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I know there are wine lovers out there who would question why alcohol-free wine? Well, there are those who choose not to drink wine for a variety of reasons but still enjoy joining in the festivities. Over the past six months, I have discovered quality alcohol-free wine, as well as a de-alcoholised white wine, which I thought I would share with you.
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Each year I look forward to planning our family holidays. Unfortunately, with increasing costs, affordable family travel is often not easily achievable. Sometimes booking accommodation can be a real gamble and who has time or money to gamble with your family holiday?
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My bedroom is my sanctuary, a place to escape the world, relax, unwind and clear my head. To create the perfect "sanctuary", it is vital to get the decor right! As I have shared previously, my taste in decor has evolved over the years, becoming paired down and minimalist. Unfortunately, our master bedroom is an ode to all things beige. My dream is to Create a Luxurious Bedroom, one reminiscent of some of the hotel rooms I have had stayed in.
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My relationship with safaris and the bush has always been somewhat tempestuous. However, as with other things, like red wine, my tastes have matured. When an opportunity to visit Samara Private Game Reserve presented itself, let's say I was super keen for my next safari adventure!
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This write-up is a tad behind schedule, too much wine, too little time! Last year the newly launched Backsberg Pinotage Rosé was awarded Double Gold at the Rosé Rocks wine awards. After tasting it, I can understand why.
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A feature I wrote on the Top 10 Hotels in South Africa, was very well received, which gave me the idea of creating something similar for the individual cities in SA. I am starting with the Top 10 Hotels in Cape Town, which includes Southern Suburbs and Atlantic Seaboard.
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This delicious Red Lentil and Chicken Curry is a recipe my daughter, Ally, has been making and the best part, it is a one-pot-wonder! The recipe was initially introduced us to us by my brother and sister-in-law, who live in the UK. We have modified the cooking method to make it even easier to prepare. Most of the time spent is in the prep and stirring once the ingredients have been combined.
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Things got somewhat crazy at the end of last year with renovations at home going full-steam-ahead, not to forget the various year-end festivities. Hence the second part of our Croatian Trip, which now seems like a distant memory, is only happening now! Today I thought I would share a bit more about our time in Dubrovnik with you.
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When you mention wine tasting in the Cape, many people will automatically think of regions such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. We often overlook The Constantia Wine Route, a fantastic wine region, which is on our doorstep. I thought I would share a few Need-To-Know Facts about this wonderful Wine Valley.
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Last Monday started off a bit differently, with breakfast at La Parada Del Mar, in Camps Bay. I wish every week could like that, but I doubt I would get much work done!
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I am not really into making New Years Resolutions, but I have decided that 2017 is the year to make sure our holidays are booked well in advance! Last year we found ourselves making very last minute plans for the summer vacation, but as luck would have it, I discovered The Old Fruit Barn at Penhill Manor.
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