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Silvermine: Elephant’s Eye Expedition
It’s 7 on a Saturday morning. The sun is up, temperatures are forecast at 24°C, and there’s not a breath of wind or cloud in the sky. It is promising to be a perfect summer’s day. This is probably the easiest decision I’ve ever had to make at 7 on a Saturday morning…it’s off to […]
Top 5 Gadgets for Travellers this Christmas
Christmas shopping for others is incredibly hard, but it’s doubly so for the frequent flier types who have already got almost everything they require. For those with die-hard minimalists and tech-savvy individuals in their family, make note of these gadgets, which are sure to bring a smile to any traveller’s dial. 1. Meet your new […]
Tips for Holiday Packing
I am sure we have all spent a holiday wanting to smack ourselves for not packing a smarter outfit or not leaving enough space to take home that stunning scarf you had your eye on. When trying to pack light, it’s easy to forget some items of importance. So don’t spend your holiday longing for […]
Slanghoek Summer Splash
Summer is in full swing! What better way to celebrate the start of the silly summer holiday season than to join your friends and family for a day at Slanghoek Mountain Resort, in the heart of the picture perfect Slanghoek Valley, Western Cape. The valley, including Slanghoek Cellar, Opstal Estate, and Jason’s Hill Private Cellar, […]
3 Fantastic Festive Treats to Try
With the merry festive season suddenly upon us, there are going to be many Christmas parties, office parties and kid’s parties that will involve a fair amount of effort on your part. So give the endless (and merciless) hours of shopping a shove, and take to the kitchen! Baking is a cost effective solution and […]
Christmas Dining in the Cape
Thanks to the amazing work of websites like Food Blog Cape Town, foodies know exactly where to go for the best cuisine and meal deals in town. They’ve compiled a list of restaurants in the Cape that will be offering scrumptious Christmas dining…and I am literally salivating! So if you’re travelling or just don’t feel […]
How to Survive the Drive this Summer Holiday
With long balmy days ahead of us, the most fitting thought we have is about where we are going to spend the summer holidays – and weeks and weeks of school vacation can be a bit daunting, what with trying to find new ways to keep the kids entertained. Lucius Annaeas Seneca once said “Travel […]
Crafty Christmas Gifts – Part 3
For Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, you’ll have females and males of all ages covered. But what if some of the DIY gifts mentioned have ingredients which someone is allergic to?! Never fret, as this part of the series covers four cute DIY gifts for the home that most people will love! […]
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