A collection of photo-dense posts.
Update: The sale, dispensation and distribution of alcohol are now on hold after the President’s national address on 12 July 2020. This post was written prior to this – so please adhere to all official regulations and keep them in mind when reading this. During lockdown, especially at the start, South African consumers were unable to purchase alcohol. Although the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
