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August 27, 2017 / by natalie / #meetsouthafrica, #Stellenblog, #visitStellenbosch, Food & Wine, Food and wine, Stellenbosch
What to do in Stellenbosch Solo
Having the opportunity to travel solo is one that you should relish, not dread. Travelling by yourself can seem kind of scary or intimidating, but after you’ve survived your first solo trip, you’ll start dreaming about the next one…and the next. My first solo trip was to India in 2013 and I’ve never looked back. […]
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Taking Your Photography to the Next Level: Lightroom Presets
I get loads of questions from readers every week about how to improve their photography. Because I’m not a “photographer”, I can’t give you too much advice around technical skill, but you can find lots of helpful tutorials online. I do have some tips though, that have helped me take my personal and blog photography to […]
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Staying at Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger
If you're busy planning your first visit to the Kruger National Park, you probably have one request and that request is probably to see lots of animals. While the Kruger is not a zoo and seeing the Big 5 is never guaranteed, it's totally understandable that you'll want to fit as many sightings as possible […]
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Staying at The Outpost Lodge in The Kruger National Park
If getting out of the city and into nature is your idea of a dream holiday, you will absolutely love the Kruger National Park. It’s one of the best places in the world to see wild animals in their natural habitat, unfenced and roaming free. The park is enormous – literally bigger than some European […]
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WIN: Your Dream Matric Dance Look With YDE and MAC
A girl’s Matric dance is a big deal. It’s normally the first time you’re really getting dressed up, going all out on your hair and makeup and getting to stay out way past your normal curfew. I went to my dance with a good friend and even though it was 10 years ago, I still […]
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25 Must-Know Tips for Visiting The Kruger Park
Visiting the Kruger National Park is a dream for most travellers. For the majority of people, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Africa’s bush landscape and encounter the big five in their national habitat. If you’re imagining a zoo-like facility where you can see lions and cheetahs any time you like, you’re going to be […]
read moreAugust 2, 2017 / by natalie / #meetsouthafrica, Kruger National Park, Safari, South Africa, Style, Travel
What To Pack For A Kruger Park Safari
This post is dedicated to the many cute girls who have travelled to South Africa with no idea what to pack for a safari and found themselves in the middle of Cape Town dressed in utility wear, while their closet full of stylish clothes stayed home. I’ve met more than a few visitors who felt […]
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My Ultimate AfrikaBurn Survival Guide
If you’ve heard about AfrikaBurn or seen images of people in the desert dressed up in post-apocalyptic getups pop up on your Facebook feed, but never actually been yourself, you might have some questions. Whether you love or hate the look of the event, you literally have no idea what it’s really like until you’ve […]
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Unique Safari Experience: Rovos Rail
Even as a South African, I can never get enough of the African Bush. Safari experiences are always exciting and the thrill of seeing the Big Five in a natural and wild setting is unbeatable. So it goes without saying that combining a safari experience with the luxurious and unique experience of a journey with Rovos […]
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My Favourite Travel Apps Right Now
Remember the days before you kept saying “there’s probably an app for that”? Me neither. Who needs an actual real life spirit level? Or calendar? Or printed plane ticket? When you can literally just do it all from the tiny computer in your pocket? I’m a big believer in using apps for everything – especially […]
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