I am one of those awkward people when it comes to gifts. I LOVE giving people things. I love tiny details in gifts. Giving someone something special or cool makes me ridiculously happy. But whenever I get asked what I would like, I just stand there smiling and then opt out of the awkwardness with “Nothing, […]
Read MoreA hidden gin bar in the middle of an Orange Orchard. YES PLEASE. This spectacular find is the newest addition on the same property as one of my favourite restaurants in Harties, Silver Orange Bistro. I saw a mention of the new Tapas and Gin Bar on their Facebook Page and had to go investigate. I […]
Read MoreWine Menu, one of Johannesburg’s leading boutique wine outlets has created a hunger for exploring different varieties following their successful wine tasting festivals this year which included a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir event held earlier this year and The Unusuals Festival which was held in August. For the month of November, Wine Menu’s Corlien Morris […]
Read MoreEvery year, for the last ten years Oscar and I have been driving down to Cape Town for Christmas. I love my December holidays at home. Long days next to my sister’s pool, balmy days in the wine lands and since last year we have a new tradition. A family camping trip.
Read MoreThe Sommeliers Selection is inviting Pretoria and Johannesburg wine lovers – both casual and serious – to taste the selection of wines that made it into the winning list of The Sommeliers Selection Competition 2016. I am very excited to attend the second annual Johannesburg tasting.
Read MoreIt’s the cliche, you have heard it so many times. Ask a woman where she wants to go and the answer is Paris 8 out of 10 times. Yes, I choose Paris too. My obsession is with more than the views, the tower, the wine or the legendary food.
Read MoreWell, a walk through the Zoo to be exact. On the 22nd of October it is the annual Organ Donor Foundation 5km fun walk through the Joburg Zoo. This will be our 3rd year attending (and 2nd year forcing friends to come walk with us).
Read MoreWhether you are staying at a self-catering little hideaway or a secluded campsite. Nothing makes people happier than pancakes for breakfast. Propper pannekoeke. The key to my heart lies in a good pancake and nothing gives me greater pleasure than gooi-ing together a lekker breakfast for friends. On your next average self-catering adventure, take along […]
Read MoreEvery time someone learns I am a born and bred Capetonian living in Joburg, there is a thunderstorm in Joburg. I love this city. I love the noise, the smog, the skyline, the history, the open spaces and the people. Baz Luhrman wrote “Live in New York City once but leave before it makes you hard. Live […]
Read MoreThe blog has been quiet for the last week. Not because of a lack of words, I have just been directing them in another direction. I have been taking stock of a few things and I came to the conclusion that I rarely give myself credit for things. I even put the word “Average” in […]
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You will find many glorious travel blogs and sites of the most beautiful resorts around the globe. You can find lists of what to pack in matching luggage. Gosh, the world is full of travel bloggers who take amazing photos that leave you wanting to up and leave your day job and travel the world. I am not that travel blogger. I live to travel and discover new places. Sometimes that includes places right down the road. Sometimes it involves a long haul flight or two. I am average. I travel on an average budget, I travel with average luggage and gadgets but I tell extraordinary stories.
