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  • Couture Wonderland – La Galerie Dior

    “Whatever you do – for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion…” – Christian Dior If I’m brutally honest, for me, Paris has lost its gloss…there were moments while roaming the streets, it felt like I was back in Johannesburg (South Africa). However being in Paris, you are somehow mesmerised and…

  • Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    The dramatic concrete-and-glass building overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Waterkloof Wine Estate and neighbouring False Bay is a ‘beacon of architectural excellence’ and home to Chorus Restaurant.If you have an appreciation for architecture, picturesque surroundings and fine dining, Chorus ticks all the boxes. The brainchild of Bertus Basson, a renowned chef who’s food ‘philosophy…

  • ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    “Fill your life with experiences and have stories to tell…” It dawned on me while on-route to our family holiday with the teenagers, that our very first travel adventure as a family squad was when they were 8 and 6. I used to refer to them as ‘little people.’ Fast forward to today, the not…

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  • ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A perfect stay‘ simply describe our bush weekend stay at Royal Malewane Safari Lodge which is situated within the greater Kruger National park in the Thornybush Nature Reserve – the lodge redefines the concept of solitude. “You ‘ll know the people that feed your soul…because you ‘ll feel good after spending time with them.”  I…

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  • Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    I took a journey into a centuries old Russian tradition at Hazendal ‘where heritage is celebrated through the introduction of contemporary architecture and design.’ Hazendal Wine Estate is a ‘unique winelands experience’ nestling in the Bottelary Hills, on Bottelary Road, in Stellenbosch. Whether you’re in search of indulgence, adventure, or simply a spot of relaxation,…

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  • Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    While Shot Lefting in the Republic of Cape Town, I ventured out to Stellenbosch for a vegan lunch experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate. Being a non-drinker surrounded by vineyards, one would wonder why I would venture out to a wine estate?…Well, there’s a growing trend where these wine estates are creating a wholistic culinary…

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  • Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, in a town called Howick, the location of the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site made famous by the impressive sculpture of Nelson Mandela, you will find Yard 41. Yard 41 is a unique retail and lifestyle experience with splendid views across the Umgeni Valley offering a…

  • Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    “Wonder at everything, even the most everyday things” I was in Cape Town (CT) for work and had a day to spare so decided to take a drive to Babylonstoren for brunch, the drive from CT is 45m. ‘Babylonstoren is a working farm with a hotel, spa, farm-to-table restaurants, winery and magnificent garden.’ The farm…

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  • Splendid Cape Town

    I’ve been fortunate that my line of work has afforded me the opportunity to see a bit of Cape Town (CT). Being a person that loves to experience new things, I always make time to explore and visit different parts of this beautiful city. CT runs pretty well and is geared for tourism, however there are often…

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  • Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa

    Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa is situated along the banks of Lake Jozini, the hotel is well positioned overlooking the Jozini Dam with views of the Lebombo Mountains. The Lodge is ideal for a weekend getaway, corporate offsite events and weddings. Some of the leisure activities available include fishing, game viewing, boat cruises, kayaking, hiking…

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  • Vacay – London

    ‘INCREDIBLE’ – pretty much sums up our mini vacay to London early in the year. We kicked off our vacay with a tour of London using the London Black Taxi Cab Tour Service. What I like about this tour is that it offers you the opportunity to visit and explore the sights of London from…

  • Premier Hotel EL ICC

    I stayed at the Premier Hotel in East London (EL) and I was extremely impressed by this hotel, even thou my stay was brief, the hotel staff made it a Splendid Experience.   Situated on the Esplanade with ocean views to die for, the Premier Hotel EL ICC is the ultimate venue of choice for…

  • It’s a GIRL – Baby Shower Event

    Had such a blast hosting this baby shower for my childhood Bestie, this is one of my delayed blogs, my friend had her baby already;-)            

  • Couture Wonderland – La Galerie Dior

    “Whatever you do – for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion…” – Christian Dior If I’m brutally honest, for me, Paris has lost its gloss…there were moments while roaming the streets, it felt like I was back in Johannesburg (South Africa). However being in Paris, you are somehow mesmerised and…

  • Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    The dramatic concrete-and-glass building overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Waterkloof Wine Estate and neighbouring False Bay is a ‘beacon of architectural excellence’ and home to Chorus Restaurant.If you have an appreciation for architecture, picturesque surroundings and fine dining, Chorus ticks all the boxes. The brainchild of Bertus Basson, a renowned chef who’s food ‘philosophy…

  • ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    “Fill your life with experiences and have stories to tell…” It dawned on me while on-route to our family holiday with the teenagers, that our very first travel adventure as a family squad was when they were 8 and 6. I used to refer to them as ‘little people.’ Fast forward to today, the not…

    ,

  • ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A perfect stay‘ simply describe our bush weekend stay at Royal Malewane Safari Lodge which is situated within the greater Kruger National park in the Thornybush Nature Reserve – the lodge redefines the concept of solitude. “You ‘ll know the people that feed your soul…because you ‘ll feel good after spending time with them.”  I…

    , ,

  • Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    I took a journey into a centuries old Russian tradition at Hazendal ‘where heritage is celebrated through the introduction of contemporary architecture and design.’ Hazendal Wine Estate is a ‘unique winelands experience’ nestling in the Bottelary Hills, on Bottelary Road, in Stellenbosch. Whether you’re in search of indulgence, adventure, or simply a spot of relaxation,…

