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Author: Desiree Haakonsen
Swellendam: Untapped & Overflowing
I have a confession. I’ve driven the N2 past Swellendam more than once where my only desire to stop was determined by my either my petrol gauge or my bladder. Swellendam was little more than a “distance to” marker, a gaping hole on the map to holiday havens like Wilderness and Knysna. And as the […]
Old Tourism Posters in Park Lane Station
I love the idea of Throwback Thursday. I’m always fascinated to see how much has changed over the years and often sit wondering what my kids will think when they look back at our photos today. In keeping with the #throwbackthursday trend, I found these beautiful photos taken by photographer Matt Erasmus in December 2010 […]
Discounted Getaway for Hermanus FynArts
After a warm and enthusiastic reception in 2013, Hermanus FynArts is once again inspiring and nurturing creativity from 6 – 16 June 2014. The Windsor Hotel Hermanus is offering a 10% discount on accommodation to festivalgoers in their seafront setting. Perched on the edge of Walker Bay, Windsor Hotel Hermanus not only offers stylish accommodation […]
20 Films shot in South Africa
With South African film studios and locations offering an affordable alternative to other international destinations, Hollywood Walk wannabes have a good chance of seeing their name in the credits of a major film production. I once had a stint as a wedding guest fleeing the scene of a giant meteor shower in Supernova, a Hallmark made-for-TV […]
Quiz: What South African city are you?
We all have our quirks and preferences that make us different to the person next door. The same goes for South Africa’s major cities. Take the quiz to see what city fits your personality. I like my coffee: Espresso, double shot I don’t drink coffee With at least 2 spoons of sugar Skinny vanilla latte […]
3 Tasty Events in the Winelands this June
Rich, warming foods and a glass or two of wine is the perfect complement to the winter chill. Here are 3 food and wine events taking place in the Cape Winelands this June. Taste the Helderberg 12 June 2014 For one night only, the 6th annual Taste the Helderberg will transform the NH Lord Charles Hotel […]
20 of our Favourite #Stellenblog Instagrams
The wanderlust-inducing #Stellenblog campaign commanded the social media spotlight for several days leading up to INDABA 2014, with some of the most influential international and local travel and lifestyle bloggers uncovering and digitally sharing the best of what the Stellenbosch wine tourism region has to offer. #Stellenblog was brilliantly conceptualized and coordinated by Destinate in association […]
Finding my Hakuna Matata in Yzerfontein
“It’s working!” My friend had caught the habitual shift in my eyes. “You’re starting to relax. But you’re so used to being busy that you’re feeling guilty about not doing anything.” I don’t remember her exact words, but I felt the nail punch into my skull. She was right. Between work, marriage, motherhood, friends, social […]
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