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    Exploring the Wonders of Majik Forest in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

    28 June 2026 - By 

    For me, there’s something really exciting about spring in the Western Cape. But never more so than when I get to explore our beautiful outdoors! This is especially true when I visit the much-loved tranquil nature park and public space in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs: Majik Forest. A Spot I Helped Put on the Map Back in 2017, it was added to my travel list after I was told “it’s pretty inside”, with both nature walks and MTB routes for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. Shortly thereafter, I visited it for myself and I saw why it was such a special…

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    Bloggers on How COVID Has Changed the Way We Travel

    1 August 2021 - By 

    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 from normal and we have all had to adjust to a new world, accepting that, at least for the time being, COVID-19 remains a part of it. In this post, myself and some lovely guest bloggers share the different ways that COVID-19 has changed the way we travel. How the Pandemic Has Changed the Way We Travel Some have found…

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    Best Things to Do Near Delightful Durbanville

    1 September 2019 - By 

    Durbanville, the epicentre of Cape Town’s popular Northern Suburbs, is one of the city’s most beautiful suburbs. Best of all, this residential and commercial haven happily offers plenty of local attractions for visitors to enjoy. With a plethora of cosy cafes and restaurants, lovely accommodation and incredible wine farms within its reach, Durbanville is surrounded by great experiences. While I have not yet enjoyed all of them, in the past two years, I have ticked some excellent spots off my list. And they are certainly worth sharing! So whether you are new here or a regular in this part of…

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    Guests’ Corner SPECIAL: Honeybee Photography

    1 December 2018 - By 

    As part of this special instalment of Guests’ Corner, I chatted to Melissa Gundry, owner and photographer at Honeybee Photography. Melissa Gundry is the brilliantly talented owner-photographer behind Honeybee Photography. Honeybee Photography is the place where she showcases her passion, which is evident in every image that she captures.  She describes herself as a “natural light kinda girl, working to afford her flash”… And while her main focus is on photographing people and capturing life’s special moments, I feel Melissa is capable of photographing anything.  Melissa offers incredible talent, precision, thoughtfulness, kindness and above all, truly beautiful, elegant photo results. Her photography…