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Crane’s Nest Guesthouse, Pretoria

August 10, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

I love Pretoria girls, I love Pretoria girls….. Do you know that song? It was stuck in my head for my entire (short) trip to Pretoria. From a FREEZING Cape Town, I hopped on board my flight to OR Tambo, hired a car (actually my colleague did, as the woman at Avis told me my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gauteng, South Africa Tagged: accomodation, bnb, cranes nest, gauteng, guesthouse, pretoria

Tourist Visas for South Africans

July 29, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 1 Comment

As a South African with only a ZAF passport, you quickly realise that you have to go through the tedium of applying for a visa if you want to explore many international vacation destinations. No worries, this article will not only guide you into the hows of visa applications but enlighten you on some great visa-free … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, International Travel Tagged: accomodation, booking, Cape Town, holiday, NEED TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELLING, passport, Shengen visa, SOUTH AFRICAN, Travel, travel costs, UK VISA, visa free, visa free destinations, VISAS

Outdoor gyms in Cape Town

July 22, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

I love it when you can combine a cool outing with a workout. Who says kids should have all the fun? Check out these outdoor gyms in Cape Town – you don’t need to be a calisthenics pro! Promenade, Sea Point Green Point Urban Park, Green Point Love these outdoor gyms!! Need to work on my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cape Town, Health and Wellness Tagged: Cape Town, fitness, free, gym, health, losing weight, outdoors, toning

Universal Studios, Los Angeles: Everything you need to know

July 19, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes Leave a Comment

Universal Studios was a bucket list item and it was definitely worth the wait. Being an adult is hard! We spend hours working, cleaning, paying bills and saddest of all is that we forget what it’s like to be a kid, free of any responsibilities. Universal Studios brings out that kid in you again. If … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, General, International Travel, Los Angeles Tagged: dinosaurs, ENTERTAINMENT, Funland, Harry Potter, Hogsmead, Hollywood, jurassic, Jurassic World, kids fun, LA, Los Angeles, Minion, Simpson, studios, things to do in LA, Transformers, universal studios

Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort, Citrusdal: Review

July 14, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 7 Comments

I am one of those unfortunate souls who works most weekends. Once my exams finally ended and I had a weekend off, I just needed to get away. I wasn’t up for a long, tiring drive as my main purpose for the trip was R&R.  I searched the good ol’ internet for accommodation near Cape … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: accommodation cape town, Accommodation Citrusdal, accommodation near cape town, accommodation western cape, Cape Town, Piekernierskloof mountain resort, Travel, winter getaways, winter getaways cape town

Halaal restaurants in Cape Town

June 24, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 22 Comments

***Updated June 2017 You’ve asked for it so here it is. We have compiled a list of strictly Halaal, sit-in restaurants in Cape Town. Click on the Zomato links for reviews and menus. Please continue to add your recommendations to the comments. A few additions to the post: Andalousse Moroccan Cuisine, The Butcher’s Wife, Jiah, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cape Town, Eating Out Tagged: coco safar, halaal, Halaal Restaurants Cape Town, strictly halaal restaurants Cape Town

Los Angeles – Where everyone’s a star

June 20, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

When I think of Los Angeles , I think of Hollywood, Universal Studios, Santa Monica Pier and celebrities! We decided to plan a trip here just for 4 days. I booked a flight using a website called TripDelta. This website compares all flights to the destination of your choosing in America. The flight worked out … [Read more…]

Posted in: America, International Travel, Los Angeles Tagged: Airbnb, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, LA, Los Angeles, red bus tour, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, Star, universal studios, Venice Beach, Walk of Fame

Winter Getaways: Accommodation near Cape Town with Heated Pools

June 13, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 6 Comments

Winter is a great time to go on holiday. Hotels usually run Winter specials and things tend to be less -which makes for a great escape from the daily grind. If you’re anything like me, your idea of a great holiday is probably something along the lines of lazing in a heated pool and cuddling in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Accomodation, Cape Town, Health and Wellness, South Africa, Western Cape Tagged: accommodation cape town, accommodation near cape town, accommodation western cape, accomodation near cape town with heated pools, Travel, travel cape town, travel south africa, weekend getaways cape town, winter getaways cape town

Angsana Spa at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town

June 8, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 4 Comments

My in-laws gifted me with a fantastic birthday voucher to use at Angsana Spa. They must agree with that saying “happy wife, happy life“! I’ve never been to Angsana but I knew they were situated in the picturesque Vineyard Hotel. The gardens there are so beautiful. If I was a fairy, it would be one of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Activities, Cape Town, General, Health and Wellness, Western Cape Tagged: angsana spa, Cape Town, claremont, Massage, massage gift, vineyard hotel, warmth treatment

El Nido Island Hopping Tours- A Taste of Paradise

May 31, 2016 by SuitcasesandLattes 2 Comments

If you are going to El Nido, you will definitely be doing an El Nido island hopping tour. I’ve read some blogs where people do all 5 of them but unfortunately we weren’t blessed with western $$ or much time. We opted to do 2 tours, tour A and C which are the most popular … [Read more…]

Posted in: Asia, International Travel, Philippines Tagged: Asia, big lagoon, El Nido, el nido island hopping tour, hidden beach, hidden beaches, matinloc island, Philippines, secret beach, small lagoon, taiyo beach cottages, Travel
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