Situated along one of the main leafy streets of Franschhoek, Le Poirier Franschhoek is perhaps one of the best things to come out of lockdown 2020. This farm is owned and run by Paula Disberry, who is aided by her […]
Fun Things to do for Spring in the Western Cape
Spring in the Western Cape province of South Africa is always a fun affair. Not only does the ground become a riot of colour, as fynbos blooms and wild flowers spring from the earth, rejoicing at the winter passed but […]
Bloggers on How COVID Has Changed the Way We Travel
Last year, at the start of the global pandemic, I asked a few bloggers to share their thoughts on where they want to travel when the pandemic is over. Now, a year and a half later, life is still far […]
My Favourite Cape Winelands Wine Pairings
While I have never claimed to be any kind of wine expert, nor someone who bothers with all the pomp and ceremony surrounding the ‘right’ way to drink wine – I definitely enjoy and appreciate good wine as much as […]
How You Can Help South Africa: Donate, Volunteer and Help Rebuild SA
I hesitated about publishing this post – but a quick search on Google for places to donate during my country’s crisis has made it clear that I should. This is not a travel-related post – but as a South African […]
Adjusted Level 4: Where to Order Takeaways, Deliveries and More From
With South Africa’s shift to (adjusted) Level 4, I would like to support local restaurants, cafes, businesses and wine farms however I can at present. Please note: Sit-down dining in restaurants and alcohol orders and/or deliveries are not permitted by […]
Eat at Constantia Glen and Enjoy a Host of Winter Specials
Found unobtrusively along the forested Constantia Main Road, just before you ascend up Constantia Nek, lies the beautiful Constantia Glen. This boutique wine farm offers visitors both a wonderful tasting room and modern restaurant. And arguably some of the best […]
Dreamy Gardens to Explore Year-Round Near the Cape Winelands
I love all things garden-related and over the years, I have had the pleasure of exploring many wonderful gardens in and around Cape Town and the Western Cape. Some have been during special, annual Open Garden events while others have […]
Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden, Stellenbosch: A Walk Through an Artist’s Mind
If there is one art form that naturally inspires me, it is sculpture. There is something evocative and moving about sculptures that transcends mere art. One such sculpture work example is that of globally acclaimed, South African artist, Dylan Lewis. […]
Photo Essay: Exploring Old Nectar Estate and Its Magical Gardens
I have always loved wandering around gardens and beautiful natural spaces. So the Western Cape, where we have access to the gorgeous Cape Winelands’ gardens, is a joy to explore. That is why, when I first stumbled across Old Nectar […]