Author: Desiree Haakonsen

Summer is in full swing! What better way to celebrate the start of the silly summer holiday season than to join your friends and family for a day at Slanghoek Mountain Resort, in the heart of the picture perfect Slanghoek Valley, Western Cape.  The valley, including Slanghoek Cellar, Opstal Estate, and Jason’s Hill Private Cellar, […]

Thanks to the amazing work of websites like Food Blog Cape Town, foodies know exactly where to go for the best cuisine and meal deals in town. They’ve compiled a list of restaurants in the Cape that will be offering scrumptious Christmas dining…and I am literally salivating! So if you’re travelling or just don’t feel […]

It’s almost school holidays! This is great for kids, but I know a lot of moms (myself included) who are already counting down the days until their kids are back at school. It’s not because we don’t love spending time with our kids (we really do!), it’s just that we also want a break…and being […]

The first thing that comes to mind when I hear “wilderness experience” is a spiritual trial or gruelling journey that makes you a better person. But when I visited Wilderness, a small town along the Western Cape’s Garden Route, I discovered a place that is anything but gruelling. Renowned for its friendly hospitality and natural […]

We ladies at the office are spending way too much time on sites like Pinterest looking for great Christmas ideas. But we’re getting away with it, because instead of keeping all these inspiring ideas to ourselves, we’re sharing them with you. Just think of it as our little Christmas gift to you! I’ve been scrolling […]

It is generally assumed that the wedding gown makes the “perfect wedding day”. But the wedding venue plays a huge role in what the bride will wear. A beach wedding is a light and airy affair, and everything – even the gown – revolves around the location. If you dream of being a barefoot bride […]

There’s something about a crowd of strangers singing in unison that makes my spirit feel fuzzy, alive, and well. It’s the perfect picture of a world in harmony – the essence of Christmas. If you are in the camp that thinks carols are a silly affair, I encourage you to join in the merry madness! […]

When you’re travelling on business and need to be in tip-top boardroom shape, you need more than a friendly “home away from home” kind of accommodation. You need the kind of establishment that makes you feel empowered, professional, and loaded with confidence (and riches)! So next time you need to bring your A-game, try one […]