On a sunny Friday afternoon in winter, Leandra and I were invited to spend the day at Journey’s End Vineyards in Somerset West, close to Sir Lowry’s Pass. I have been living just around the…
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Things to do during bad weather — Winelands edition
Somehow it’s April already, which means it’s almost that wonderful time of the year where South Africans are blessed with five public holidays in the span of four weeks. Some of you savvy planners out…
Where to have Sunday lunch in the Winelands
Sundays are for relaxing with family and friends, and what’s more relaxing than a lazy Sunday lunch you don’t have to prepare yourself? In my opinion, nothing beats that! We’ve put together a list of…
Hot new restaurants: 2019
Looking for something fresh to try in the Western Cape Winelands? Here are the new hotspots that have foodies talking, from Stellenbosch and Somerset West to Franschhoek and beyond. Did I miss a spot? Pop…
Say hello to The Cat Café in Somerset West
This weekend I was able to check out a new favourite hangout: the Cat Café in Somerset West. It has two of my favourite things, namely cats and coffee, not to mention free WiFi. So…
Get a taste of Italy at Idiom this summer
Driving to Idiom Estate is a bit like travelling to another part of the world. At first you take your normal route through Somerset West and the tangles of traffic. Finally free, you nip through…
Get ready to do your Christmas shopping at these Winelands markets!
Christmas is around the corner which means one thing — festive markets! I love a good market, especially around Christmas time, since you can find the best quirky gifts! What’s not to love about winning…