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Why I ❤ Irene

Why I ❤ Irene

Gauteng may be a riot of night life, traffic congestion, and couture shopping, but it has its fair share of secluded spots where you can escape the honking horns and vogue appearances.  Irene (pronounced “I-reen-ee”) is one of my favourite havens. This quiet region of Centurion, situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria, is a family-friendly farm […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

21 January 2013

Stellenbosch Wine Festival 2013

Stellenbosch Wine Festival 2013

There’s only one thing that wine fundis will find more exciting than the annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival, and that’s the fact that the 2013 Stellenbosch Wine Festival is happening 6 months earlier than usual.  The expanded 10-day programme will be taking place from 25 January to 3 February 2013, with over 150 farms and countless […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

17 January 2013

4 Romantic Valentine’s Getaways in South Africa

4 Romantic Valentine’s Getaways in South Africa

In exactly one month, people around the world will be celebrating their love. That’s right – Valentine’s Day is around the corner. A romantic couple’s getaway is always a great way to reignite love’s spark…far better than chocolates and teddy bears. With the variety of incredible lodges, spas, guest houses, hotels, and such across our […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

14 January 2013

The Adventures of Geckoing

The Adventures of Geckoing

I first came across “Geckoing” while on honeymoon in Hazyview, a little town in the heart of the Mpumalanga Lowveld, near the Kruger National Park. My hubby and I are both quite adventurous and had specifically tightened the wedding budget so that we could splurge on some extra honeymoon activities, so our first stop in […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

10 January 2013

Holiday after the holiday

Holiday after the holiday

Are you back at work and already feeling like you need a holiday after the holiday? That’s often because we end up doing so much on our few days off that we don’t actually get a break from our busy day-to-day lives. If you’re in the camp that would dearly love a quiet weekend to […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

7 January 2013

2013 Travel Bucket List

2013 Travel Bucket List

New Year’s resolutions are so last year! They seldom seem to last and generally end up making us feel bad about ourselves when we don’t stick to them. So this year we’re focusing on a Bucket List – a travel bucket list specifically – that will keep you inspired to get out and experience something […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

3 January 2013

HOLI ONE Colour Festival

HOLI ONE Colour Festival

It’s no longer a rumour…the world’s most colourful festival is confirmed to splatter Cape Town with a rainbow of paint on Saturday, 2 March 2013, and  Johannesburg on Saturday, 6th April 2013. Durban – your time is coming too, but dates are yet to be confirmed. Brought to you by award-winning agency Seed Experiences, the company behind […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

3 January 2013

A Road Tripper’s Guide to Route 62

A Road Tripper’s Guide to Route 62

Route 62 is South Africa’s answer to America’s legendary Route 66, a historic interstate highway that covered about 4,000km over 8 states from Los Angeles, California in the west to Chicago, Illinois in the east. Although Route 66 was replaced in 1985, its legacy lives on as a path of epic road trips. Fortunately in […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

31 December 2012

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