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 […]
Huffington Post South Africa launched with a bang This past Sunday, I attended the Huffington Post South Africa launch in Sandton, Johannesburg. Although the US media giant had been live in SA for a week already, the official launch was held a week later due to the 94.7 cycle challenge – which causes havoc with […]
15 things I hate about hotels Ok, maybe hate is too strong a word but here are 15 things that really irk me about hotels. Don’t get me wrong. I love hotels and would probably stay in them all the time if I could but there are certain basics that I wish every hotel would […]
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 […]
Family Entertainment with Emirates Airways I was invited by Emirates Airways, with my family, for a movie at Nu Metro Hyde Park, along with other bloggers and journalists. The event was held to celebrate Emirates’ unbeaten 12-year record as winner of the World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award, and also to introduce us to their new family […]
Updated travel requirements for minors In a move to streamline the process of travelling with minors in or out of South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs has done away with two versions of the birth certificate. Previously, an abridged birth certificate was issued to parents for newborns up until 2013, however since 2014, an […]
There are 196 countries in the world. I’ve been to 40 (2020 update:47). I guess I still have quite a few to tick off my bucket list . (I used to be an auditor in a previous life so don’t blame me for the checklist attitude.) This post is different from my usual posts because […]
Travel Accessories: Daniel Wellington Classic Black “Classic Black is an extension of our flagship Classic Collection that pushes the understated minimalist style beyond traditional boundaries, showing off a whole new side of Daniel Wellington” I recently wrote about Daniel Wellington watches and how impressed I was with them. They’ve now just added to their wide […]
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 […]