Rumour has it that J.R.R Tolkien, during his time in South Africa, spent some years in the sleepy little Eastern Cape town known as Hogsback. This is where he found the inspiration to write one…
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Romantic getaways for this Valentine’s weekend
What could be better than getting out of the city with that special someone ? A change of scenery is often exactly what you need to rekindle the romance and I firmly believe that you…
I spent the week in Kenya and it was awesome
An impromptu business trip in middle January had me arranging an entire trip to Kenya for three people in a week. From Visa requirements and vaccinations, all the way up to car rentals and accommodation…
Grab lunch in the shade
As the heavy heat sets in the Cape Winelands, I avoid melting in the sun at all costs. After a long week stuck in the office, however, all I want to do is spend my…
Visit Plett: The most photogenic town on the Garden Route
I’ve been visiting Plett since I was only one month old. That’s right, my parents packed up their new-born baby in Bloemfontein and headed to Plettenberg Bay in December. Since then, Plett has become such…
Turn-off town: the joy of Still Bay in the off-season
For my birthday this year, my boyfriend offered me the pick of any holiday destination I’d want to visit. After a lot of back and forth, hours spent on Google Maps and a long list…
Hiking Trails on Wine Farms
Summer is alive in the Cape Winelands and what better way to enjoy the songs of summer than a hike amongst the vineyards? There is something so magical about exercising your lungs in a natural…