Founded in 1682, Blaauwklippen Vineyards is one of the most historic Stellenbosch wine estates. To me, it is also one of the most beautiful. This fine estate offers an incredibly well-rounded experience. Especially if you visit on Sundays for the Blaauwklippen Family Market! This is precisely what we did, enjoying a fun, satisfying estate experience from start to finish. Aesthetic […]
Category: Collaborations and Guest Posts
A collection of collaborative sponsored posts, guest posts and hosted reviews.
Nostalgic, Country-style Dining at Joostenberg Wine Estate’s The Kraal
Very few dining experiences can feed your mind and soul, even as they nourish your belly. Yet, The Kraal Restaurant at Joostenberg Wine Estate manages to do all three, in generous portions. Tucked away down a quaint farm road, lined with sprawling trees, The Kraal is every bit a breath of fresh country air… So breathe deep. Because every inch […]
How RV Travel Can Change Your Life
A Unique Way to Travel: RVing Travelling by RV can have a profound impact on your life. Unlike other forms of travel, such as by car, plane, bus or train, RV travel becomes an extension of how you live. Those other modes of travel are just a means of getting from point A to point B, usually as quickly as […]
My Best Meal Abroad
Travelling is filled with so many joys… New experiences, exciting (global) destinations and the chance to explore our humanity. But, perhaps above all else, food plays a vital role in travel. It forms part of our adventures, often enhancing the travel experience. Food introduces us to new people, cultures, cuisine – and above all, unexpected friends. I invited some fellow […]
Best Wedding Venues for Travellers in the Cape Winelands
As travellers, we get to experience some incredible destinations across the world. Yet few destinations are as meaningful as the one you choose to host your wedding at. With this in mind, I have put together a list of my favourite Cape Winelands wedding venues. Each of these venues has either been visited or vetted by yours truly, so I […]
The Best Hikes and Trails Around the World
Whether you like to take things slow and savour the view or hike yourself fit, here are a select few of the best hikes and trails around the globe. Reach new heights with these amazing hikes, as voted by international travel bloggers and writers: Eiger Trail Country: Switzerland The starting point of the trail is Kleine-Scheidegg, a mountain pass located […]
Sampling Pierneef à La Motte’s New Menu
La Motte is one of the prettiest wine estates around, with an impressive history and enviable setting within the famous Franschhoek Wine Valley to boot. Having first visited the estate in early 2018, I was delighted to be invited back. Since my last visit, the estate’s stunning restaurant, Pierneef à La Motte, has changed hands, with Chef Eric Bulpitt replacing […]
Villiera Wines’ Best Experiences to Enjoy
Villiera Wines is a unassuming, family-run wine farm and wildlife sanctuary, situated on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. With its impressive mountain views (including of Table Mountain in the distance) and its somewhat secluded location, Villiera quietly and instantly packs a punch… Even more so once you learn that it offers a range of unique wine estate experiences! Our arrival at […]
Best Beaches as Voted by Bloggers and Travellers
Whether you love strolls along a peaceful shore, crashing white horses or dipping into crystal clear aqua waters… the beach is best.We are blessed with some phenomenal beaches… From Africa to Asia and everywhere in between. Here is a pick of some of the best beaches as voted by bloggers and travellers: Anse Cocos Location: La Digue Island, Seychelles, Indian […]
Mind-blowing Food and Fine Dining at Gåte Restaurant, Stellenbosch
Update: Chef Rikku Ò’Donnchü and Chef Warwick King have bid farewell to Quoin Rock to pursue an exciting, new restaurant venture in town. However, this particular review was written around them so I have left it untouched. In late November, I had the pleasure of being invited to dine at Gåte Restaurant. This Stellenbosch-based fine dining restaurant lies on the […]