Category: Family

As women, we’re fairly lucky that there’s an abundance of information out there to help our clueless guys plan a romantic weekend away. However, when the tables turn, there’s very little information out there on how to plan a weekend away for him. Keep reading to figure out how to surprise your man in the […]

Variety is the spice of life, and much like the saying applies to life, food too would be bland and boring without a pinch of parsley or rosemary rub. Flavours, scents, and textures all play a part in making meals memorable, but there are other factors to consider too. What wine or beer to pair […]

Held at The Old Mill on the banks of the Magalies River, the Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival offers event-goers a chance to celebrate the very first day of spring between 11h00 – 15h00 on 1 September 2013. Held as a fundraiser for the Woodland Preparatory School in Magaliesburg, the family friendly outdoor wine festival […]

This past week in Cape Town has been a rather damp affair, with icy winds, plenty of rain, and virtually no incentives to head outdoors. With even more rain forecast, now is the time to plan your perfect indoor weekend! Blankets I’m a sucker for fluffy blankets in all shapes, sizes, and colours and I […]

The much-anticipated Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival is a distinguished annual occasion that celebrates the return of the magnificent Southern Right Whales to the waters of Walker Bay and the arrival of the spring season. This year, the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival will be marking its 22nd year as the only enviro-arts festival in […]

Pretoria, formally known as Tshwane, is a vibrant city in the northern part of Gauteng. It is lovingly known as “the Jacaranda City” by locals due to the streets characterised by the deep purple hues of Jacaranda trees. As one of South Africa’s three capital cities, Pretoria offers plenty of natural, cultural, and historical attractions […]

With so many exciting events heading to Johannesburg, the City of Gold has a lot more than colourful blooms and balmy thunderstorms to look forward to this spring! Soweto Wine Festival 5 – 7 September 2013 Taste your way through 950 wines over 3 nights at Soweto’s premier wine festival. Meet the winemakers, discover new wines, and […]

With only 10 wine estates, the Constantia Wine Route is not only the southern hemisphere’s oldest wine-making region (dating to 1685), but also the Cape’s most intimate wine route. Despite its small size, the Constantia Wine Route produces award-winning wines year after year; making it one of the biggest celebrities in the international world of […]