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A Gin and Tonic happens to be one of my favourite drinks, and fortunately for me, we have so many fabulous South African Craft Gins! As important as great gin is, a quality tonic plays an integral role in creating the perfect G&T.
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Last year was a whirlwind of exciting local trips! One, in particular, that made quite an impression was a visit to Dullstroom, a small town in Mpumalanga province. Exploring a new area is always exciting, and Dullstroom has piqued my interest for quite some time. The base for our two-day trip was the enchanting Walkersons Hotel & Spa.
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At the end of last year, we started our Living Room Makeover, which included the lounge and dining area of our home. These areas have pretty much been left to their own devices since we moved in, over four years ago. There were other, more pressing projects, which we needed to tackle first.
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Many people consider age only to be a number, however when you start creeping further over the forty-year mark, finding ways to Slow The Signs of Aging can become of utmost importance!
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2019 has proven to be a hectic year, which is why any opportunity to unplug is most welcome. Grant and I recently spent a relaxing night in one of the new Opstal Stay, self-catering units, in the picturesque Slanghoek Valley.
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As you already know, Franschhoek is one of my favourite Winelands towns - any chance to spend the night, and wild horses could not keep me away! Grant and I recently spent the night at Franschhoek Country Guest House, which included dinner at Monneaux Restaurant to taste their new summer menu.
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Elgin is a beautiful lush green area, surrounded by mountains, in the Overberg. Renowned for its apple orchards and cool-climate wines, the area has so much to offer. Grant and I recently spent a weekend there and stayed at Wildekrans Country House.
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I have tasted several excellent Bordeaux style blends this year. One in particular that made quite an impression is the Anthonij Rupert Optima 2015.
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Thus far 2019 has been all about discovering hidden gems. One, in particular, is Andreas Country House in Wellington. Grant and I spent a night there last month and fell in love with this stunning property.
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There are so many wine regions in the Cape that I have yet to explore properly — one of these being the historic Tulbagh Valley. The red wines from Saronsberg Cellar, in Tulbagh, have always been among my favourites, making it hard to believe that I had yet to visit the estate. All that changed with a recent trip to Saronsberg Cellar and a stay in their Vineyard Cottages.
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It is summer in Cape Town, which means longer days, warm balmy nights and the return of The Galileo Open Air Cinema. The Galileo is Cape Town’s famous outdoor movie experience, under the stars.
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I recently had the privilege of dining at Tryn Restaurant Steenberg Wine Estate’s newly launched signature eatery.
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I love discovering beautifully decorated spaces, especially when there is a quirky element at play! The Turbine Hotel & Spa is all this and more; a space celebrating contemporary design, interwoven with the history of the area.
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