I always battle to find chilled activities to try during the week after a long day of work. So, when I stumbled across the Galileo Outdoor Cinema, which screens classic movies under a ceiling of stars, I couldn’t resist. I looked at the movie schedule and realised that there are 3 locations for this open … [Read more…]
New Year’s resolution 1 – To become more Healthy! So to start the new year off I decided to visit a well known little organic restaurant in the heart of Plumstead (bordering Constantia) called “Organic at Heart.” They offer a range of healthy, organic meals – from raw food to vegetarian, vegan, gluten and … [Read more…]
Things to do in Hermanus (other than whale watching!) Hermanus is world famous for the chances of catching a glimpse of a whale in the cooler months. I had not realized what an absolute buzzing place it is in the summer too. Here’s a run-down of some of the things I got up to during … [Read more…]
I recently discovered Booking.com and I fear that it’s going to affect my bank account very negatively…. It’s a website that shows you available accommodation and prices of millions of hotels. This excites me as it encourages laziness by eliminating the need to make inquiries via phone or email. You just select the days you … [Read more…]
I love Franschhoek. The small town makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a très chic corner of Paris, France – not like you just drove 82kms out of Cape Town. That, the sidewalk cafes and the little trinket shops give the place a relaxed ambiance – a certain je ne se qua. I have only … [Read more…]
Just 200 km’s outside of Cape Town is a place called “Healing Holidays.” Healing Holidays is a family owned resort where you can stay in a tipi. It’s camping with the luxury of a bed and electricity. Once we passed the turnoff for Montagu Springs and drove another 13km, we felt like we were driving … [Read more…]
Soon after my community service (when I thought money grew on trees), I thought I would spoil my husband for his birthday with some luxury. So I booked a romantic weekend away at the Arabella Hotel and Spa in Kleinmond. The hotel was indeed beautiful and luxurious, everything you would expect from a 5-star hotel. … [Read more…]