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The Day I walked with Cheetahs

On the day that we left Tsala, the weather report promised blue skies and sunshine…. Sod’s law, eh? Anyway I’d been really keen to visit the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness centre, so the hotel booked us in early before we left. And it was very early…before sunrise! Just outside Plettenberg Bay, Tenikwa is a sanctuary and… Read more »

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The Best Laid Plans: Driving the Garden Route and Tsala Treetop Lodge

Isn’t it funny that however well you plan something, circumstances can cause all you plans to go awry…the best laid plans of mice and men and all that… No amount of excel spreadsheets can account for everything and even the most well planned adventure can turn into a misadventure…. Mr S and I love a… Read more »

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A Menu of Surprises at The Tasting Room, Franschhoek

Have you ever had a surprise menu before? Does it make you feel a little nervous or are you someone who is happy to brave any potential unusual ingredient or taste? I’ve always been keen to try new things and as I’ve got older I’ve become even braver. Which is why I wasn’t worried, when… Read more »

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A not-too-hedonistic lunch at Heddon Street Kitchen

Back in the days of my misspent youth, before I was a sensible (!) married woman…my friends and I used to head to the rather appropriately named Heddon Street for a night out. The hedonistic night would often begin with cocktails at a bar called The Living Room, and once suitably inebriated (and I hang… Read more »

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Exploring the Cape Winelands

I love wine, I think you can tell…but sadly I don’t know as much about it as I’d like to. Clearly the best way to learn about wine is to drink more…. and also to visit vineyards to learn more about the wine directly from the source. So far Mr S and I have done… Read more »

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Total Opulence at La Residence, Franschhoek

  Described as a ‘modern Versailles in miniature’ and awarded a near perfect score by Conde Nast Traveller, it’s clear to see why La Residence in Franschhoek has been voted one on the best hotels in world.   This is a hotel, so luxe that it actually includes a suite specifically designed for Elton John!… Read more »

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Beautiful Views at The Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch

After our initial stint in Cape Town it was time for Mr S and I to jump into our hire car and head to the Cape Winelands for a couple of days. The Winelands are a beautiful region, located around a 40 minute drive East of Cape Town and encompassing several small towns. The scenery… Read more »

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Robben Island and the V & A Waterfront, Cape Town

There is of course a big problem with travelling somewhere so rich in history and as culturally diverse as South Africa. The huge desire to see everything…and the major lack of time. We wanted a significant amount of time in Cape Town, safari was essential but I also wanted to see the surrounding countryside and… Read more »

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Bloggers’ Breakfast at the Wolseley

In 1921 William Curtis Green was commissioned to design a rather illustrious car show room for Wolseley Motors Limited. He created an incredibly grand interior, resplendent with Venetian-style pillars and archways and towering stairways. In 1926 Wolseley Motors went bankrupt and Barclays Bank acquired the building, opening a new branch in April 1927. In 2003… Read more »

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The Test Kitchen: The Best Restaurant in South Africa

It’s always my aim to feature the very best restaurants that I can and when I was doing my research of Cape Town, one name kept coming up. According to the San Pellegrino restaurant awards The Test Kitchen is voted No. 48 in the world and No.1 in Africa. The Eat Out guide, which was an extremely… Read more »