ABOUT ME

Hello,

Hello,

I am Renate. A wife and mother born and bred in a small town in the Free State. Now, my husband, Wikus and I, together with our kids, Catha and Elian, live in one of South Africa’s most wonderful cities: Pretoria. We also travel down to Cape Town and the Garden Route often to visit our families.

Travel is one of the main things that shaped me into who I am today and when I have not travelled for a while, I feel nervous. Travelling with my family is something that’s become very dear to me and I cherish every minute we get to explore this beautiful world of ours together. I love being home too, though and always want to move things around, find the perfect spot for another indoor plant, or buy new scatters for the couch. Style and fashion are also a great passion of mine and I believe with the right wardrobe choices, you can always look elegant and stylish.

For me, life is a journey and we are given so many opportunities to make the most of it. On Suitcase & Chardonnay, I share our family’s way of life, exciting travel, food and wine experiences, clever and classic outfit ideas, elegant styles and more.

On Suitcase & Chardonnay you can learn more about the itineraries I create, too, as well as the exciting workshops I offer within the tourism and hospitality space. I also do motivational talks, with various topics worth exploring right here on the blog.

I am so excited to be sharing this journey with you. Welcome to my blog! Welcome to my family, my home and my life. I hope you’ll enjoy the ride as much as I do.

 

Welcome to my life. Join me in living life to the full and take the journey with me.

*Please note: All images and content on this website are produced or paid for by Suitcase & Chardonnay and may not be used without permission.