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11 Dec 2018

I used to think it was a popularity contest.

For many years, I sniggered at those bloggers asking for votes to win a competition. Especially the ones where you enter yourself and ask members of the public to vote. I was surrounded by people who didn’t like competitions, who campaigned against them. The longest time I thought they had a point. Asking for votes […]

Greenlydia - A South African Travel Blog

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03 Nov 2016
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One night in Sutherland

Every 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.

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26 Oct 2016
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- South African Travel Blog

The Sommeliers Selection 2016

The 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.

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11 Oct 2016
- South African Travel Blog
- Stories

Why Paris?

It’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.

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17 Jul 2016

Work With Me

Working with me and PR inquiries: I am always open to testing a product and/or service relating to my niche (Lifestyle/Travel). Please email me on Lydia@greenlydia.co.za for a courier approved address. Should you want me to EAT at your establishment: I don’t particularly enjoy eating alone and would like an invite to bring a partner […]