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New Year's Travel Resolutions

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
17th December 15
With many promising and wistful resolutions for 2016 doing the rounds as the year comes to a close, there are certainly some resolutions that are easier to stick to than others.
We've compiled some travel resolutions for you to help keep those purse strings nice and tight.

Best places to live in the Eastern Cape

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
15th December 15
The Eastern Cape - where the weather is always significantly better than the rest of the country and the pace of life is in a lower, more manageable gear. Value for money is greater and traffic is almost non-existent - let's take a look at the top places to settle down in the EC.

The Resurrection of Tintswalo

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
14th December 15
It was less than a year ago when Capetonians held their breath, day by day as the biggest fires the mother cities has fallen victim to in years ripped their way through the South Peninsular causing catastrophic devastation.

Wild Coast Escapism

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
4th December 15
Wedding's are tough to organise at the best of times, so when bridezilla aka the blushing bride tells me she is utterly frazzled with more than a dozen to-do lists adorning her forearms, I know it's time to swiftly kidnap the bride-to-be and get out of town for some much needed R&R.

How to eat out as a herbivore (vegetarian) in a land of carnivores (South Africa)

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
22nd November 15
Being a vegetarian, nevermind a vegan shouldn't mean being destined to a life of imitation meat or pasta with tomato sauce, nor should it mean having to eat at health obsessed wheatgrass loving cafes all of the time.

Riebeeck Kasteel: Kloovenburg Estate and it's Pastorie

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
12th October 15
Living in Cape Town we are so spoilt for choice, what with Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek being just a stone's throw away - these picturesque towns have us overlooking other gems just outside the city, like Riebeeck Kasteel.

Wining and Dining at The Goatshed Restaurant

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
28th September 15
The Goatshed Restaurant is situated on Fairview Wine & Cheese Estate in Paarl, just a hop, skip and a jump down the road from the famous Spice Route Estate. Fairview is renowned for their goats that frolic around the goat tower for all to see as you pull up at the entrance of this estate.

Bertus Basson at The Spice Route

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
30th July 15
Any restaurant that has their tannie's apple pie and custard permanently on the menu is ok with me. Introducing Bertus Basson's new spot, aptly named after himself at the well known and loved Spice Route in Paarl.

Mondiall Chef's Table

(by Murray Walker)
20th July 15
One of my favourite things to do in this life is eat out. I don't do it nearly as much as I'd like but I always make space for eating out in my budget and besides, it's just great to not have to cook or clean up after. I'm no foodie, like everyone, I know my tastes and I love certain dishes and ingredients but I have very little imagination when it comes to food so I leave it to the people who are passionate. I win every time though because I get to taste the results. I can live with that.

A weekend away at Bushmans Kloof

(by Poppy Gilsenan)
29th June 15
Situated at the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains, under 3 hours drive away from Cape Town - all 7500 hectares of Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve is the ultimate retreat and escapism haven. A unique part of the Relais & Chateaux group and simultaneously the Red Carnation Hotel Collection in South Africa - badges shine bright on this coat pocket and it's won too many awards to mention - rest assured, you will be in safe hands here.

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