I am such a lucky girl. A while ago The Other Half surprised me with a helicopter flight over Cape Town. I love Cape Town and I love to fly, so guarantee for success, right? Well, yes. In the end…
maart 2016
It seems like the Cape winter is early this year. Traditionally it starts raining during Easter weekend or just after. Easter was early this year, so is the rain! Hopefully (and probably) summer will return a little over the…
There are days you just feel like a simple, healthy but tasty home dinner. And one that won’t keep you in the kitchen for hours and hours. Because there are also other things in life than cooking and food.…
One of the oldest wine domaines of the Cape is Boschendal in Franschhoek. Founded in 1685, this wine estate is one with a rich history. The beautiful backdrops of the dramatic mountains in the Wemmershoek valley, together with the…
There’s a new kid in town! On the 18th of February Tuk Tuk Microbrewery (the most recent released project of the Leeu Collection) opened its doors to public. This micro beer brewery is situated in Franschhoek’s Main Road, and…
What’s better than a glass of bubbly after a hot and sizzling summer’s day? Well not a lot, but I can think of something better; a Bellini. Combining a fine sparkling wine together with the fresh, natural sweet elegant…
A while ago me and The Mister did a hot air ballooning flight near Paarl/Wellington. And it was truly an amazing experience! Between November – April, every day at sunrise (depending on weather) you can enjoy your romantic and special…
There are many cafés or restaurants to go to for a cup of coffee in Franschhoek. But there is only a few with real good coffee. And, like most people, I have a my favourites! One of them is…
Paternoster; a sleepy fisherman’s village at the West Coast of South Africa. A place I truly find special. A place where I always love to go (back) to. ‘Why Paternoster? There is nothing to do! It’s so boring!’, is what…
An interesting place in Franschhoek is Le Lude. This boutique winery with its very own L’Orangerie restaurant. This relatively new, family owned piece of heaven is a beautiful addition to the village, something different to the places Franschhoek already has…