The thing I like most about the Stellenbosch Winelands is the association with festive food, colourful celebrations and generally good fun for the whole family, regardless of the season. As you enter the beautiful and leafy valley, you will…
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Confessions, books and owning up to my December vice
‘What does an “It” girl do if she loses all her money?’ We had a guest stay at our Muizenberg beach flat for a few months towards the end of 2016. She wasn’t particularly difficult and did not cause…
Coffee shops and cafe's abound on the Southern Peninsula, so does good pizza! Take your pick from this top 6 in and around Kalkbay.…
Tips for surviving your African Safari
You are planning your African Safari and excited to see it all. Here are some of my notes on how to make the best of it. Don’t be rushed. Don’t drink too much. Overlanding often gets a bad reputation…
My African Safari – highlights around East and Southern Africa
Are you planning your overland African Safari? Do you go totally Toto for Kilimanjaro? Here are some of my highlights…
11 Spots in Kalk Bay and Muizenberg for coffee and cake
We live on a beautiful coastal strip and although it is only short drive from Cape Town CBD, you will feel like you are on holiday as you browse quirky shops and enjoy the views of the harbour and…
World Photography Day and the best find in a spooky, dark corridor. Thanks Kodak.
** Happy WORLD Photography Day ** To celebrate, I will give airtime to a special find. It is a long story and needs its own page, but the summary: a camera found in an old house. A film in…
A classy back pack for easier traveling, a scarve and new sunglasses. The attack of the tropical palmtree print is a very real thing. I want it all! My packing essentials are all about comfort and functionality, and…
The Big Apple. New York City. 5th Avenue. Madison Square Garden. Home to numerous TV series, celebs and countless landmarks. Millions of visitors travel to NYC every year to tick their bucket list and see everything the city has to…
How 6 days in New York Can Get You Your Heart’s Desire
Day 1: They said it will happen. They were not clear on exactly when. “They” referring to the blogs and guides on New York. I read them all. There is a multitude of them all over the internet. I…










