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A taste of Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient Hotel in Pretoria

All Things Johannesburg, Food, Johannesburg, Restaurants, Stay In JHB, Travel

A dining experience at the multi-award wining Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient Hotel in Pretoria has always been on my bucket list. So when I received an invitation to the official launch of Chef Chantel Dartna... Read More...

Local travel: 5 small towns in South Africa you have to visit

Local Travel, Travel, Travel Guides

Good news everyone! We can now travel locally. This is the best bit of news and the most exciting thing to happen all year. This definitely brings happiness, hope and a little sense of normality - with all the... Read More...

Tea and scones at the Scone Shack in Cape Town

Cape Town, Do in The Cape, Eat in The Cape, Local Travel, The Cape, Things to do on a Sunday, Travel, Western Cape

While we were in Cape Town recently on a very long summer holiday, we had a bucket list (AKA a to-do list) of everything we wanted to do. You can check out this list in this blog post titled Minkys Cape Town h... Read More...

High Tea at the Oyster Box Hotel in Durban

Accommodation, Do in Natal, Eat in Natal, Food, Local Travel, Stay in Natal, Travel

We have just returned from the most magical weekend at the Oyster Box Hotel in Durban. When I say it was magical, I mean it in every way! This hotel is an award winning 5 star luxury boutique hotel and everyth... Read More...

Best Romantic Destinations

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... That I have been to! With February being the month of love, there is no better time than right now to share a post on some of the best romantic destinations I have had the pleasure of visiting. A romant... Read More...

Ultimate guide to exploring The Robertson Wine Valley

Local Travel, The Cape, Travel, Travel Guides, Wine, Winelands

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are two of the Western Cape's most beautiful wine regions. I have had the privilege of exploring both these regions countless times thanks to my love for travelling and good wine. ... Read More...

Minkys Cape Town holiday bucket list

Cape Town, Local Travel, The Cape, Travel, Travel Guides, Western Cape, Winelands

We are off to Cape Town soon and we are the most excited! Because we are so excited, I have a put a list together of all the things we plan on doing while we are in the beautiful Mother City. Obviously this is... Read More...

Staying over at the Ivy Villa Hotel and Spa

Accommodation, All Things Johannesburg, Joburg + Surrounds, Johannesburg, Local Travel, Travel

There is a new and luxurious hotel nestled in Strathavon that has just opened it's door. I recently enjoyed a one night staycation at this new hotel and I can happily report back, this hotel is the epitome of ... Read More...

Travel Diary: this is what we got up to in the Midlands

Do in Natal, Eat in Natal, Local Travel, The Midlands, Travel, Travel Guides

This post has been a long time coming because we were in the Midlands in March this year and it is already the end of July. But as they say, better late than never. The Midlands is one of my absolute favour... Read More...

5 things to know when planning a trip to Zanzibar

Travel, Travel Abroad, Travel Guides, Zanzibar

The island of Zanzibar is famous for its mix of exotic beaches, spice plantations, history and diverse culture and has fast become a favourite holiday destination for us South Africans. After a short and sweet... Read More...

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