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Reuben’s and Nobu. These two need no introduction in the world of fine dining. If you’re an ardent foodie or wine connoisseur, the following line-up of exclusive monthly Wine&Dine evenings at these One&Only Cape Town restaurants should quickly be penned into your diary. Reuben’s Wine&Dine South Africa’s beloved Chef Reuben Riffel invites you on a […]

We love this time of year in South Africa. Not because of the season changes or anything. The reason is whole-heartedly more selfish than that. The next 2 months hold the promise of long weekends where we can enjoy an extra day devoted to nothing more than extending the art of weekend chilling. Diarize these […]

If you have the luck of the Irish, you could win free tickets to St Patrick’s Day at Wild Clover Farm!  “There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” While we are very proudly South African and have no desire to actually be Irish, we’ve […]

It’s easy to get lost in translation when you live in a country with 11 official languages. That’s what makes funny sign spotting in South Africa a close second to wildlife spotting. We recently stumbled across the Africa, this is why I live here Facebook page where you’ll find collections of hilarious photos submitted from […]

As the wheel spins closer to this weekend’s mammoth Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we look at some of the world’s biggest races that are hosted right here in South Africa. Perfect for anyone who loves extreme travel and tourism! The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour: World’s Largest Individually Timed Cycle […]

Sport teaches us many life lessons. Being a team player, rising above challenges, learning how to win and lose with dignity. After spending a day watching the Proteas battle it out against the Aussies at Newlands, I realise there’s a lot that cricket can teach us about travel. 1. Anything can happen. How many times […]

It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]

Can you feel that blazing heat? It’s autumn riding hot on your heels! Enjoy the last summer scorchers around one of these beautiful accommodation pools in South Africa. Rosendal Winery and Wellness Retreat, Robertson JBay Zebra Lodge, Jeffrey’s Bay Angala Boutique Hotel and Guest House, Franschhoek Aquavit Guest House, Plettenberg Bay Boabab Ridge – Greater […]