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maart 2016

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Helicopter flight Cape Town

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…

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Sweetcorn soup with coconut and smoked chicken

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…

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Boschendal Le Pique Nique

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…

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Tuk Tuk Microbrewery, Franschhoek

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…

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Bellini, the iconic cocktail from Venice

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…

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Winelands Hot Air Ballooning

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…

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Perfect Paternoster

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…

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Le Lude Boutique Winery, Franschhoek

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…