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San Francisco is my happy place

September 22, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Let me begin this post by saying…….. you must add San Francisco to your bucket list! Strangely enough it reminded me a lot of Cape Town and maybe that’s why I felt some sort of connection to this amazing place! Anyway, enough about my feelings, let’s  take you on the journey that is MUST do’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, General, International Travel, San Fransisco, Uncategorized Tagged: Alcatraz, ferry, golden gate bridge, golden gate park, hornblower, international, itenerary, japanese tea garden, lombard, mariners wharf, pier39, San Fransisco, sanfran, tramline, Travel, USA, wanderlust

The anxious traveller’s guide to carry-on luggage for a long-haul flight

May 19, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 3 Comments

First off, I’m not diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and by no means is this meant to diminish the issues faced by those that are. That being said, I tend to be pretty anxious and one thing that gets me hitting Anxiety Level 100 is preparing for a long-haul flight. I don’t do international flights … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, Uncategorized Tagged: essential guide to packing, flights, flying, long flights, long haul flights, packing tips, trvelling, what to pack

“Before Elvis, there was nothing” – John Lennon

May 5, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Listening to the music of Elvis Presley brings back the nostalgia that was my childhood home. It only seemed fitting that visiting the Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee was a “full circle moment” for me… The Guest House at Graceland Of course, there are several places you could opt to stay in Memphis, but I’d … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, International Travel, Uncategorized Tagged: Beale Street, Carl Perkins, Elvis, elvis presley, Elvis Priestly, Graceland, Graceland mansion, Jerry lee lewis, Johnny cash, rock n roll, Sun records, Sun Studios, Tennessee, travel usa, USA, wanderlust

THE OAK ALLEY PLANTATION, Louisiana

April 6, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

  When in Louisiana, it’s essential to visit the beautiful plantations that the South has on offer. I managed to visit one of the most beautiful plantations called, The Oak Alley Plantation. Oak Alley was a sugar a plantation, an abandoned investment property and even a cattle ranch for over 175 years and now it … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, General, International Travel, New Orleans, Uncategorized Tagged: activities, activities in new orleans, guide tours, louisiana, New Orleans, oak alley, Oak Alley Plantation, Plantation, plantation tour, slavery, south, tours, Travel

Camelot Spa : Table bay hotel V&A Waterfront : They should pay me

January 20, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 3 Comments

All I wanted was a massage and most of the spas were booked the day I wanted it! I decided to take a chance at the Camelot Spa located at the Table Bay Hotel ( V&A Waterfront) and to my surprise the lady had an opening for a couples massage at 3:30pm. I was delighted … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cape Town, Health and Wellness, Uncategorized Tagged: bad massage, camelotspa, Cape Town, Health and wellness capetown, horrible, South Africa, tablebay, Wellness

Black Friday South Africa 2016

November 22, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Black Friday 2016 So,  it’s that time of the year again and just about everyone has jumped on the Black Friday/ Cyber Monday bandwagon. What started off as a predominantly online phenomenon in South Africa has spread like wildfire. At this point it would probably be easier to make a list of those retailers who … [Read more…]

Posted in: Events, General, Uncategorized Tagged: Black friday south africa

Top 10 things to do in Amsterdam – Land of the free

May 24, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Amsterdam holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve been there twice already and on both occasions, I have fallen in love with this city even more. I’ve decided that every time I fly to Europe, I will be flying via Amsterdam. No harm in that? There just isn’t any other way to travel … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amsterdam, Europe, International Travel, Uncategorized Tagged: Airbnb, Amsterdam, Anne Frank, bike rental, boat, canal, city of sin, Damrak, dungeon, Europe, Hotel the exchange, Iamsterdam card, john green, john lennon, mac bike rental, Madam Tussauds, redlightdistrict, rijksmuseum, touring, tours, tram, Van Gogh Museum, weed

Phang Nga Bay Tour, Phuket (James Bond Island Tour)

October 23, 2015 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

Tripadvisor is definitely your friend when planning a vacay. However, more often than not, the amount of information can be a little overwhelming though. One of the things I wanted to do while in Phuket was to take a cruise around the picturesque Phang Nga Bay. I know many people go to Phang Nga Bay … [Read more…]

Posted in: International Travel, Thailand, Uncategorized Tagged: james bond island, PHANG NGA BAY, Phuket, things to do, tour

Phi Phi Erawan and the beautiful Laemtong, Phi Phi Island

August 18, 2015 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

Phi Phi Island Most people refer to the beautiful Phi Phi Islands as one place – when in fact, various islands make up the area. Phi Phi Don is the largest island and is the only one that has accommodation (apart from a few tents on Phi Phi Le). As explained in a previous post, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, International Travel, Thailand, Uncategorized Tagged: beach paradise, island, laemtong, phi phi, phi phi don, phi phi island, Phuket, PP Erawan, Thailand

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