Looking for a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift, a luxury long weekend escape, or the ultimate Great Karoo safari experience? This May, Samara Karoo Reserve invites wine lovers and travellers alike to indulge in its celebrated Wine in the Wilderness weekends - two...
In the spirit of autumn and the transitional wines to fall in love with this season, I've partnered with Rust en Vrede - one of my favourite wine farms just outside of Stellenbosch (and clearly, also someone else's if you have a listen to this podcast...) to give away...
Steenberg Wine Estate, one of South Africa’s most iconic wine destinations - nestled in the heart of Constantia - just unveiled a bold new look for its flagship wines and I am so here for it! Of course, they also did it in style! Set against the glittering Jozi...
In February, the news broke that the Stellenbosch wine farm, Spier’s Cellar Master, Johan Jordaan has been named Chenin Blanc Master Winemaker at the Master Winemaker 100 awards in Paris. Not too long after, I sat down with him in the property’s newly launched Soil...
A week before her wedding, former Miss South Africa, Natasha Joubert (now Vermaak) glided into the Forever New store at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The occasion: The launch of a collaborative range with Forever New, aptly named In White. This was merely...
Pretoria was once again showing off with its glorious weather as we stepped into the flamboyant entryway of Modern Tailors Ambassador in Groenkloof. White and green checkered floors and a bright yellow canopy invited us to climb a set of wooden stairs that lead diners...
From heart-shaped chocolate boxes in Lindt stores to LEGO’s Valentine’s-inspired florals at Mall of Africa, Cupid has spread love everywhere this month and it’s hard not to be swept along. Of course, being a hopeless romantic myself, I tend to look for the meaning of...
Whether you’re looking for a romantic, intimate setting or a modern, informal eatery to celebrate the month of love, the capital's got it all. Here is my list of restaurants in Pretoria that I would highly recommend for Valentine’s Day: Prosopa - One of the Best...
The two wine cultivars – Cinsaut (previously known as Hermitage) and Pinot Noir – form an integral part of South African wine. In fact, these were the two cultivars that were used to create South Africa’s signature Pinotage 100 years ago. Today, these two cultivars...
Nature has a way to instantly lift my mood. Even just a stroll through the garden is often the perfect quick break from work. Having grown up in the Free State with its wide, open spaces and ample outdoor places to explore, the city sometimes feels a bit limited when...