Reading Time: 2 min I’ve been in the hiking spirit lately, and thankfully Cape Town does not fall short of options. One of my most recent conquests were the Silvermine to Kalk…
Reading Time: 7 min Two and a half hours outside Gqeberha, nestled between vast open Karoo planes, you’ll find Samara Private Game Reserve and Lodge. While at first glance a replica of…
Reading Time: 2 min With beaches closed, Cyril has me looking for activities to keep my mind far away from any thoughts about cool, fresh, salty waters. I stumbled across Adene’s Farm…
Reading Time: 3 min The 9Lives team paid a visit to the Spice Route Destination in Paarl during the break from nationwide sobriety at the end of 2020. Supporting your favorite local…
Reading Time: 3 min History and Wine Pairing at Muratie Wine Estate I found myself making my way to Muratie Wine Estate at the start of December. I have heard of its…
Reading Time: 5 min I don’t believe that Stellenbosch itself needs any kind of introduction. A mere 45-minute drive from the Mothercity, South Africa’s second-oldest town in the Cape Winelands is home…
Reading Time: 6 min Oh, how wonderful was life pre-Corona? We were bar hopping, singing along to our favourite musicians and running away to our favourite destinations over weekends. One of these…
Reading Time: 4 min This Valentine’s Day I decided to be proactive. There are still two weeks to go, but I’m already logging out of all social media to avoid the wave…
Reading Time: 3 min There’s a reason parents end up in Spur. It’s loud, so no one side-eyes you when your kid starts their operatic conversations. It’s messy, so no one sniffs…
Reading Time: 7 min My favourite travel partner is by far my fiancé and it’s non-negotiable – birthdays and special occasions we sneak off for a getaway. Valentine’s Day is no exception,…