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Girls Night In at Camps Bay Retreat

by natalie CAMPS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA

Is there anything more luxurious than a night of face masks, hair masks, wine and chocolate with a girlfriend? Well, the only thing I can think of that could possibly make ...

Travel

A Wintry Weekend In The Platbos Forest

by natalie GANSBAAI, SOUTH AFRICA

I'm a big fan of luxurious suites at five star hotels, complete with fluffy robes, swimming pool views and room service. But I'm equally fond a weekend submersed in nature, ...

Travel

Five Reasons Why Ramadan Is A Great Time To Visit Dubai

by natalie DUBAI

I had the opportunity to visit Dubai during the holy month of Ramadan last year. Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. ...

Personal

The Most Interesting People I Know Podcast

by natalie

Ever since I first started listening to podcasts, I've wanted to have my own. But starting a podcast can be a lot like starting a blog ie. overwhelming. How do ...

Food & Wine Travel

Where to Stay and Eat in Stellenbosch

by natalie STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

I recently returned from another wonderful week in Stellenbosch and I'm all fired up to tell everyone I know about the new places I discovered and the old gems I ...

Food & Wine Wine Country

Delaire Graff – The Hidden Jewel of The Winelands

by natalie CAPE WINELANDS, SOUTH AFRICA

Known as "The Jewel of The Cape Winelands", Delaire Graff is one of the most beautiful properties in South Africa. Actually, it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever ...

Food & Wine Travel Wine Country

Ten Reasons You Should Put Stellenbosch On Your Bucket List

by natalie STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

Sure, if you live in South Africa, chances are you've either been to Stellenbosch, or you'll eventually get to Stellenbosch. It's kind of a no-brainer, really. But maybe you're sitting ...

Food & Wine Travel

A Weekend at Franschhoek Boutique Hotel

by natalie FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA

After our amazing and relaxed weekend in Franschhoek in March, we decided to go for round two and headed back to this picturesque wine valley in April. We were invited ...

Food & Wine

Winter Picnic at Vergenoegd

by natalie STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

While I'm on the subject of picnics, I wanted to tell you about the great winter picnic offering at Vergenoegd Wine Estate in Stellenbosch . The farm recently re-launched, with ...

Food & Wine

Hotel Room Picnic with Krone

by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

Have you ever gone on a picnic, where you've packed a bunch of delicious snacks, carefully carted around real glass wine glasses and laid it all out on a beautiful blanket... ...