The Dictator of Taste is Schooling You
Set in the heart of Franschhoek village, Chapter House Boutique Hotel proves that the best luxury stays aren’t always the busiest.
My latest Slow Travel Gem explores why this historic Living Journey Collection property is best appreciated one slow stroll, one memorable meal and one quiet morning at a time.
The new luxury is not always about doing more. Sometimes, it is about sleeping deeper, scrolling less, and rediscovering silence. At Thyme & Tide in Yzerfontein, the Beach House Collection villa transforms a coastal getaway into a true sleepcation – where ocean views, thoughtful design, privacy and the rhythm of the Atlantic invite you to slow down.
From Catalonia’s Anoia Valley to the Montmell mountains, Raventós i Blanc and Can Sumoi reveal a quieter definition of luxury wine – rooted in restraint, terroir, and the discipline of place.
A cinematic sleepcation at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa in Stellenbosch – where heritage wine estate living, spa rituals, and mountain weather combine into one of South Africa’s most quietly restorative luxury escapes.
Dreaming of proper rest in Cape Town?
This design-led review of Cape Grace Hotel explores the rise of the luxury sleepcation – from marina-view suites and restorative spa rituals to Heirloom Restaurant and the quietly indulgent rhythm of waterfront living.
A cinematic look at why modern luxury travellers are increasingly choosing rest over rush.
A sharply curated edit of what I’m reading this week in a chilly Cape Town – spanning fashion’s most powerful voices, gothic curiosities, fantasy escapes, and obsession-worthy non-fiction. If your winter reading list needs depth, drama, and a touch of indulgence, start here.
Fire, precision, and restraint define East City Grill – a contemporary grill in Cape Town where Japanese technique meets South African produce with quiet confidence.
This 2026 review explores a restaurant shaping the city’s evolving dining identity, from Wagyu-led plates and yakitori to a drinks programme designed for ease rather than intimidation.
For those building a considered list of where to eat in Cape Town right now, East City Grill offers a measured, detail-driven experience that lingers well beyond the table.
Your budget may be more economical than ever, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy those instant upgrades, free drinks, and design-savvy stays around the world.
Let me usher you through the littest, lesser-known hotel brands & stays worth checking out before you firm up those bookings too early…
In time for Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton Season 4, acclaimed actress Adjoa Andoh opens her personal London map – from chic boutiques and design-led markets to her favourite theatres and cultural gems.
A stylish insider’s guide crafted for globetrotters seeking culture, fashion, and “main-character” travel moments in the UK.
Belmond’s latest seafood-forward dining entry embraces tradition while also bending expectations. The result? A Michelin star chef using the ocean’s pantry to mastermind marine casual fine dining that’s innovative, occasionally familiar, and unequivocally another tasty, elegant Belmond hit!
Pack your resort-wear, camera, and a willingness to float. The Cape’s waters – from rooftop to vineyard to coast – are calling!
Dive in where the pools are storied, still, and seductive…
Beyond the Cape vineyards, Motherdough is rewriting Stellenbosch’s story – one naturally fermented loaf at a time.
Powered by a 1919 Italian starter, this colourful winelands bakery proves that the best souvenirs aren’t always bottled, but baked fresh each morning…
Right in Cape Town’s vibrant core, Pullman blends sleek design with premium comfort & convenience.
Discover Pullman Cape Town – the perfect spot for both business and leisure travelers – just steps from iconic art, culture, and cool hangouts…
I came to Bristol curious – I left converted. This boutique hideaway, wrapped in retro charm and neighbourhood soul, is where I found my creative reset.
ARTIST RESIDENCE BRISTOL – it’s where Bristol’s culture, comfort, and cool-kid energy clicked for me…
The promise of this Welsh stay will have you glad to forsake technology for a bit!
At Unyoked Berwyn, the wild isn’t out of reach, it’s where you live for a while. Sleep deeper. Think slower. Return better.
This brand’s cabins are basically field-tested recalibration kits wrapped in cedar and stillness!
I’ve found another worthy London landing pad: A Georgian residence that doesn’t just host you – it lets you live, sip, and luxuriate like a local aesthete.
WELCOME TO ZETTER CLERKENWELL…
Not your average city hotel: Hyde London brings high-design, playful energy, and smart perks to London’s legal district.
From Turkish cuisine getting the velvet-rope treatment to vinyl bar nights, here’s your prime pick if you’re chasing rewards points, skyline views, and a stay that feels anything but generic (and is kinder to your budget)…
At Langdale Chase Hotel, casual luxury takes center stage in a lakeside escape that’s equal parts design fantasy and heritage retreat. From deep copper baths and two AA Rosette dining to sunset sails aboard a 1928 teak cruiser, this Lake District gem proves that understatement can still steal the show.
Featured in the 2025 Glamour Magazine Travel Guide, Artist Residence Oxfordshire is more than a hotel – it’s a cinematic escape into countryside calm, with design-led interiors, a stellar pub, and cozy suites perfect for solo sojourns or stylish couples retreats.
