Get your gypsy on</strong
After watching that magical dance between Vianne and the handsome gypsy in the movie Chocolat, I seriously pondered becoming a gypsy for some time. Our recent stay in one of the Gypsy wagons at Treedom Villas and Vardos had me feeling all gypsy-ish once again. A vardo (also wag(g)on, living wagon, van, and caravan) is a horse-drawn wagon traditional used by British […]
Best coffee spots in Karkloof
For any coffee lover it is important to locate a destination’s good coffee shops (if there are any) as soon as you arrive. Luckily in the Karkloof area that is not a problem. There is no shortage of excellent coffee. On our recent visit to the area we visited four amazing coffee shops. BlueBird Coffee […]
The Old Mushroom Farm – A must-visit when in Karkloof
As we turned into The Old Mushroom Farm it started raining ever so lightly and a blanket of mist covered the property (exactly the weather I have come to expect and hope for when visiting the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal). Sandy was waiting for us and ushered us to The Apartment, our home for the night, […]
A haven of relaxation in the Magaliesburg
We recently had the privilege of celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary at the beautiful Mount Grace Hotel and Spa. Nestled on a hill with sweeping views of the majestic Magaliesburg mountains this luxury country retreat is the perfect spot for your honeymoon, anniversary or just a romantic getaway. Here’s why: Rest and rejuvenate From the […]
How to travel plastic-free (or nearly!)
Being passionate about our planet makes traveling a little tricky sometimes, as the travel industry seems to be addicted to single-use plastic. One way of traveling a little more Eco-consciously is by avoiding single-use plastic as much as possible. Here is my guide to plastic-free(r) traveling. Take your own Zero waste travel kit along The […]
Did someone say cheese?
Four South African artisan cheese farms every cheese lover has to visit If, like me, you love artisan and farmstead cheese you will love these four farms and their produce. Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij Van Gaalen is situated at the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains in a small community called Skeerpoort near the Hartbeespoort Dam. Wanting […]
