosch wine block. And while Kunjani Wines – only two years in the running – may be new, it is one of the most impressive, welcoming and relaxing wine estates I have visited […]
As 2019 draws to a close, I am fondly reflecting on the most memorable experiences I have enjoyed in and around Cape Town during the year. All of which you can enjoy going forwards. So, here are the 19 best experiences to enjoy near Cape Town in 2019 – and beyond: 1. Villiera Wines Game Drives and MCC and Nougat […]
Elgin is one of the most beautiful valleys in all of South Africa. Hidden away in the Overberg Region, this fertile valley is famous for its fruit production, accommodation offerings, outdoor adventures and of course, its delicious cool climate wines. In the past few years, I have had the pleasure of visiting Elgin (and its immediate surrounds) and enjoying some […]
