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The Robertson Wine Valley is very much unchartered territory for me. On a recent trip to the area with my daughter, I managed to do a bit more exploring. A farm I have been dying to visit is Zandvliet and more especially their stunning new tasting room, Kalkveld Lounge.
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Readers and friends often ask me for accommodation recommendations and more specifically for affordable options. I am always excited when I stumble upon a luxury Guest Houses at a reasonable rate. One such discovery is Mont d'Or in Franschhoek.
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Since I started my blogging journey, wine appreciation has become an integral part of my focus. From the intricacies of winemaking to quaffing the end product, it is something I love exploring. I have had the opportunity of visiting some of the best wine farms in the Cape, as well as tasting some of the most incredible wine. One, in particular, that has stuck with me since my first sip is the Izak Reserve 2013 from Jason's Hill.
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Coffee connoisseurs will be ecstatic to know that Franschhoek is home to a fantastic new coffee spot! You all know how much I love coffee and a new coffee shop in my favourite Winelands town makes my heart sing. The recently opened Big Dog Cafe in Franschhoek, is part of the Terbodore Coffee Roasters family.
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My eyes are extremely light-sensitive, so wearing Sunglasses is a must for me. I have owned many pairs over the years, from super expensive brands to rather inexpensive ones. Of late other priorities have meant that a new pair of sunnies is quite far down the list. Needless to say, when Slaughter & Fox approached me to try out a pair of their sunglasses, I was not going to turn down the offer!
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