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5 Tips for buying the Perfect Pair of Jeans

by natalie

I know I don't need to explain to any girl out there how hard it can be to find the perfect pair of jeans. I've literally been reduced to tears ...

Staying at La Clé Country Lodge in Franschhoek

by natalie CAPE WINELANDS, SOUTH AFRICA

When I'm craving a little luxury and relaxation, I always head straight to the winelands. One of the best things about living in Cape Town is that we're less than ...

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Cape Town to Coffee Bay: Road Tripping in South Africa

by natalie South Africa

With thousands of kilometres of relatively well-maintained roads, beautiful landscapes, diverse scenery and picturesque small towns, road tripping in South Africa is a must-do for visitors and locals. It's hard ...

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My Top 10 Blogging Tips

by natalie

When I started Tails Of A Mermaid back in 2010, I knew nothing about blogging. I remember Googling "how to start a WordPress blog" from my mom's bed and just ...

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5 Places to escape to for a weekend away during the Cape Town drought

by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

At nearly all of the locations I lived in while in the US, I was lucky enough to have a swimming pool in the backyard. It's something I took full ...

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VIDEO: Self-drive Houseboat Holiday with Le Boat Vacations

by natalie FRANCE

Watch my video to see what a houseboat holiday in the French wine region of Burgundy looks like. I went on the all-girls trip of a lifetime with one of ...

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Reader Recommendations: 20 Books to Read in 2018

by natalie

Happy 2018! It's been a little quiet over here as I took a much-needed break over Christmas and New Years to road trip the east coast of South Africa. Then ...

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What to Pack for a Road Trip in South Africa

by natalie South Africa

With thousands of kilometres of (relatively) well-maintained roads, beautiful landscapes, diverse scenery and idyllic towns, South Africa is the road tripper's dream destination. It's hard to decide which part of ...

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Our 2018 Bathroom Makeover Inspiration

by natalie

Since we moved into our place in 2015, we've spent countless hours lovingly upgrading and updating the empty shell we first bought. It's been a really fun and interesting process ...

Personal Travel

#WalkMyCity: Woodstock Street Art

by natalie CAPE TOWN , SOUTH AFRICA

I always say there's no better way to explore a city than by foot. Pounding the pavement gives you the opportunity to really feel the city - get in touch ...