Travel South Africa: Escape to Thyme & Tide Villa

2018. May the year, be ever in our favor! January  was probably a bit rough on your system, following the generous ease and gluttony of December. It’s time for a little detox, luxury and relaxation. I’m going to need you to forgo the stuffy hustle-and-bustle of city life, and all those predictable travel destinations wistfully…

Travel South Africa: Escape to the White House Beach Villa

It is 2017 people! Forgo the sticky, heated hustle-and-bustle of city life, and all those predictable travel destinations, for something different (read: amazing). Retreat from the post-festive season sadness and genuine January/February funk, by escaping to a luxurious South African beach destination in Yzerfontein, called The White House Beach Villa. The white shingle-clad, three-storey abode on the…

Thanks to the Designers, Hotels, PR folk & Brands that made my 2016

For many, 2016 has been a world of disappointment, but – while I can list the soul-crushing challenges of this year – I will focus on the amazing positive aspects right now. This year has produced some amazing content for me; and this would not have been possible without the collaborations, the tireless efforts to…

Winter Getaways: Travel Africa with Rovos Rail

I was fortunate enough to experience one of Rovos Rail’s tour packages this past weekend, and – without prompt or obligation – I can give Rovos a firm 9/10 for their Pretoria to Cape Town trip. I can simply describe it as a world of 5-star luxury in motion, and it’s why Rovos Rail Tours is often…

Honestly? I’m here for the chocolate

Mediterranean patio decor with a little rural Grecian rustic element – Hello ‘Honest Chocolate Cafe’! My body is pretty much the visual representation of how much I overindulge my decadent taste. I found Honest Chocolate cafe whilst taking a young walk down Wale street with my Simon&Mary hat protecting me from the sun, and needing…

Favored Hideouts: The Westin

As far as favored hideouts go, The Westin in Cape Town is number one on my list. Situated directly across from the Cape Town International Convention Center, it is a glass-paneled hotel with 483 guest rooms and suites that are simply elegant and exquisite. The Westin is one of the hotels that belongs to the Starwood Hotels…

What constitutes a great day?

 How do you start off your day? And tell me: What constitutes a great day?  For some it’s in the dawning of a new day, warm light bowing in through the windows, and curtains brushing against the air like curtails. For some it’s in the assembling of a good outfit – the armor that let’s…