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on March 12, 2018March 13, 2018 by natalie

Book Your Spot: TOAM Reunion Island September Getaways

After visiting Reunion Island 5 times myself and receiving countless questions from readers and friends eager to visit, I decided to develop the Tails Of A Mermaid Reunion Island Getaways ...

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on February 28, 2018October 31, 2018 by natalie

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5 Tips for buying the Perfect Pair of Jeans

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 ...

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on February 26, 2018November 1, 2018 by natalie CAPE WINELANDS, SOUTH AFRICA

Food & Wine Travel Africa & Indian Ocean Wine Country

Staying at La Clé Country Lodge in Franschhoek

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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on February 15, 2018October 30, 2018 by natalie South Africa

Travel Africa & Indian Ocean

Cape Town to Coffee Bay: Road Tripping in 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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on February 9, 2018June 3, 2019 by natalie

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My Top 10 Blogging Tips

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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on January 31, 2018November 1, 2018 by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

Travel Africa & Indian Ocean

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

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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on January 23, 2018November 20, 2018 by natalie FRANCE

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VIDEO: Self-drive Houseboat Holiday with Le Boat Vacations

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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on January 19, 2018October 30, 2018 by natalie

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Reader Recommendations: 20 Books to Read in 2018

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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on January 19, 2018November 5, 2018 by natalie South Africa

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What to Pack for a Road Trip in 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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on December 19, 2017November 1, 2018 by natalie

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Our 2018 Bathroom Makeover Inspiration

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 ...

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