Find out why else its worth your time…
Seaside splendour and such ease to self-care. Explore the rejuvenating power of this West Coast town and the Beach House Collection designing idyllic retreats to reconnect with wellness, self, earth, and people…
A stone’s throw from the upmarket Victoria & Alfred Waterfront mall, Cape Grace Hotel introduces their delectable and honestly whimsical Afternoon Tea. Here’s what this Fairmont-Managed Hotel’s Afternoon Tea offers up…
Devout Pan-Asian recipes meet fresh & familiar ingredients in this dramatic underground dining den by Chefs Warehouse. 🍽️✨ The Red Room is a sense-saturating safari book-ended by culinary treats favored by globetrotting foodies and Cape casual fine diners alike.
GET TO KNOW THIS BELMOND EATERY…
A travel experience in its own right, the eco-friendly Bosjes Farm combines classic luxury hotel comforts with a refreshed Spa and treatments, and gloriously well-rounded on-site facilities, for one of the most exceptional getaways in the less explored part of the Cape. Here’s the inaugural quality entry of 2024s Best Slow Travel Gems…
Impactful culinary memories, Instagram-worthy stops, and joyful family-friendly activities💃 Here’s the Cape answer to Where to Stay? Where to Play? Where to Taste? ☀️ The 2023 Summer Guide: Part II – For everyone, and by a Local!
Where to Stay? Where to Play? Where to Taste?☀️I invite you to join me on an exploration of the sun-soaked Cape’s unparalleled summer tapestry. From the untamed beauty of the Winelands to inner city staples and seaside bucket list stop-ins every intrepid globetrotter yearns for, this is a taste of summer in the Southern Hemisphere…
Majeka House could be the Summer House you’ve always wanted – designed with Instagrammable exclusive pools; And quirky in its decor opulence…traditional where it counts, too!
Secure your summer stop-in spot now, and get ready for an unforgettable boutique hotel stay…
Whether you don’t drink alcohol or you’re a Gin enthusiast, a Spritzer lover, or a wine connoisseur, THIS libations listicle has something for you!
I’ve experimented with them so you don’t have to try on your dime.
Refresh your home bar or stock up for summer (and evermore) with this handpicked selection of beverages for all palates, including botanicals of South African gin AND a taste journey with Japanese whisky …
Wardrobe hacks like this work with the Sustainability-minded as well as the stylish and ultra pragmatic.
Here’s why the double bagging trend is back and thriving…
The luxurious oasis in the heart of Cape Town still takes you around the world with plenty taste, scents, and sensation – not to mention the coveted quality of 5-star hospitality.
Here’s why The Taj Hotel Cape Town should be your next stop-in…
Celebrated chef Kevin Grobler takes Grande Roche visitors on taste adventures at this luxury countryside hotel renowned for delivering outstanding hospitality.
Find your ideal dining adventure at Grande Roche Hotel now, because accessible fine dining & even leisurely hangouts revolving around food & beverages, are now on the menu…
What would a hotel not for tourists include and exclude?
Amsterdam’s co-living Hotel Jansen offers a comfortable take on hotel life for work or study travellers. Here’s why the Dutch hotel is the perfect pick for Digital Nomads, business travellers, and short-stay academics in Europe…
Versatile fashion piece AND homeware accessory?
The fashion house IMPRINT, has this seasons Must-Have – straight from the runway and ready to shop!
Find out more now…
Is this a bucket list Cape fine dining restaurant that can feed your body, add new favourites to your wine rack, AND add flavour to your IG feed?
Find out if this South African eatery along the Constantia Wine Route is a fit for you…
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.
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….
ERRE – A celebrated South African fashion house has designed a Must-Have high fashion dress fit for travel, the red carpet, and even everyday life.
Find out whether this chic dress will fit your lifestyle like it did my Eurotrip travels…
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…
Unlock Amsterdam with one card that lets you travel for free, dine for a steal, and see the city attractions at a much-needed discount. This is why the I Amsterdam Card is the best Eurotrip Travel Hack…
In their latest collections, ERRE, a South African powerhouse fashion brand, reaffirms their link to the tenets of high fashion AND accessibility, in inspired and flattering ways…
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…
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…
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…
Whether its selfies or self-portraiture, fashion editorials or something else involving camera work, here are my 5 Tips to make your photoshoots better – including posing and equipment tips…
From flight pricing to motion sickness, on-the-go photoshoots, to airport and city navigation hacks, this is the ultimate traveller tip list for your 2022 trips.
Drop a comment if you have any questions beyond these budget-friendly hacks…
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!
Whether you are a Blogger or Influencer, here are some Do’s & Don’ts, and bonus Pro Tips, to better your content creation direction,
get closer to potential collaborations, and help to communicate better with Brands, Businesses, PR, Marketing, and more…
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…