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This post is part of a series called Recommended I’m ruining these slippers. I’ve underestimated how they’ll cope in the morning dew, but I’m not taking them off. I left mine at home and found these in the Werf Garden Suite cupboard; turns out they’re the best pair of disposable…
This post is part of a series called Recommended The bedroom flickers bright white as the long, flowing drapes dance in the afternoon breeze. Small waves are pushed towards us as passing boats cut through the glittery lagoon, shimmering under the waning afternoon sun. The cheerful chirp of birds and…
“I’m in the sky! I’m in the sky!” The dark, luminous water shines bright red under the cover of night. Swirling around my feet, I see pedestrians passing by, ten stories below. The twinkly lights of Sea Point shimmer against the black silhouette of Signal Hill as traffic cruises by….
Mastercard has recently launched their virtual travel, courses and lectures on their Priceless.com website. Mastercard consumers are able to exclusively access a number of virtual experiences such as going up Table Mountain, learning to DJ or enjoy round table discussions with Arsenal women footballers, to name a few. Mastercard notes,…
What do we mean by “beginners”? We mean people (like us!) who have been largely inactive for the past decade and have used lockdown to reconnect with nature, our bodies and exercising! While waiting to check into our hotel, we popped up to the Knysna Heads to take a peek….
Before there was Maaaah-sta Chef Australia, there was Master Chef UK. And I LOVED it! But, I cancelled my DSTV because #Expensive! But I always enjoy seeing the judges when they pop up from time to time. Such a time being this week when I found this YouTube channel called…
No trip to London is complete without a late-night (or first thing in the morning) bagel stop at London’s famous Beigel Bake. I reached out to the owners to learn a little bit more about their famous store and what makes their food so special. Descendant and owner, Daniel Cohen,…
For a very long time Oudekraal seemed to a be secret, mystical place on the Western slopes of Table Mountain. Once a location to dance parties, this elusive braai and beach area remained a secret until I eventually grabbed my braai grid, ice lollies and cozzie and made a point…
I can’t hear the call to prayer. Have I missed it? The light of the embedded mirror clock illuminates the translucent bathroom door in a blue hue, but it seems light enough to be morning. Maybe I’ve overslept? Can one oversleep on holiday? My foggy mind comes around and I…
I can taste the acidy scent of the thinly sliced onion emanating from the hot, melted cheese. The cold, crunchy salad compliments the charred bread, hot between my fingertips, but too good to put down. This is freedom. Standing on warm cement, in my own puddle of hot tub water,…
Waiting, patiently, I stare at my sneakers. With each inch of the wooden staircase gained, the sense of anticipation grows. This tomb is older than the pyramids. Older than Stonehenge. Why did they build it? Will there be ghosts inside? Will it collapse? We move another inch. The sun is…
Moody, pewter clouds swirl around the jagged mountain peaks. The sun is sinking, but the light is still bright enough to see the patchwork of green and stone rising up the mountainside. The Webersburg mountain face surrounds us like a crest of a wave, giving life to animals, plants, insects,…
Namibia is a vast and beautiful country that is easily accessed via South Africa. It’s also a quiet and calm country – until the sun sets and the party animals come out! (I know – I grew up there!) But before you can enjoy your first sundowner it’s important to…
As a South African travelling over to Dublin it can be a bit daunting deciding what to do. This is mainly because of 3 things: funds, time and options! In our experience, some of the best things to do in Dublin aren’t part of the Dublin Tour so buying a…
Close your eyes and turn in a circle. When you slowly open them, what will you see? Green, gold and purple nearly all the way around…Tulbagh is a unique town in the Western Cape where you are surrounded by mountains all around. A small, wine-producing village located 90 minutes North…
Heading to Tulbagh for the weekend? Here are our tips and tricks on how to get the most of your visit at the historical town. 1. Arrive Early A lot of local shops close early on a Saturday, decreasing the number of things to do in the afternoon within the…
I’m tired and I’m not feeling well. Simultaneously, it’s also spring! And the dark green colour of our room in the Franschhoek Boutique Hotel is keeping my spirits teetering on hopeful. We have friends arriving in the morning to join us for the Franschhoek Wine Tram and I’d love nothing…
Federal Airlines (FedAir) has announced a revolutionary new approach to meet customer needs and market demands by introducing a reduced SA Resident fare starting from R2 850 per person (one-way flight from Johannesburg) directly to a number of landing strips within the Sabi Sand, Madikwe, Northern Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Hoedspruit…
Yep, you read right! Now YOU can have your own My Octopus Teacher experience courtesy of Tintswalo at Boulder’s. The hit 2020 Netflix documentary opened up the underwater world of the Cape Town’s False Bay and Atlantic Seaboard kelp forest and rock pools, fascinating viewers around the world with a glimpse…
The Ridgelands farm is vacant. The moody sky is slinking over the valley as workers retreat for the weekend and the sounds of nature increase with the darkness. The stark trees are silhouetted against the dusk sky as the stones crunch underneath our tires as we turn into the forecourt….
It’s so dark in the bedroom that it’s nearly pitch black. I’m less worried about the floorboards creaking than I am about trying to open the bedroom door to creep out. Climbing out of bed I gingerly reach out for the indoor shutter, trying to find a latch of some…
Before COVID 19 took over the world Cape Town, South Africa appeared on many of the world’s top travel sites as a “must visit” location. As much exposure as Cape Town was receiving, it didn’t often answer the question – what is Cape Town famous for? So, as locals, we’ve…
I can hear the slow crescendo of a kettle starting to boil. The large fluffy blankets indicate Kunjani Wines are well aware of the bitter cold Stellenbosch winters, but it’s taken us by surprise. Our attempt to get the aircon to blow warm air has failed – clearly not our…
This post is part of a series called Recommended I can’t hear a single thing, but I can see the green and white waves crashing outside the window. The afternoon has fallen quiet as the group slinks off to the various corners of the house for some solitude. The burning…
UPDATE: 12th November 2020 President Ramaphosa has declared South Africa open! All visitors are required to present a COVID negative test that was taken within the last 72 hours before arrival. Should this be presented then visitors will have access to visit. Total Active Cases as of 21st November 2020…
This post is part of a series called Recommended I can feel a stone stuck in the bottom of my shoe and I’m concerned about it scraping the tiles. As soon as I can lean on the wall, I pull it out. The weather in Franschhoek‘s been icy and boots…
If you caught our stories over the weekend you would have seen us most over excited about the snow falling on the Stellenbosch mountains. As our Whatsapp’s blew up with video footage of snow on Table Mountain, we couldn’t help but be more enthralled by the Stellenbosch mountains, which revealed…
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is very excited to announce that it has reopened to all local and domestic travelers! Thanks to the easing of the national lockdown regulations, TMACC is now ready to welcome local visitors back to one of Africa’s leading tourist attractions from Tuesday 01…
The flowers are blooming! While we still may very much be in the thick of winter, the flowers are giving us some 2020 joy we’ve seriously been missing. Having driven between Franschhoek (very cold!) and Langebaan (surprisingly sunny) we passed a number of beautiful wild flower sections. I’ve asked around…
“Oh my actual life!” slipped out of my mouth as I exited the elevators of 120 Fenchurch street. Turning to look at AJ, eyes widening as the exquisite 360 degree views of London rise along the glass-lined edges with every step. London, in all its glory – blue skies included,…