At the hands of South African Fashion Designer Michael Ludwig, there’s a second-coming of Check made chic for street style.
A 2023 Fashion Forecast (and find) for patterns like gingham, plaid, tartan, and more…
Tag: South Africa
Anatomy of Good Tea: The Tea Chest’s PLŪKT Peace & Pleasure
PLUKT (available from The Tea Chest) – Inventing alternative green and caffeine-free black teas.
Here’s why you should add their Nordic Black Tea to your Tea Chest…
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Tasteful Presents for the Stylish & Unique
The very best in unique, fun, and tasteful holiday gifts, is right here!
Shop South Africa’s well-vetted best – a curated Christmas gift guide filled with a few picks that would delight even the most discerning person this festive….
Fashion Find: Why Simon & Mary Hats are Travel Essentials
Felt-ful and fabulous, hats by milliner brand Simon & Mary have become a moment – to local street style, travel wardrobes, and worldwide fashion. Here’s why these hat makers have even Hollywood stars titillated…
Sparkling Wine Pedigree: The Bubbly & Beautiful Simonsig MCC
You don’t need to head to Champagne for the best in Sparkling Wine. Simonsig Wines make the bold bubbly case. Here’s why MCCs like the Kaapse Vonkel range are Must-Haves…
Fashion Find: The Chic Dress Bringing Fresh ERRE to Travel Comfort
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…
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…
Sign of the Wines: Two South African Wines Worth Your Time
Relatively easy to find, and even easier to enjoy: The Radford Dale wines, as well as Jordan Wines Timepiece selection, make a case for high quality South African wines for every drinking occasion…
Fashion Find: The Comfort-Focused Michael Ludwig Studio Dress Bringing Bold & Bright Back!
If Orange is still the new black then Michael Ludwig Studios Double Drawstring Dress is the essential Must-Have that’s fit for more than just one dress code…
Top 5 Stylish Safe Stays in The Cape: A 2022 Hotel Guide
Here’s why these Cape hotel picks rank in the hospitality Top 5, for one of Africa’s finest travel destinations…
Welcome to the 2022 Stylish Safe Stay Shortlist!
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 …
Decadent ERRE Threads: What Accessible South African High Fashion Looks like
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…
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…
Anatomy of Good Tea: Spilling Teabag Recommendations
Quality isn’t all in loose leaf teas.
Find out how to make the most of your teabags, tea brand recommendations, and what it takes to brew the perfect cuppa now…
Stylish Safe Stay: Bridgewater Apartments
Century City Hotels newest stop-in brings contemporary aparthotel conveniences to business travellers and leisure travellers alike.
Check out whether Bridgewater Apartment’s hospitality is a good fit for your travel needs, now…
Cocktails in the City: Exploring Cape Neighbourhoods by Drink – Part II
From Cosmopolitan Cocktail orders, to winelands offering alcohol and incredible vistas, start exploring the neighbourhoods I’m travelling in my own area.
Oh! And we’re travelling by drink…
Stylish Safe Stay: Century City Hotel Bridgewater
Traditional hotel hospitality and contemporary conveniences converge at Century City Hotels newest stop-in.
Check out whether you can rest easy at Bridgewater – whether a Digital Nomad, family or another welcome traveller…
Anatomy of Good Tea: How to Brew a Decent Loose Leaf & Tea Bag Cuppa
The construction of the perfect cup of tea is not much of a secret.
From water temperature to tea flavor types and instruments, here’s the tea on how I, and even Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, like our Afternoon Tea brewed…
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…