Following the recent podcast episode featuring winemaker, Mika Engelbrecht, I am happy to announce an exciting competition where you can WIN with SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY and Neethlingshof! WHAT YOU CAN WIN: A mixed box of Neethlingshof wines from the Short Story...
It’s been just over 2 years since Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farm, Blaauwklippen’s Manor House - now beautifully restored - caught fire on the 7th of April 2024. The estate, established in 1682, was the first registered company in the country and the holder of the...
Are you a traveller in search of the most scenic and unforgettable journey in the world? Well, South Africa’s iconic Garden Route has officially claimed the top spot! According to a global ranking by AutoTrader, the Garden Route has been named the best road trip in...
Belts are having a moment in 2026, but there is a secret to finding the right ones and styling them the right way. One thing is certain, though – those belts that you packed away in the back of your closet… it’s time to bring them back to the forefront! Fueled by the...
It’s been eleven years since tashas opened its Nelson Mandela Square location and it’s recently undergone a bit of a refresh. SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY was invited to join in on the joyous occasion of its reopening, complemented by a menu inspired by the relaxed...
I treaded with intention, adamant to take in as much of the experience as possible. From the smell of the rain forest unique to the Victoria Falls’ very own eco-system, to the taste of the Falls’ spray on my lips and the butterflies - not bothered in the least by the...
If there is one thing that shapes your life in more ways than you can imagine, it’s travel. But travelling solo? Well, that’s where the real transformation happens! My recent journey to Zimbabwe reminded me of this. Although I was travelling as part of a media group...
There’s something undeniably captivating about fashion that looks into the past, but also into the future at the same time. And, that’s exactly what H&M achieves with its A/W26 collection, of which the first selections just dropped. Drawing on the glamorous spirit...
Seated under a multitude of wooden discs – an impressive interior masterpiece by designer, Tristan du Plessis – my recent solo visit to the Relais & Châteaux FYN Restaurant in Cape Town was everything it could be, and more. Fine dining on your own might not be...
Nestled in what I would describe as one of Cape Town’s most beautiful neighbourhoods, The Claremont Boutique Hotel by the Sabi Sabi Collection is a gem worth discovering. Now, with the recent launch of its Veld & Vine Bistro, even more so. Veld & Vine Bistro...