• Best Cake and Coffee Shops in Cape Town

    Cape Town is definitely one of the coffee capitals of the world. Almost every street in the city has at least two coffee shops on it, even in the middle of the sleepy suburbs. We are known for being coffee connoisseurs, caffeine addicts and coffee lovers of note. Incredible Cakes and Coffee Shops to Enjoy in Cape Town But the best part of our coffee shops is they often include incredible food options too, from satisfying all-day breakfasts to delicious lunches and of course, sweet treats and cakes too. In this post, I share my best cake and coffee shops…

  • My 16 Best Adventures of 2021

    2021 proved to be a trying year on so many levels for many of us – myself included. However, I was fortunate enough to travel more – and safely – during 2021 so there is still much to be thankful for! In this post, I share my best adventures for 2021. Looking Back on 2021: My 16 Best Adventures Here, in chronological order, are my best adventures of 2021: 1) Picking Flowers at Jamestown Flower Farm (Stellenbosch) One of my best discoveries of 2021 was undoubtedly Jamestown Flower Farm. I first saw this gem on an acquaintance’s Instagram feed and…

  • Blown Away by BAARD & Co Coffee Roasters

    June 2025 update: Baard and Co is sadly closing their on-site, physical store in Durbanville after 14 June 2025. Thereafter, they will be operating in an online, off-site capacity; more details to be shared in time. Since the official shop launch in October 2021, BAARD & Co Coffee Roasters have fast become the hottest coffee shop, roastery and artisanal sourdough bakery in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. BAARD & Co began their coffee roasting in 2019, supplying to Namibia and local businesses. A year later, in the midst of lockdown 2020, they added a home baking business. Now, their venture has…