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De Oude Kraal, a go-to for family time

De Oude Kraal, a go-to for family time

by Renate Engelbrecht | Nov 20, 2020 | FAMILY, FOOD, LOCAL TRAVELS

Family of mine live on a 6th generation Merino sheep farm outside of Bloemfontein that they also run as a guest farm called De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa. On our way back from George a month or so ago, we made time to stay over and reconnect with family we...
7 Things to do in Wilderness

7 Things to do in Wilderness

by Renate Engelbrecht | Oct 23, 2020 | FEATURED POST 2, LOCAL TRAVELS

During our visit to Treedom Villas & Vardos in Wilderness, we had some time to explore the area. Here are some of the things that we found were worth doing when you’re in Wilderness: The Green Shed Coffee Roastery has brownies to die for and they are not shy with...

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Did you hear? Club Med is launching a resort in So Did you hear? Club Med is launching a resort in South Africa soon ... In partnership with the esteemed local developer, Collins Residential Consortium, Club Med is set to redefine the South African hospitality landscape with the upcoming launch of Club Med Tinley. It is the first of its kind in the country, poised to become a symbol of transformation, empowerment and sustainable growth. Read all about this new resort, planned to open in 2026, on my blog: https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/club-med-tinley-first-for-south-africa/ Images (except for the render): Chris Allan @clubmed @collinsresidentialltd #travel #travelwriter #explore #southafrica #kzn #kznhasitall #travelling #travelblogger #traveladdict #travelgram #beach #bush
Happy place. The Tasting Room. Backsberg John Mart Happy place. The Tasting Room. Backsberg John Martin Red Blend. 'nough said. The John Martin red blend is a lovely harmony on the palate and a clear all-rounder. And, tasting it at The Tasting Room is such a treat. #wine #winetime #pretotia #proetoria #haveyoubeen #winetasting #winewinewine #suitcaseandchardonnay #foodandwine #winelover #winewriter
Christmas lights at Melrose Arch last night. What Christmas lights at Melrose Arch last night. What a sight! Definitely worth a visit during the festive season. #christmas #festive #summer #joburg #melrosearch #jozi
When people ask me why I enjoy drinking wine, I te When people ask me why I enjoy drinking wine, I tell them it's for the memories made while enjoying the wine. My official fondness for wine dates back to 2010, when I moved to Cape Town. My father drove down with me and while we wanted to drive straight through from Joburg, at one point we were just too tired and I found us accommodation in the nearest town: Matjiesfontein. We stayed in the beautiful vintage hotel and that night, we indulged in 'boerekos' like I had never had before. Plus, my father ordered a bottle of red wine for the table, and we polished it. The memories of the conversations we had - me and my dad - the delicious food and just the overall atmosphere are etched in my heart forever. That's what wine did for me. I only later learned how special Cap Classique is and Graham Beck must be one of the most special Cap Classiques I've ever tasted. I believe you can taste authenticity and passion and in Graham Beck, you taste both. Thank you, Graham Beck, for including me in your 40-year-celebrations. What an honour to have experienced the unique 'look-in-the-eye' cheers gesture and to have been included in such a fine group of people who all enjoy the joys of bubbles. I tasted some very special Cap Classiques today and it was such a privilege. To the next 40 years, Graham Beck! Thank you, also, to the team at @fsjohannesburg for a dlightful and very special lunch. #bubbly #capclassique #grahambeck #grahambeck40th #gbcelebrates40years #legacywritteninthestars #bubbles #wine #winewriter #wineblogger #southafrica
FASHION FOR SURVIVAL So, who watched the first ep FASHION FOR SURVIVAL So, who watched the first episode of National Geographic's latest season of Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari last night? Not too long ago, I met survivalist and former biology teacher, Hazen Audel at the launch event of the season and even learned how to make my own fire with a flint! On my blog, he shares his thoughts on fashion for survival... What are the fashion items you would pack if you have to traverse 100 miles across East Africa, on foot? Read all about Hazen Audel's favourite survival attire - from sarongs to rubber shoes - on Suitcase & Chardonnay. https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/fashion-for-survival-hazen-audel-wings-it-in-the-wild/ 📷 @natgeo #survivalseries #survival #hazenaudel #primalsurvivorafrica #natgeoafrica #nationalgeographic #travel #explore #fashion #fashionforsurvival #suitcaseandchardonnay #travelblogger #travelwriter
Thank you, thank you, thank you for my special gif Thank you, thank you, thank you for my special gift, @sinnamon_pr and @luxottica ! Gettin' my Vogue on! #sunglasses #summer #vogue #luxottica #fashion #accessories #style
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