• Guests’ Corner: Wonder Here Wander There, Lizzie Lacey-Brennan

    19 December 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my international version of Guests’ Corner (previously a local South African travel interview section on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust), I chatted to Lizzie Lacey-Brennan, travel blogger at Wonder Here Wander There. Since a young age, Lizzie Lacey-Brennan has been a naturally keen explorer, whether this has meant hiking up Snowdon as a young scout, booking trips to Barcelona in her students days or glamping with her husband. On her lovely blog, Wonder Here Wander There, she enjoys documenting her travels to the benefit of others, as much as to herself, and particularly loves recommending…

  • Guests’ Corner: Alicia Chamaillé, Chamaillé Online

    31 October 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to SA Insta blogger and writer, Alicia Chamaillé of Chamaillé Online. Alicia was born in a small French village (one that no one has heard of!) – but grew up in the big city of Cape Town, famed for its gorgeous scenery. At a young age, she learnt the power of writing and the magic of words. She also learnt the beauty of capturing life in a single moment, frozen forever. Alicia is a proud dog owner, a hungry…

  • Guests’ Corner: Chandré Botha, City Chronicles

    11 October 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to fellow SA travel blogger, Chandré Botha. Chandré of City Chronicles is a former small town girl turned performer and writer. In between work, she’s also a dedicated wife and ‘mother’ to two Boston Terrier puppies. She loves seeing as much of the world as she can – and through her blog, she hopes to inspire people to see the world or try something new, as she gives advice on topics valuable her readers. On City Chronicles, Chandre will provide…

  • Guests’ Corner: Tyla van Til

    20 September 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to fellow SA travel blogger, Tyla van Til. Tyla van Til is a 24-year-old blonde, with freckles and pale skin – she is also the owner of self-named Tyla van Til: a local beauty, lifestyle and travel blog. Tyla chills in Cape Town, South Africa. She likes to write and drink coffee while doing so… Tyla has a love-hate relationship with beauty, lifestyle, and travel – and so that is what she writes about! 1) Who or what inspired…

  • Guests’ Corner: Verushka Ramasami, SpiceGoddess

    29 August 2017 - By 

    As part of the first instalment of my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to fellow SA travel blogger, Verushka Ramasami. Verushka is mistress of words from Durban, South Africa’s sunny city. She is a lifestyle blogger who loves vanilla, travel, books and gadgets. Verushka’s blog, SpiceGoddess, is inspired by a book and movie called Mistress of the Spices; it’s based around an Indian spice shop in America and the beautiful woman who works there. For Verushka, it made sense to keep the Spice bit and add Goddess… hence, the blog’s name, SpiceGoddess,…

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    Cool and Cosy in Kommetjie: Top Reasons to Visit This Mother City Spot in the Deep South

    9 April 2017 - By 

    I’ve only visited Kommetjie twice now in my three or so years of residing in Cape Town – but it’s definitely one of my favourite travel spots; at least of those found along the Cape Peninsula coastline. This small, close-knit village in the Deep South has it all: country vibes, ocean and mountain views to die for (no matter whereabouts you are in ‘town’), and a wonderful holiday feeling, which allows people like myself the chance to leave the city behind and get back to nature’s freeing roots. The best part of all: it’s easily accessible (particularly if you’re a…

  • Picnic Review: Scenic Riverside Holden Manz Picnic

    4 March 2017 - By 

    Earlier this year I had the pleasure of hopping on the Franschhoek Wine Tram’s Blue Line (see my review for more info) – and in so doing, I was able to visit the beautiful, quintessentially Cape Dutch wine farm: Holden Manz Wine Estate. After being dropped off near to the Franschhoek Kitchen restaurant and inquiring after our pre-arranged picnic, my friend and I asked if we could walk down to front gate to see the small dam, which had caught our eye as we passed by in our chic, yet gamely, tram bus. We were warmly invited to do this, so…

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    Why Chapman’s Peak Drive Has Me Charmed

    22 February 2017 - By 

    Arguably one of South Africa’s (if not the world’s) most scenic drives, Chapman’s Peak Drive is one road trip you have to make if you visit the beautiful Western Cape province. Discover more about its unique, yet trying history, marvel at its endless natural beauty and above all, see first-hand for yourself why Chapman’s Peak charms and inspires so many visitors every day, as you curl the coastline – from either False Bay side or the Atlantic Seaboard – and travel to or from the marvellous Mother City. 1) Why Chappies has me charmed It’s one of my favourite road…

  • Picnic Review: A Stunning Picnic Experience at La Bri Wine Estate

    6 February 2017 - By 

    Recently, my friend and I had the enormous pleasure of being part of the hop-on, hop-off Franschhoek Wine Tram’s Blue Line tour. Because of this, we were allowed to make a maximum of six stops (from an original selection of eight) at various participating Franschhoek wine farms – one such estate was La Bri. I had first encountered La Bri (and their wonderful wines) at the 2015 edition of the Vinimark WineWorx Wine Trade Fair, which took place at the CTICC. On that particular occasion, I was fortunate to meet La Bri’s talented winemaker, Irene Walker, in person. From the…

  • Travel Review: Experiencing the Delightful Franschhoek Wine Tram

    29 January 2017 - By 

    Please note: Tour information and pricing may have changed but the experience is still accurately portrayed in this review. This past Saturday, I had the enormous pleasure of experiencing the Blue Line of the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Like their other lines (of which there are several), it allows passengers the chance to select a maximum of five to six (out of eight) Franschhoek wine farms to hop-on, hop-off at. It had been over three years since I last travelled to that beautiful part of the country – undoubtedly one of my ultimate favourites, aside from Cape Town and the False…