Dunstone Country House is a hidden gem nestled at the foot of the historic Bainskloof pass near Wellington in the Western Cape. Previously known as Bovlei Valley Retreat, the name was changed to avoid confusion as many people didn’t realise there was a guest house on site. Wellington is the much quieter version of its […]

With warm breezes and sunshine once again becoming the ‘norm’ in South Africa, now is a great time to lace up those takkies, fill up your water bottle, and head out the door to explore the beautiful landscapes coming to life around you!   Remember not to hike alone, don’t forget these day hike essentials, […]

#TravelChatSA  is a great way to engage with fellow travelers on Twitter. One of the previous topics was #AdventureTravelSA and it was more exciting than ever. Adventure gets my wanderlust ticking and travel bags packed, and thanks to last week’s chat I have a whole new set of destinations and activities scrawled on my to-do […]

Readers Restaurant and Curious Cat Café, on Church Street, is one of the most eclectic spots you could ever come across, and as the name suggests, there’s a ton of cat-inspired memorabilia and items to browse through. “I absolutely adored the little touches, such as seashell and gem stones trinkets hanging from the doorways, and […]

We’d deliberately planned our #visitWitzenberg trip in the middle of winter in the hope of seeing snow in Ceres. But when we woke up at 6am to heavy rain drops pelting our windows and trees thrashing in the wind, the temptation to burrow deeper under the down duvet was far greater than the desire to […]

After a day of wine tasting, horse riding, ziplining, playing in snow, ambling through curious small town stores, and practicing your photographic skills on the rugged country landscapes of the Witzenberg, there’s nothing better than a cosy spot to put your feet up and soak in the privilege of being “away”. Here are 3 top […]

Icy rains poured down around us, turning dusty farm roads into muddy lanes, as we wove our way through Tulbagh to Saronsberg Vineyard Cottages. Despite Google Maps leading us slightly astray, our timing was impeccable because the rain stopped as we pulled into the parking area. We were entranced by the beauty of the landscape around […]

Tucked away in Church Street, Bain’s Barn is a cosy home away from home in the countryside town of Tulbagh, approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town. Bain’s Barn has a real “cottagey” feel to it and a step through the sliding door immediately makes you feel as though you’ve come home, […]