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Journal Entry 3 / 13 September 2019

by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

What a hectic couple of weeks. The last two weeks in South African news have felt a year. Even though I wasn’t physically in the country last week, I absolutely ...

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

by natalie 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 ...

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

by natalie 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 ...

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Journal Entry 2 / 30 August 2019

by natalie South Africa

Welcome back to my weekly Journal Entry series. It's hard to believe a whole week has gone by since I published my previous journal entry, which ended up being way ...

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5 Things to do in Barcelona Solo

by natalie BARCELONA, SPAIN

Although it might sound daunting or maybe even a bit boring, solo travel is an exciting and liberating experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. It’s ...

Personal

Journal Entry 1 / 23 August 2019

by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

I started this blog on a whim in 2010 as a place to share; the things I liked, the things I found that I couldn't stop telling my friends about...just ...

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My First-Time Guide to Lisbon

by natalie PORTUGAL

If you're looking for a European city with excellent food, heaps of charm and affordable prices without the crowds, Lisbon is your place! Portugal's capital city has had a bit ...

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

by natalie ITALY

When it comes to must-see cities, Venice has to be at the top of just about every list. Lights sparkling on the Grand Canal, gondoliers ferrying loved-up couples beneath the ...

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Staying at Gorgeous George in Cape Town

by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town has for years been sorely lacking when it comes to rooftop bars,. But we've recently seen a couple of beautiful new additions to the Cape Town bar scene ...

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

by natalie South Africa

Every South African passport holder knows the lengths South Africans have to go to in order to obtain a Schengen, American or Australian visitor's visa. The process involves a lot ...