The dirt roads outside Matjiesfontein are layered in ochre dust and lined with karoo bossies that look as though they have been living on nothing but the occasional raindrop for years. That is why the snake of trees leading you … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A few weekends ago we braved the freezing, rainy weather and set out to Strandveld Cottages for some R&R (and wine of course!) Stranveld is about 2 and a half hours from Cape Town and most of the last hour … Continue reading
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