… Is the cutest thing! Vergenoegd Wine Estate, in Stellenbosch, has a flock over 1 000 Indian Runner Ducks. These ducks play a huge role in the functioning of the wine estate. Instead of using pesticides, the ducks assist as natural pest-control by eating all the snails and bugs on their daily patrols around the…
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Italy has been on my travel bucket list since forever. It’s a destination I dreamt of for years and I always said the year I turn 30 will be the year that I tick Italy off the list. Well I did it, I made it happen and what a dream holiday it was! We explored…
*Knock Knock* Me: Who’s there? LINDT Me: LINDT who? LINDT Master Chocolatier Just over a week ago there was a knock on my front door. I wasn’t expecting a delivery that day, so when I asked who is it and they responded with “LINDT”, I knew very well I was in for a treat. It…
Every year, around late Spring, which is from the beginning of October to the beginning of November, the suburbs and streets of Johannesburg go from green to purple as the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom. It is really a pretty sight and because the Jacarandas in Johannesburg last for a short while, it’s definitely…
In the first post of my Blogging Tips series I covered all the things you need to consider before starting a blog which is basically how to find a blogging niche. You can read more about all of that over here. Now that you’ve considered everything in that post and you have (hopefully) found what…
I love breakfast just as much as I love a good glass of wine … And that is a lot! Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day just because I love the variety it has to offer. If you want something savoury, you can opt for a classic eggs benedict. Or if your sweet…
Whenever I’m at the airport about to board my flight, I always look around and ask myself “where is everyone else off to?“. Travelstart have answered my question by compiling a list of the most popular flight routes and destinations for South Africans in 2018. This compilation is based on an analysis of more than…
The Rovos Rail journey from Pretoria to Cape Town covers 1 600 kilometres. It’s a slow ride and the trip is three days long (or short?) with forever changing landscape and two exciting stops along the way. The journey takes you from the Gauteng Highveld, to the dry Karoo land, through the Winelands and finally…
I never thought I would say I have travelled through South Africa by train until a few weeks ago when I embarked on a once in a lifetime trip on Rovos Rail. Rovos Rail is known for being the most luxurious train in the world and after a two-night journey from Pretoria to Cape Town,…
I have a new obsession but at least its a healthy one. I am totally obsessed with acai berry smoothie bowls … They are just so refreshing, so delicious and so healthy. Acai berry smoothie bowls are all the trend right now and I can see why – not only are they pretty to look at…
The few words we find ourselves saying far too often is “I need a gin and tonic … And I need it now”. Especially when it comes to a Friday and all we want to do is relax, unwind and welcome the weekend with open arms! From a simple gin and tonic, to a gin infused…
Food plays a very big role in my life … Hence the blog! So whenever I have a trip planned somewhere, I also plan where and what I’m going to eat. And when I go to Cape Town, the same applies. The food scene in Cape Town is amazing – there are so many places…
The way I just love Boulders Beach. To sit and relax, listen to the waves crashing and watch penguins waddle around you is just amazing! Boulders Beach, near Cape Town, is one of the only places in the world you can do this. And what is even more amazing, you can swim with among the…
Imagine walking into the cosiest guesthouse and the smell of freshly baked crunchie biscuits welcomes you. This is what happened when we arrived at The Ashford Guesthouse this past weekend. Not only did the delicious aromas of freshly baked biscuits welcome us, but so did Zanele, with her friendly, bubbly smile. location The Ashford Guesthouse…
A cold winters Sunday spent listening to live jazz music, sipping on bottomless gluhwein and wine, and indulging in the most cheesiest cheese fondue is definitely a Sunday well spent! Delheim is once again hosting their very popular Jazz and Cheese Fondue Sundays. While we were just in Cape Town recently, we decided we needed…
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