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 […]

With many weeks of school holidays ahead, continuing to find ways to keep your children entertained (and away from the TV) can seem a bit daunting. You can rest assured that there are plenty things to do in Cape Town that will keep kids from bouncing off the walls. Here are some great educational and […]

Those of you searching for the perfect Christmas gift for friends and family should know you’re not alone – especially if, like me, you leave things to the very last minute and then have to fight through hordes of deranged shoppers for that last tin of cookies. This year however, I’ve decided to kick-start the Christmas […]

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 […]

If you’re a fantasy-fanatic (proud or closeted), I am pleased to say that you will enjoy the following finds. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and although I don’t have much love for The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, I can safely say that I would still love to visit the locations […]

I won’t lie to you; there are a ton of language programmes available in almost every language conceivable, (Elvish included)! But how many of them can actually boast a high success rate with their students? And how can you actually track if this is true, other than trolling though tons of reviews? Everyone has a […]

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 […]

It’s not a secret that the shops get unbearably full during the month of December, leading up to Christmas. Families are out in full force, irritating slow-walkers appear out of nowhere, and inconsiderate shoppers lose all sense of common decency. If you just can’t face the stress of the festive rush again this year, have […]