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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
***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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]