Outstanding Uitsig: An Unforgettable Weekend in a Cederberg Cottage
We parked, unpacked and set about exploring the wild, beautiful area outside our doorstep.
12-September-2024
Words have the power to transport and transform. And whenever I feel tongue-tied, and lost for words, I can always find my voice on a well thought out page.
An Agent o Heritage: Nic Wolpe's Enduring Legacy
By the end of that breakfast, Nic’s journey in creating, what is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, had began.
27-August-2024
Rapt: Cape Town's Candyland
An open space with a few fun furnishings and counters with delicious assortments of confectionary goodies await.
16-April-2024
Book Review: The Women
I became completely consumed by its story... Only putting it down to eat, sleep and weep.
01-April-2024
Switzerland's Sensational Scenery: A Rail Journey on the Glacier Express
Thanks to Instagram I knew something about the Glacier Express that most people seemingly miss.
16-March-2024
Captivating Chur: A Day in Switzerland's Oldest Town
The picturesque city is surrounded by tall snow-capped mountains, charming streets and hidden corners waiting to be explored.
03-March-2024
Roaming through Rome: A 48 Hour Guide
Italy's capital city is like the cool kid that invites you to all its haunts, hangouts, and hidden corners.
10-February-2024
Book Review: The Nightingale
Its a poignant reminder that, sometimes, all we can do is survive.
29-October-2023
Captivating Kaapsehoop: A 24-Hour Guide to the Enchanting Mining Village
Kaapsehoop oozes charm that invite weekend travellers to linger longer, enjoying the horses and abundance of nature.
23-July-2023
Paul Patisserie: Perfect Plates and Pastries
A patisserie serving up tasty French fare so good that the flavours "high five your tongue."
02-July-2023
Vergelegen Wine Estate: A Guide to its Grounds and Gardens
We were enthralled by each mouthful, eliciting uhmms and ahhs of satisfaction – our heads bobbing in approval.
08-February-2023
Hazendal's Kleine Hazen Putting Park: Fun for the Whole Family
We arrived on a hot Sunday morning, ready to swing into action and enjoy a fun-filled 30th birthday celebration.
22-January-2023
A Kruger Adventure: 24 hours at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
As the sun brushed the long grass alongside the road, the great boulder up ahead twitched.
18-December-2022
A Kruger Adventure: Satara Rest Camp
After an early dinner, we took a stroll around the camp and found our path being crossed by fierce feline: the mighty but small African Wild Cat.
17-December-2022
A Kruger Adventure: A Guide to Graskop’s Blyde River Canyon
A sheer drop followed by a green forested valley and fields as far as the eye could see grabbed our attention.
16-December-2022
Book Review: The Midnight Library
This fictional story with major self-help vibes, follows Nora as she finds herself in the space between life and death.
01-November-2022
Retreat Guest Farm: A Weekend in Piket-Bo-Berg
I quickly realised that I'd struck gold with my find which exceeded every expectation.
03-September-2021
Book Review: The Dictionary of Lost Words
Pip Williams weaves a wonderfully whimsical story between real historical events.
31-July-2021
Book Review: The Road Trip
The Road Trip takes you on a journey through the past and present and from balmy summer days spent in Provence to a drive through the English and Scottish countryside.
07-July-2021
Simply Superb: The Scone Shack
We spent an hour soaking up the sun, enjoying every morsel and petting every animal that came past.
23-June-2021
Picnics at Hazendal: Bountiful Babushka Baskets
After two and a half hours of feasting, we were finally finished. We sat back, full, content and completely happy.
14-April-2021
Book Review: The Switch
They become entangled in each other’s lives with unexpected (and a few expected) results.
27-March-2021
Picnics at De Meye: Superb Seasonal Summer Baskets
Our ratings went out the window as our uhmms and ahhhs signalled our satisfaction with each passing dish.
07-December-2020
Book Review: City of Girls
Vivian isn’t the most likeable of characters but for all her flaws, you’ll likely end up respecting her.
18-November-2020
Magoebaskloof: A Weekend Among the Tree Giants
As we drove further into the heart of the province, I hadn’t anticipated that the lush vegetation would rival - if not exceed - that of the Garden Route.
24-October-2020
Hike to Paarl Rock
Take in the sounds of countless birds, and the sites of fynbos, granite boulders and the sweeping Paarl valley below.
20-October-2020
Book Review: The Last Voyage of Mrs. Henry Parker
It follows Evelyn Parker - Mrs P, as she’s affectionately known by two friends she makes on her final cruise - as she searches for her husband
10-October-2020
Book Review: The Authenticity Project
There were a few major surprises including one that felt so left field that I had to put the book down to process it.
20-August-2020
Champion of Gender Equality
Wolpe, like so many South African women during the Struggle years, would step in whenever a political crisis occurred.
09-August-2020
Mont Rochelle’s Uitkyk Trail
Spurred forward by the very sight we could not believe we were seeing, we made it to the top of the peak with our mouths open in awe.
01-August-2020
VoiceMap: A Platform for Storytellers and Travellers
VoiceMap was inspired by the love of travel and the power of storytelling.
24-July-2020
Book Review: The Flatshare
Even the predictable outcomes don’t seem to follow conventional tropes leaving the reader frustrated in the best way possible.
26-June-2020
Travel Memory: Encountering the Giants of the Garden Route
We drove around for the first 40 minutes with only herds of zebras, warthogs and meerkats (hello, Timon and Pumbaa), some of the four hundred Cape buffalo in the park and a variety of buck in sight.
01-May-2020
Wine Tasting in Provence
In Provence, we visit wine estates – or rather, we visit ‘caves’ – to conduct business.
01-November-2019
Royal Tea at The Silo Hotel
Come hungry – and in your most comfortable loose-waisted pants.
01-July-2019
Drum Restaurant in Stellenbosch Sadly Closed
Family-run eatery hitting all the right flavour notes.
01-May-2019
High Tea at Lanzerac’s Striking Manor Kitchen
Lanzerac’s offering is a decidedly decadent and sophisticated affair.
01-January-2019
Lekker Vegan: Guilt-Free Burgers, Gatsbys and Nuggets
Lip-smacking vegan junk food in Cape Town’s East City!
01-December-2018
Getting the Signature Treatment at Majeka House Spa
The African Goddess Facial – otherwise known as 90 minutes of pure bliss – is their signature treatment.
01-September-2018
Ka Pa Tée: Cape Town's Dedicated Tea Bar Moves Online
The ritual of tea – brewing, pouring, drinking and enjoying.
01-December-2017
Externalising Our Memory Hardware
According to some researchers, the Internet is making us into superficial thinkers with scattered thoughts unable to concentrate or focus.
01-November-2014