Culinary Quest: SALON, by Chef Luke Dale Roberts

Welcome to the world, according to Chef Luke Dale Roberts.

SALON is a new biographical concept restaurant in Cape Town, with intriguing ‘Journey’ and ‘Explorer’ Menus brought to you sourced, seasoned, skilfully prepared and plated, by a team as talented and resourceful as they are diverse and passionate.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

The Queen Charlotte television series, is a now ‘essential reading’ for anyone who is starting or continuing their Bridgerton experience.

It is as much decent entertainment and visual art, as it is a dramatic and selective foray into European royalty and their histories, as well as echoing existing racial tensions and cultural commonalities like relationship struggles.

Frankly, it’s just really good TV!

Travel Europe (Review): Volkshotel, in Amsterdam

In the city of canals comes a hotel that stands out even among the infamous Canal Houses and artist stop-ins.
Here’s why Volkshotel does Amsterdam justice in the spirit of its reputation as a culture and design destination, AND as the party stop-in of The Netherlands….

Travel South Africa: The Catalyst Hotel

Sustainable Green Travel and urban luxury come together in NEWMARK Hotels latest Johannesburg outpost.
Find out why The Catalyst Hotel makes for a premium-comfort aparthotel stay…

Travel Europe (Review): Chapter Roma Hotel, in Italy

Balance history and modern luxury, at Chapter Roma – one of Europe’s coolest value-for-money hotels, in Italy’s capital!

Here’s why every local and traveller is heading to this urban chic hotel in the heart of Rome…

Travel Europe (Review): 25Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin

Chart a path across Europe with one hotel brand bringing funk to over 10 destinations – Case in Point: 25Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin – The best of new & old world Berlin perfectly encapsulated here…

Stylish Safe Stay: Grande Roche Hotel

Escape to absolute luxury in the Cape Winelands – where celebrated Chef Kevin Grobler takes visitors on taste adventures, and this countryside grand dame delivers outstanding hospitality.
Find your ideal suite and dining adventure at Grande Roche Hotel now ✅ Another #StylishSafeStay …

Upcycling Budget Fashion Pieces for Luxe Resortwear Style

Don’t want to shop, but want to look stylish?

I’ve got tips on just how you can get that luxe look AND how to make Upcycling a lifestyle, and not just a fashion trend.
Read on for DIY sustainable styling, where I went to with my own look, and how to score some of the pieces…

Decadent Threads: The Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic

Find out if you have what it takes to be a Coastal Grandma now…

Travel style can sometimes satisfy a case of wanderlust, and on my recent seaside staycation, I dived into the Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic currently trending on TikTok, in movies, peoples wardrobes & ‘soft life’ lifestyles, and in travels around the world.

Stylish Safe Stay: Latitude Aparthotel

Get your dose of sunshine from the Rooftop or balconies, at Latitude Hotel – the stylish Cape Aparthotel perfect for picturesque vistas, Co-Working, Sundowners, parking and even Promenading…

Culinary Quest: Mulberry & Prince

Mulberry & Prince does brunch different – from their Mimosas to their breakfast menu picks.

Find out if they’re the right fit for your next brunch meet…

Stylish Safe Stay: Pearl Bay Villa, by Beach House Collection

Find out more about how the ocean villa that Beach House Collection offers up to you, is a masterful travel temptation complete with cinematic cosy style, lesser-travelled coastal vistas, and a unique opportunity to sate your wanderlust with luxury African hospitality…

Galileo Open-Air Cinema: Movie Magic Under the Stars

Outdoor venues in and around the city, are always choice for weird and wonderful experiences.
Find out whether the Galileo Open-Air Cinema is a worthwhile experience for movie boffins, families, and others alike…

Culinary Quest: To Unconventional Breakfasts

What’s the most interesting breakfast you’ve ever had?

I’m fascinated by how breakfast menus around the world now have genre-bending range beyond the eggcellent Full English Breakfast.

Find out how things have changed…

20 Wines Under $20: Proudly South African & Good?

South Africa is abundant with delectable and relatively inexpensive wine choices from our esteemed and storied wine country.
Here’s a list of 20 wines produced in South Africa, for $20 or less…currency-willing!

Decadent Threads: The Black One

A look of the day that is grounded in all the fashion sensibilities (and silliness) that Andre Talley embraced in his own personal style.
This is a rumination on a amateur editorial’esque photoshoot with a dark fictional tale…

Culinary Quest: GINJA Restaurant

Is GINJA Restaurant your next reasonable stop-in at the Waterfront – for food, vino, or even views?

Check out why any hungry foodie, travelling hoard, couple, or family, should choose to dine at this Newmark Hotels restaurant in the Cape…

Travel Essentials: Multi-Design Myri Dress

If you were wondering what is the one fashion piece you can buy, that will work for EVERY scenario, here’s more on the proudly South African ERRE design that’s been tried and tested!

Travel Essentials: Photography Tips for Solo Travel or Shoots

Taking decent photos is awkward and difficult as it is. I’m just offering photography tips I’ve learned through trial and error (and fashion & travel fun), to make it a bit easier for you to capture better memories with more polish and ease.

Here are my Top 6 amateur photography tips – whether you’re using a smartphone or DSLR camera…

Stylish Safe Stay: The Winchester Hotel

The Winchester Hotel, newly reopened and already popular among curious foodies, business pods, brunch hoards & staycation travellers alike, brings with it a medley of good food, better design, and even greater hospitality.
Here’s why this seaside Cape hotel is this seasons blooming offering, for locals and tourists beyond…

Travel By Scent: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale

We travel to the Americas with today’s scent: Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale Multi-Use Dry Oil.
Find out more about this glimmering beauty product, the floral fragrance, and my journey to its discovery…

Travel Essentials: Cosy for Cottagecore

There’s so many ways to re-style knitwear to suit the weather and an aesthetic mood.
Check out how I planned my looks for Cottagecore life at Boschendal Farm – my recent travel staycation stop…

Stylish Safe Stay: Boschendal Estate

Escape to where you’ll be more than a pandemic survivor.
Boschendal Estate is a practical and stunning travel destination – with luxury Cottagecore that blooms against the backdrop of magnificent wineland vistas.
Find out about this farm and the special deals they have for you, now!

Stylish Safe Stay: Hôtel du Parc

Find out whether Hôtel du Parc is worth booking into for your next Staycation, as I review another Cape hotel for my Stylish Safe Stay travel series.

Here’s your local travel insider’s look on this boutique hotels quality of sleep, style, safety, and more…

Travel Essentials: Skincare Beauty Finds

I honestly have Self-Care Exhaustion from being locked down, but these are the products I cant do without now, where my skin, travel, and beauty is concerned…

Stylish Safe Stay: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

The Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is all accessible affluence, and a world of flavour fun, travel relaxation, and slivers of familiar comfort.
Catch the luxury hotel deal of the year, and wander with me as I review the hospitality at this esteemed Belmond offering…