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on October 31, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie CAPE WINELANDS, SOUTH AFRICA

Summer at Hartenberg

This past weekend I spent a lovely day under the trees at Hartenberg Wine Estate, with a bottle of Chardonnay, a picnic crate full of delicious treats and a couple ...

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on October 20, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

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Five things to do in and around Cape Town this summer

Back in September I posted my Cape Town Summer Wishlist, which features a few things I've never done in my own home town before, but am dying to do this summer. It was ...

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on October 19, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie FRANSCHHOEK VALLEY, SOUTH AFRICA

Food & Wine Wine Country

La Petite Ferme, Franschhoek

I like to complain about the weather in the Cape. Cause let's be honest; the winters are kinda wet and the summers are kinda short. Not to mention windy. But ...

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on October 19, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie FRANSCHHOEK VALLEY, SOUTH AFRICA

Food & Wine Wine Country

The Franschhoek MCC Route

Did you know that South Africa produces Champagne? Well, we produce bubbly using the same method that the French use to produce Champagne. While we can't call it Champagne (because that ...

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on October 3, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie CAPE WINELANDS, SOUTH AFRICA

Food & Wine

Spring Tasting at Spier

This past weekend I was hosting a new friend visiting Cape Town from Germany. Since showing people around and meeting new friends are two of my favourite activities (not to ...

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on September 27, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA

Food & Wine

Oude Werf Hotel, Stellenbosch

Tucked away in the heart on Stellenbosch, right on iconic Church Street, is a beautiful courtyard complete with giant oak trees, an idyllic swimming pool and lush green lawn. Surrounded ...

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on September 26, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie SOUTH AFRICA

Food & Wine

Ten Stunning South African Wines for Under R100

My love affair with South African wine started in 2010 when I moved down from Johannesburg to the beautiful Cape. I've spent the last six years exploring the Cape wine ...

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on September 21, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie REUNION ISLAND

Travel Island Getaways

Magazine Feature: Hiking Reunion Island

I love seeing my words and photos in print. It just feels so official, you know? Check out my story on hiking Reunion Island in the Sept/Oct issue of Travel ...

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on September 21, 2016November 2, 2018 by natalie BALI

Travel Island Getaways

Bali Packing Guide

Just because Bali is a hot, humid, tropical island, doesn't mean you can't still have fun with fashion while you drift between beach clubs, villa pools and nightlife. I had ...

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on September 20, 2016September 28, 2016 by natalie

Travel

Travel Hack: Google Trips App

Never do I appreciate easy access to the internet more than when I'm stuck in a foreign country, trying to find a coffee shop with wifi in my area so ...

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