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Staying at the Zilwa Attitude Hotel in Mauritius

on February 18, 2020February 25, 2020 Mauritius

There are so many beautiful hotels and resorts to choose from on the island of Mauritius that planning the perfect holiday can feel a little overwhelming. Which side of Mauritius ... View Post

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My Medically-Backed 30-Something Skincare Routine

on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 SOUTH AFRICA

I wouldn't call myself a skincare 'guru', but it's something I've been interested in since my teens. Maybe that's because I had a bout of terrible acne in my teens, ... View Post

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Travel Guide: 36 Hours in Bangkok

on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 THAILAND

There's no way you'll get to experience all the best things to do in Bangkok in just 36 hours, but it's enough time to get a taste for this addictive ... View Post

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Cape Town’s Best Piercing Studio: Black Betty Ear Candy

on December 4, 2019January 6, 2020 SOUTH AFRICA

“Curated ears” have to be my favourite new jewellery trend. Combining metals, textures, stones, studs and hoops to create your own perfectly adorned ear over time, it's all about being ... View Post

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A Summer Feast with Vergenoegd’s Innovative Adam & Eve Merlot Pair

on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 SOUTH AFRICA

Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate is pretty perfectly positioned between the mountains and the ocean. Just off Baden Powell Drive, about half an hour from Cape Town, the estate is ... View Post

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Exploring the Cultural Heart of Northern Thailand in Chiang Rai

on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 THAILAND

Most South Africans with an appetite for travel will visit Thailand at least once in their lifetime. It's affordable, exotic, and we don't need a visa to cross the border. ... View Post

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We’re Getting Married

on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 SOUTH AFRICA

Keenan proposed in our living room, in the first home we ever made our own, on our 6 year anniversary. Just the two of us, surrounded by fairy lights and ... View Post

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Journal Entry 4 | 1 November 2019

on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 SOUTH AFRICA

Things have been moving so fast recently that I actually have to keep my calendar open in a separate tab just so I can cross-reference where I've actually been and ... View Post

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GIVEWAY: WIN The Lucky 7 Stone Ombré Ring from Janine Binneman Jewellery Design

on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 MAURITIUS

You guys know I absolutely love jewellery - especially jewellery by local designers and even more so if every piece is custom. I just think it makes the most perfect ... View Post

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Scuba Diving in Mauritius: Everything You Need to Know About Getting PADI Certified in Mauritius

on September 13, 2019September 17, 2019 MAURITIUS

The island of Mauritius, located just off the east coast of Africa, might seem like just a speck on the map, but with more than 300km's of picture perfect coastline ... View Post