    ,

  • Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    While Shot Lefting in the Republic of Cape Town, I ventured out to Stellenbosch for a vegan lunch experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate. Being a non-drinker surrounded by vineyards, one would wonder why I would venture out to a wine estate?…Well, there’s a growing trend where these wine estates are creating a wholistic culinary…

    ,

  • Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, in a town called Howick, the location of the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site made famous by the impressive sculpture of Nelson Mandela, you will find Yard 41. Yard 41 is a unique retail and lifestyle experience with splendid views across the Umgeni Valley offering a…

  • Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    “Wonder at everything, even the most everyday things” I was in Cape Town (CT) for work and had a day to spare so decided to take a drive to Babylonstoren for brunch, the drive from CT is 45m. ‘Babylonstoren is a working farm with a hotel, spa, farm-to-table restaurants, winery and magnificent garden.’ The farm…

    ,

  • Splendid Cape Town

    I’ve been fortunate that my line of work has afforded me the opportunity to see a bit of Cape Town (CT). Being a person that loves to experience new things, I always make time to explore and visit different parts of this beautiful city. CT runs pretty well and is geared for tourism, however there are often…

    ,

  • Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa

    Jozini Tiger Lodge and Spa is situated along the banks of Lake Jozini, the hotel is well positioned overlooking the Jozini Dam with views of the Lebombo Mountains. The Lodge is ideal for a weekend getaway, corporate offsite events and weddings. Some of the leisure activities available include fishing, game viewing, boat cruises, kayaking, hiking…

    ,

  • Vacay – London

    ‘INCREDIBLE’ – pretty much sums up our mini vacay to London early in the year. We kicked off our vacay with a tour of London using the London Black Taxi Cab Tour Service. What I like about this tour is that it offers you the opportunity to visit and explore the sights of London from…

  • Premier Hotel EL ICC

    I stayed at the Premier Hotel in East London (EL) and I was extremely impressed by this hotel, even thou my stay was brief, the hotel staff made it a Splendid Experience.   Situated on the Esplanade with ocean views to die for, the Premier Hotel EL ICC is the ultimate venue of choice for…

  • It’s a GIRL – Baby Shower Event

    Had such a blast hosting this baby shower for my childhood Bestie, this is one of my delayed blogs, my friend had her baby already;-)            

  • Couture Wonderland – La Galerie Dior

    “Whatever you do – for work or pleasure – do it with passion! Live with passion…” – Christian Dior If I’m brutally honest, for me, Paris has lost its gloss…there were moments while roaming the streets, it felt like I was back in Johannesburg (South Africa). However being in Paris, you are somehow mesmerised and

    Read more

  • Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    Chorus – ‘The restaurant in the sky’

    The dramatic concrete-and-glass building overlooking the magnificent landscape of the Waterkloof Wine Estate and neighbouring False Bay is a ‘beacon of architectural excellence’ and home to Chorus Restaurant.If you have an appreciation for architecture, picturesque surroundings and fine dining, Chorus ticks all the boxes. The brainchild of Bertus Basson, a renowned chef who’s food ‘philosophy

    Read more

  • ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    ‘Come up, Slow Down’ – Gstaad

    “Fill your life with experiences and have stories to tell…” It dawned on me while on-route to our family holiday with the teenagers, that our very first travel adventure as a family squad was when they were 8 and 6. I used to refer to them as ‘little people.’ Fast forward to today, the not

    Read more

  • ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A Perfect Stay’– Royal Malewane

    ‘A perfect stay‘ simply describe our bush weekend stay at Royal Malewane Safari Lodge which is situated within the greater Kruger National park in the Thornybush Nature Reserve – the lodge redefines the concept of solitude. “You ‘ll know the people that feed your soul…because you ‘ll feel good after spending time with them.”  I

    Read more

  • Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    Tea Time at Hazendal Wine Estate

    I took a journey into a centuries old Russian tradition at Hazendal ‘where heritage is celebrated through the introduction of contemporary architecture and design.’ Hazendal Wine Estate is a ‘unique winelands experience’ nestling in the Bottelary Hills, on Bottelary Road, in Stellenbosch. Whether you’re in search of indulgence, adventure, or simply a spot of relaxation,

    Read more

  • Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock – By Day

    While Shot Lefting in the Republic of Cape Town, I ventured out to Stellenbosch for a vegan lunch experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate. Being a non-drinker surrounded by vineyards, one would wonder why I would venture out to a wine estate?…Well, there’s a growing trend where these wine estates are creating a wholistic culinary

    Read more

  • Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Eat. Shop. Relax. at Yard 41

    Nestled in the heart of the Midlands, in a town called Howick, the location of the Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site made famous by the impressive sculpture of Nelson Mandela, you will find Yard 41. Yard 41 is a unique retail and lifestyle experience with splendid views across the Umgeni Valley offering a

    Read more

  • Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    Brunching at the Greenhouse Restaurant – Babylonstoren

    “Wonder at everything, even the most everyday things” I was in Cape Town (CT) for work and had a day to spare so decided to take a drive to Babylonstoren for brunch, the drive from CT is 45m. ‘Babylonstoren is a working farm with a hotel, spa, farm-to-table restaurants, winery and magnificent garden.’ The farm

    Read more

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