Every year for me, there’s something exciting about September. But never more so than when I get to explore the beautiful outdoors during springtime! Such was the case when I visited nature park, Majik Forest, a tranquil park and public space in Cape Townโs Northern Suburbs. Well-positioned in the Northern […]
Out of all the areas in Cape Town, the Northern Suburbs often gets a bad rep. I’ve heard many people ‘in the know’ say it offers adequate (at best) food and sub-par to slow service… But, since I moved here in late 2017, I have made it my personal mission […]
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 the best wine connoisseur. Over the past few years, I […]
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and they are certainly right about that. Still, you also can’t beat a good brunch for setting the tone to your day! In this post, I share my pick of the best breakfast- and brunch-spots in South Africa’s […]
Pet-friendly travel – both in terms of accommodation and eateries – is becoming a big, important requirement for pet lovers. To most of us – myself included – our pets are as much a part of our family as anyone else. So being able to or feeling welcome to bring […]
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 […]
Day trips are some of my favourite travel adventures… I am a sucker for road trips, hidden gems and new places so a day trip is the perfect chance to enjoy all this and so much more! Happily, there are so many interesting day trips near Cape Town for locals […]
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 […]
Globally, wine is loved far and wide… With wine production and wine-producing regions spanning across parts of Africa (South Africa, Tunisia and Morocco), Europe, South America, North America, Canada, Oceania and Asia too. Wine is something that can be enjoyed alone or with others. It can be savoured with food […]
After the phenomenal success of and interest in my ‘Best Wedding Venues for Travellers in the Cape Winelands’ post, I realised there was a noticeable desire among couples to find incredible places to cement their love. But let’s face it… You can’t plan a wedding without first proposing! And so […]
