A little bit of off-the-grid serenity… After driving through the hell that is five o clock traffic on a Friday, the bump of the car leaving the tar road and joining the dirt felt like a blessing… Cabine Du Cap … Continue reading
Cabine Du Cap
Mbizi Bush Lodge
Recently I had the privilege of staying at this little piece of heaven just outside the Kruger Park. One of the first things our hosts Michael and Mette told us was not to walk alone, particularly at night, as their … Continue reading
Swaziland-Reilly’s Rock Hilltop Lodge
I’m desperate to get back to this little gem in the middle of Swaziland! in fact, I’m having a hard time convincing myself not to pack the car and kidnap the hubby right now. Maybe it’s the thought of Monday … Continue reading
Waterkloof Winery
Hey guys, So my husband and I love nothing more than a glass of good wine…or three 🙂 and we are lucky enough to live in the most amazing area for wine…Cape Town! There are so many wine estates within … Continue reading
Kosi Forest Lodge adventure…
We met our guide, Blessing, in the middle of a typical, Natal thunderstorm. Big drops of warm rain pattered down as we climbed onto the back of an open safari vehicle and set off for the forest lodge. Blessing kindly … Continue reading
Die Klip Huisie
The fire is crackling, the full moon is rising and I have a cold cider in hand. Sitting with my feet propped up on the edge of the braai and looking out at the deep bluey-purple mountains I heave a … Continue reading
My Sugar…
Forks are for sissies, I thought as I bit into the most amazing doughnut on God’s green earth…fresh, melt in your mouth doughnut shell filled with creamy, zingy lemon curd and topped with fluffy torched meringue…heaven! You definitely won’t need any … Continue reading
Babylonstoren
If you haven’t gone to Babylonstoren yet then do yourself a favour and get out there! Babylonstoren is both incredibly beautiful on a perfect summer day and equally beautiful in the dead of winter! I’ve spent a few rainy … Continue reading
Faraway House…
What better way to start a long weekend than with a glass of bubbly and a simply perfect view?! Arriving at Faraway House, as you wind your way down the dirt road you feel that you are drifting further and … Continue reading
Snyderskloof…
You know you’ve stumbled upon something very special when you have to cross three farms just to reach your driveway… “Seriously?” I thought as I opened yet another farm gate and caught up to the bakkie once again. “ANOTHER Â gate?” … Continue reading
