Travel Problems I recently joined a group of frequent travelers in an online discussion about our worst travelling experiences. Misadventures and travel problems included wallets getting stolen, pneumonia, severe dehydration, vehicle accidents with broken bones, and chemical poisoning. These are the times when travel insurance is essential. But as you don't know when you're going […]
Update:December 2018 - This restaurant is now closed. I'm always looking for new restaurants to experience and the more unique the cuisine, the more appealing it is to me. I had heard about Jasmine Restaurant soon after it opened early last year, but somehow never made it there before. The restaurant is tucked away in […]
Visiting a circus is one of the best ways to feel like a child again. Lucky for me, the world-famous Great Moscow Circus is in South Africa again - and wowing the crowds. They were last here in 2006! I went there today with my family and it certainly was a fun way to spend […]
My 2016 Year in Review 2016 was a really busy year for me, and certainly not all fun and games. In between personal commitments and a bit of travelling, I started doing a lot of freelance writing as well. January was my birthday month so I was spoilt with a stay at the luxurious Four […]
Have you ever heard of a reverse bucket list ? A reverse bucket list is a great way to express gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities you've had, and reflect on the things you've done already. It is easy to think about what you still want to achieve but sometimes it's important to look back […]
Beaver Creek Coffee Estate Review Do you love coffee? So do I. Read about my tour to Beaver Creek Coffee Estate here... On my trip to the Kwazulu Natal South Coast, I came across pamphlets for a Beaver Creek Coffee Estate "Crop to Cup" coffee tour. Being a coffee junkie I was quite intrigued by […]
Review: Cilantros at Nelson Mandela Square Tapas are not something I do often - mainly because the restaurants I tend to frequent don't offer them. So when Zomato gave me a Cilantros voucher for being on their Blogger Leaderboard, I looked at the menu and decided that I definitely wanted to try the tapas out. […]
The Nelson Mandela Capture Site - Howick Nelson Mandela was South Africa's most iconic leader. We may have lost him in 2013 but his memory still lives on in the legacy he left for us and the sites that have been erected in his memory. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site just outside Howick in KwaZulu […]
Lost and found - The story of my camera When I started my blog about 3 years ago, I had to learn to take good photos. It took some time and I had to learn some new skills. I still cringe when I see some of my old photos. Then my husband bought me a […]