Travel blog posts, covering everything from hiking to accommodation to restaurant reviews.
Look up the word ‘honeymoon’ and you will get some variant of: “a holiday spent together by a newly married couple“. Yet, all too often, honeymoons turn into expensive trips that add unnecessary stress to the newly married couples’ life. And I have a gripe with that because a honeymoon shouldn’t have to break the bank to be amazing. I […]
The Western Cape is blessed with an abundance of excellent markets. With everything from food to craft to Saturday and Christmas markets, there really is something for everyone… I have visited many great markets in the Western Cape so I decided it was time to finally share my best picks. Although I have visited a few others besides – I […]
Cape Town is a city that offers so many family-friendly attractions and experiences. It has gorgeous, safe beaches; wonderful outdoor adventures; and child-friendly restaurants and accommodation. Think: exploring Table Mountain; swimming with the penguins; visiting kid-friendly wine farms and more! I may not yet have a child of my own – but I have visited many family-friendly places. And I […]
It has been said that a reader lives many different lives… As a bookworm, I can certainly attest to this. Yet, as much as books can transport us to new worlds, imaginary planets and even different countries – so too can movies (and series). In this post, I share the best movies (and series) to watch when you can’t travel… […]
If you live in the Western Cape, chances are you are either an avid mountain biking (MTB) enthusiast – or you know someone who is… It’s a fact of life. And it’s no wonder because the Western Cape offers some of the best places to MTB in South Africa. With so many gorgeous reserves, country spaces and even city cycle […]
As South Africa tentatively progresses to lower levels – including Level 2 as of 18 August 2020 – I realise that people are desperate to get out more and most especially, to support our local businesses and industries. And we really need to. Yet, at the same time, we need to ensure we do so safely and carefully, so that […]
Although travel has essentially been a no-go in 2020 – I was fortunate to enjoy the Paarl Rock hike, found within the beautiful Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve… And what a marvellous adventure that turned out to be! If you are looking for a wonderful, family-friendly hike that is neither too demanding, nor too short/long, this is the ideal hike for […]
These past few months with the COVID-19 pandemic, travel in and around Cape Town has been firmly off the cards. But, as the city opens some activities up under Level 3, I wanted to share a few safe, fun day trip ideas. I was initially unsure whether it was the right decision to share a post like this… But people […]
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 […]
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 […]
