A South African blog about mostly travel, food and wine.

on August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by natalie South Africa

Celebrating Life’s Big and Small Moments with Haute Cabrière

In the 12 years that I lived in Cape Town before moving to Nairobi, I felt absolutely spoiled for choice when it came to selecting wine. In fact, it's the ...

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on February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 by natalie Kenya

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My Hospital Packing List for Labour and Delivery

Here's my list of labour and delivery essentials for your hospital bag.

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on January 30, 2023January 31, 2023 by natalie Kenya

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How to Write Your Birth Plan

As a first time parent, I was under the impression that my OBGYN would rather roll his eyes all the way into the back of his head than be asked ...

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on January 30, 2023February 3, 2023 by natalie Kenya

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3 Months of Parenting: 3 Things I would do all over again and 3 things I would do differently

They say the days are long but the years are short and there is absolutely no human experience that will make these words ring more true than having a baby. ...

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on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 by natalie Kenya

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28/10/2022 My Birth Story

At 04:30am on 28 October I woke up at home, to what felt like a water balloon bursting in my belly. I'd spent my entire pregnancy wondering how I would ...

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on May 4, 2022May 5, 2022 by natalie

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My Pre-Baby List of Newborn Essentials, for First-Time Parents

I'm 14 weeks pregnant today, and hoping to see some light at the end of this all-day-morning-sickness tunnel soon. The first trimester was quite honestly, a challenge, so I'm really ...

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on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by natalie Kenya

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Travel Guide: Lamu, Watamu or Diani? Exploring The Kenya Coast

Since moving to Kenya just over 2 years ago, I've been sharing my love for the Kenya coast and its unmatched beauty like it's my job. It's just that beautiful! ...

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on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by natalie Kenya

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Travel Guide: Staying Inside the Nairobi National Park

Did you know that Nairobi is the only major city in the world with a national wildlife park within 10km of the city centre? It’s also the only national wildlife park ...

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on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 by natalie South Africa

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Staying at Nyati Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park

Luxury Safari Experience Accessible to South Africans When it comes to luxury safari experiences in the Kruger National Park, international tourists are spoiled for choice. It's the local South African ...

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on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by natalie Kenya

Travel Africa & Indian Ocean

Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Lamu Island in Kenya

Picture Swahili culture, Moroccan architecture, the pink bougainvillea of Santorini and the warm waters of the Indian ocean, dropped just off the coast of Kenya. Lamu island, which was granted ...

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Everything You Need To Know About A Self-Drive Houseboat Holiday In Venice

How To Apply For An Extended Schengen Visa As A South African

My Top Tips for Travel Photography

Celebrating Life’s Big and Small Moments with Haute Cabrière

My Hospital Packing List for Labour and Delivery

How to Write Your Birth Plan

3 Months of Parenting: 3 Things I would do all over again and 3 things I would do differently

28/10/2022 My Birth Story

My Pre-Baby List of Newborn Essentials, for First-Time Parents

Travel Guide: Lamu, Watamu or Diani? Exploring The Kenya Coast

Travel Guide: Staying Inside the Nairobi National Park

Staying at Nyati Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park

Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Lamu Island in Kenya

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