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Talking (& Drinking) Craft Beer with SMACK! Republic Brewing Co.
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the boom of craft beer in South Africa and over the past few years we’ve seen the rise of over 40 craft breweries and over 20 annual beer-loving festivals across the country. In the build-up to the Joburg Festival of Beer, we’ve found loads of people who are itching […]
Top 5 Accommodations in Nelspruit
Nelspruit, officially renamed Mbombela, is the capital city of the Mpumalanga province. Located on the Crocodile River, the city offers a range of luxurious accommodations in a beautiful setting. Scroll down to view our top 5 accommodations on offer in this beautiful city: 1. Leaves Lodge & Spa Leaves Lodge is a 5-star guest house […]
3 Great Foodie Spots in South Africa
It can be tough choosing where to go for a meal, as you can never be certain how intimate the setting will be or if they will provide seasonal items. If you’re tired of dining at large chain restaurants that don’t cater to your refined senses, keep reading to discover 3 intimate and wholesome restaurants […]
5 Places you wish you’d never seen
Warning: What you are about to see is much like the Pinterest phenomenon. You will be tempted to spend hours hearting, sending, pinning, and ultimately pining over stunning images that will engrain themselves into your soul. The shameless beauty of these luxury destinations in South Africa may result in intense daydreaming, yearning, and a sudden […]
Fruit Picking in the Western Cape – Where and When to do it
The Western Cape is known for its endless vineyards and scenic, fertile valleys. Surrounded by immense purple mountains and rolling green hills, there is no setting more beautiful for spending a day cultivating the fields. For those who are keen to explore, there are plenty of areas in the Western Cape that are well known […]
Plan a Romantic Weekend Away – For Him
As women, we’re fairly lucky that there’s an abundance of information out there to help our clueless guys plan a romantic weekend away. However, when the tables turn, there’s very little information out there on how to plan a weekend away for him. Keep reading to figure out how to surprise your man in the […]
Holiday in the Hamptons
The Hamptons in Long Island, New York, is an exclusive seaside resort with some of the most expensive residential properties in America. While it poses a picture perfect setting for summer holidays and luxury living, the reality is that most of us will never get there. What you can do is visit our very own […]
Wine ‘n Spice and All Things Nice in Paarl
Variety is the spice of life, and much like the saying applies to life, food too would be bland and boring without a pinch of parsley or rosemary rub. Flavours, scents, and textures all play a part in making meals memorable, but there are other factors to consider too. What wine or beer to pair […]