TRAVEL, FOOD & WINE
The Ultimate Christmas Wine Gift Guide with Dan Really Likes Wine
If you’re in search of the perfect Christmas gift for a wine lover - whether they adore crisp whites, festive bubbles, bold reds or rare collector’s bottles - this curated guide, with Dan Really Likes Wine’s expert input, is designed to make your holiday gifting...
5 Things You Need to Know Before Travelling to Few & Far Luvhondo
Deep in the heart of the Soutpansberg Mountain lies one of South Africa’s most enchanting hideaways: Few & Far Luvhondo. Remote, rugged and incredibly immersive, this exclusive, slow safari experience was designed to protect, preserve and rewild the Soutpansberg...
ROSE’d: The Exhibition No One Should Miss This Summer
Heike Taschner Jeske’s recently launched signature exhibition, ROSE’d at the Franschhoek-based La Motte Estate, is an impressive display of everything floral, but also a deeply personal homecoming for her as artist. Heike’s father, Ludwig Taschner, is the well-known...
This is the Latest Culinary Gem in Franschhoek
Franschhoek has just welcomed a breathtaking new dining destination: Arum. This culinary gem - which recently opened its doors - is the latest project from acclaimed chef Peter Tempelhoff and his award-winning team. Set on the historic Boschendal Estate, Arum is a...
This Wine Estate Has One Of The Best Bakeries I’ve Ever Been To
Under La Motte's humungous trees, I sat down, once again in awe of the tranquility and the tender way in which the wine estate nudges you into slowing down. It was still early in the morning and I’d just been to the La Motte Gallery, where artist Heike Jetske-Taschner...
Black Friday Travel Deals to Tap Into Right Now
In my world, Black Friday wouldn't be a proper Black Friday if there weren't any travel deals to tap into. So, here are some of the top travel deals for you to tap into this year - from cheap flights to Durban and experiences in the South African winelands to...
Explore the New Cellar Door Experience at Avontuur Wine Estate
The newly upgraded Cellar Door at Avontuur Estate - a Helderberg wine estate - has just been launched and since Avontuur was the very first wine estate I visited after moving down to Cape Town in 2010 (yes, I lived there for 6 months), I am extremely excited about...
Tintswalo Manor Reopens: A Luxurious Safari Escape in Greater Kruger
If a private, all-inclusive safari retreat is on your travel bucket list, the newly upgraded Tintswalo Manor in the Manyeleti Game Reserve is ready to welcome travellers just in time for the summer holiday season. After undergoing comprehensive refurbishments -...
Yatai: Where Foodies Unite for the Best Japanese Street Food
If you’re a ramen fan or simply curious about Japanese cuisine in Cape Town, Yatai Ramen Bar is a must-visit spot. Part of the PAN Collection Hospitality Group, this Bree Street gem delivers the comforting richness of authentic Japanese ramen paired with warm, true...
Inside Café Sofi Cape Town – The City’s New Must-Visit Café
Whether you’re visiting Cape Town for the first time or for the umpteenth time, there’s always something new to explore. Lately, I’ve been looking into the trendy cafés in Cape Town and the recently opened Café Sofi by tashas is most definitely at the top of the list....
Vergelegen Wine Estate Introduces a Heritage Wine Walk
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West has just unveiled a truly unique way to experience its 325-year-old heritage - a guided heritage walk and wine tasting tour that leads guests through the estate’s historic gardens, with perfectly paired wines served at each...
A Historic Finish: The Nedbank Gravel Burn Ends at Shamwari Private Game Reserve
This past weekend, Shamwari Private Game Reserve made history, hosting the grand finale of the Nedbank Gravel Burn - the world’s largest gravel race. It was a powerful collision of endurance and elegance: a celebration of South African sport, luxury travel and...