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Old World Luxury at Grande Roche Hotel

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Autumn at Arum Lily Cottages’ Cabin 5

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Maps of Cape Town

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Safe, Centrality at the Radisson Red

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Family History at Greystones Beach House

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…

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What is Cape Town Famous For?

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…

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Vibrant Vineyard Views at Kunjani Wines Villas

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…

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Day Dreams at the White Sands Beach House

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…

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Level 1 Travel Regulations for South Africa

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…

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Luxury Mini Breaks at the Sandstone House Cottage

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…

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Snow on the Stellenbosch Mountains

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…

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[WIN] Table Mountain Cable Car Reopens Post Covid 2020

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…

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Day Trips: Where To See the Wildflowers

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…

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The Garden at 120: The Best Free Thing To Do in London

“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…

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Ireland’s Most Beautiful Library: The Long Room

Tones are low within the Book of Kells exhibit room. Upon exiting, a turn left leads guests up the stairwell to the Trinity’s famous library hall. The damp sounds of…

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Cape Town’s Perfect Hot Desk Hotel: Cartel House Hotel

The Cartel House Hotel in central Cape Town is the perfect remote working hotel for anyone looking to get a few extra work hours in while in the Mother City….

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Discovering My Ancestory at EPIC Ireland Immigration Museum

We’ve all seen the TV shows. Who Do You Think You Are?, Genealogy Roadshow and Long Lost Family, to name a few, but have you tried to find your ancestors?…

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10 South African Hotels Featured on the Forbes Travel Guide 2020

Today the Forbes Travel Guide released their 2020 list of the best hotels, spa’s and restaurants in the world. The totally independent service (yes, that means hotels can’t butter them…

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Table Mountain Cable Car to Close for Maintenance in 2020

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is currently in its 90th year of operations of providing visitor access to the top of Cape Town’s iconic attraction. To ensure the…

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Vast Valley Light at Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages

I can hear the stones crunch under my boots as the temptation to wander down a country road wins me over. The skies melt between dark blue and bright pink…

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Morning Bliss at the Riverstone House

I can’t help but try to find a little fish or frog as the river water babbles along side me. Slow, black tea coloured water swoons into nearby rock pools…

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Cape Town’s Best Low Budget Hotel: Signature Lux Hotel Waterfront

With Cape Town appearing on many international travel lists during 2019, it’s no wonder the city has been bumped up in the “top 5 travel destinations” of travellers’ bucket lists…

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The Majesty of Tintern Abbey

Even though the rain slashed through every window frame, the terrible weather couldn’t dampen the majesty of Tintern Abbey. Whether rain or shine, this 900 year old abbey stands as…

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Home at the Four Seasons Anahita Mauritius Villa

I’m alone in the house. It’s been a long 24 hours that started with the Springboks arriving at Cape Town International, after winning the World Cup, and ending with me…

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Brick Lane Beigel: Yellow Shop or White Shop?

Brick Lane is home to two of London’s most loved salt beef beigels stores: Beigel Shop London and Beigel Bake aka the yellow shop or the white shop. I’m one…

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8 Unique Mauritian Experiences of a Lifetime

Ahhh Mauritius. The east-African island country to the left of Madagascar is well known for its picture-perfect sunsets, white sandy beaches and jungle-like adventures. But the island is more than…

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Where To Stay in Magical Hogsback

Hogsback is a lovely, quaint and very under-appreciated little mountain village situated around two hours north of Grahamstown, at the start of the Amathole Mountain range. Best known for its…

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9 of the Best Coffee Houses in Cape Town

If you’re visiting Cape Town, you may have heard that our coffee game is pretty strong. With a variety of options available, here you’ll find a list of top coffee…

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Tintswalo at Boulders’ Penguin Encounters

The soft sound of Sky News plays in the background as I lie smugly in bed listening to the wind flow above the wooden rafters. It’s a clear night in…

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Top Tips for Cape Town Safety

This post was inspired by a question in one of my favourite Facebook travel groups, “Has anybody experienced crime in Cape Town? A friend told me, that (white) women aren’t…

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Clubbing in London: Goldie at Fabric

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I can’t believe it’s been FIVE YEARS since we saw Goldie live at Fabric! Since then we’ve seen him 2 more times, including in South Africa. Clubbing while on holiday…

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10 Tips For Visiting the Fish River Canyon: Africa’s Largest Canyon

My History With the Fish River Canyon The last time I was at the Fish River Canyon was possibly in 1995. That was a LONG time ago and I was…

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5 Foodie Hits & Misses at the Foodhallen, Amsterdam

While staying in Amsterdam for our honeymoon, we discovered an awesome food market called Foodhallen (aka “food hall”). It was an awesome opportunity to see what Dutch pop up kitchens…

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How To Get Discounted Moulin Rouge Tickets, Paris

Daa-daa-dadadada-daa-daa-dadadada-daa-daa-dadadadada-dadadadadadadadada 😀 The can-can! Who doesn’t know it? I remember my mother and her pals dressing up, rehearsing for hours and presenting a version of it in our home town’s…

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