Katrinasrust – a place to rest & reconnect
When Peet said we should go away for my birthday, my answer was ‘Yes please! And I know exactly where I want to go – Katrinasrust Country Estate.’ The farm is 36km from Machadodorp and sits at the foot of a hill with beautiful views of the Elandmountains. Katrinasrust has been in the Brewer family […]
Safari Moon – A Touch of Bush Boho in Hoedspruit
Safari Moon Luxury Lodge might be located in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, but it still offers guests the opportunity to experience nature first hand – whether it’s from the comfort of your luxurious room or from the comfy loungers poolside. This cosy boutique lodge is the vision of owner and decorator Nicola Leitch. Nicola turned […]
Rest and Rejuvenate in the Natal Midlands
Nestled deep in the Cedara Valley and only a short drive from the quaint villages of Howick and Hilton, Little Fields Country House and Cottages is the perfect spot from where to start your meander through the beautiful Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. Little Fields offers a Country house, as well as two country-style cottages – the […]
Aerotel – a quirky and cosy stay
While most jetliners spend their last days in a scrapyard, one lucky 737 is enjoying an exciting post-retirement career. BIL, the Boeing (registration ZS-BIL), travelled all over the world before reaching his final destination in the heart of Limpopo, South Africa. In 2019 Bil became the first airplane in South Africa and the Southern Hemisphere […]
Budapest – homey and beautiful
I have wanted to visit this beautiful city with its ornate nineteenth century architecture, elegantly decorated thermal baths, and wide boulevards for many years now. And it didn’t disappoint. Budapest is like no other European city. It’s faded grandeur invites you in and makes you feel at home from the minute you arrive. Budapest used to […]
The Huddle – Romantic getaway just outside Pretoria
Peet and I were desperately in need of a break from our everyday routine, so we dropped Amélie off at granny’s house, picked up a coffee to go, and took the N4 east. And before we knew it, we were driving through Rosemary Hill’s gate. Rosemary Hill’s farmstay cabins are located on a farm no […]
