Constantia Nek hike: fitness test

I’ve written before about my great passion for nature walks in and around Cape Town – but for those who are looking for less of a walk and more of a hike, might I recommend Constantia…

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La Residence, Franschhoek

If luxe opulence is your idea of a holiday, then may I introduce you to your new favourite hotel? La Residence in Franschhoek is as decadent and opulent as Marie Antoinette’s…

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Solms Delta: More than just a wine farm

There are so many wine farms in Cape Town that it’s sometimes overwhelming to decide which one to choose to spend the day at… Allow me to cut through that confusion, and recommend…

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Exploring the Franschhoek Wine Valley

When leaving Cape Town it was pouring with rain, however as we entered the beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley the sun came out to greet us! Our day started at Le Franschhoek…

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The Magic of Bubbles Festival

Image credit What could be more fabulous, at the beginning of December when the weather has just turned lovely and everyone’s thoughts turn to holidays, than a bubbly festival?…

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Little Stream restaurant

Sunday lunch is highly under-rated, as far as I’m concerned. I think there should be some kind of law where no matter what people are doing, they should all stop and chill…

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