During lockdown, especially at the start, South African consumers were unable to purchase alcohol. Although the restrictions have since lessened, there are still a lot of rules surrounding when, where and how you are allowed to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Fortunately, I only have a glass of wine or cocktail on occasion, when I’m out for dinner, socialising or […]
After a few years of travelling actively, first as a solo traveller and then with others close to me, travel has revealed some incredible caveats about life to me. Some concern who you should travel with; why free experiences are just as amazing as the paid-for or expensive ones; and even how travel can show you if you are truly […]
For my new guest series – which focuses on wedding industry professionals and service providers – I chatted to talented, Cape Town-based wedding photographer, Coba Sophia Uys of Coba Photography. Coba Sophia Uys is the hugely talented, Cape Town-based wedding photographer behind Coba Photography. She hails from Lambert’s Bay, West Coast and is the youngest of four sisters. Professionalism, talent […]
While COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions mean life in South Africa is slightly more relaxed now, going out (unless essential) is still discouraged. Many South Africans are heeding the call to stay home… But doing the right thing is not always easy – especially when you see friends, neighbours and city dwellers out galavanting. Best Virtual Tours in South Africa to […]
Previously on the blog, I compiled a short post on some of the wine farms banding together to help during the COVID-19 pandemic… And it was wonderful to see the response and viewership that post enjoyed. In light of this and because I feel people need good news now more than ever, I wanted to promote more positive action and brave efforts […]
A warthog gatecrashing a camping breakfast; breathtaking stargazing in South Africa’s coldest town; discovering otherworldly rock formations; and losing yourself in a sea of green forest… these are just some of my best travel memories in South Africa and its more remote, yet fiercely beautiful places. My Best Travel Memories in South Africa In a time when we cannot travel […]
Although South Africa’s wine farms have been unable to operate or deliver wines during the nation’s lockdown, they have found ways to offer support and upliftment to the people and communities around them. In true South African spirit, their generosity and kindness has been a joy to see. Since the national lockdown was first implemented on midnight of 26 March […]
Lately, with the threat and spread of COVID-19, many of us have seen our ‘everyday world’ become infinitely smaller… Our days are coloured by the sunrises and sunsets we watch from our front doors instead of our windscreens; by the walls and garden fences we are ever surrounded by; by the colleagues, loved ones and friends we virtually greet; and […]
“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 […]
