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 who is not … [Read more…]
Recently I had to bail on a family time-share holiday due to studies (sigh). I felt terrible as we had gotten an extra vacation rental and now it would be completely unoccupied. To make it up to the family, I figured that the least I could do was to sell the extra apartment to make … [Read more…]
The land of MilQ & Honey was a concept started by the Kelly and Gabriella Davids in 2012. The sisters, in true entrepreneurial spirit, had an idea of starting a haven in the suburbs where one could enter and transform your body for the better. Milq & Honey now encompasses a day spa, a fashion … [Read more…]
Were you aware that Polokwane has an airport? I wasn’t until I was booked on the (roughly) 35 minute flight from Joburg to the capital of the Limpopo Province via the Polokwane International Airport. We were greeted by lots of little children waving at us from the airport. Apparently, that’s not a daily occurrence and … [Read more…]
A true escape into a real African gem! I happened to come across this special on Groupon and was very excited so jumped at the opportunity as I have never been on a real Safari retreat. Botlierskop is a 4 star private game lodge situated between Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian ocean, in the heart … [Read more…]
A friend recently celebrated his birthday (Happy birthday to you!) and decided, last minute, to have a birthday brunch. He asked me for suggestions with a set of criteria: 1) Location- southern suburbs, preferably the Constantia area; 2) Outdoors- he wanted it to be under the trees; Â 3) Not overly expensive & 4) Can accommodate … [Read more…]
The Galileo Open Air Cinema has become a highlight of the Cape Town summer calendar. They have added some great new venues where we can enjoy romance and fun under the stars. The new venues include: Hillcrest Quarry: Durbanville Kirstenbosch Garden: Newlands V&A Waterfront: Foreshore The Palms: Woodstock Central Park: Century City FEDISA Rooftop: CBD … [Read more…]
So you may have read our article on the Strawberry Fair at the Stellenbosch Slow Market, well on Saturday morning, I gave up my usual routine of early morning laundry and rushing to pilates class (any excuse!) and rounded up my nearest and dearest to head to the beautiful Stellenbosch. We got there around 11am … [Read more…]