Look, I’ll be honest, my nieces won’t quit when it comes to the phenomenon that is K-culture. Between KPop Demon Hunters marathons and BTS deep dives, I’ve been inadvertently educated on why…
Travel has a peculiar way of revealing the gap between expectation and reality. We arrive at destinations carrying the idea of a place from what we’ve collected from movies, photographs or stories…
There’s a particular magic to summer evenings in Stellenbosch – when the heat eases, shadows stretch, and the day quietly gives way to night. DUSK restaurant captures that feeling exactly – while…
Majeka House, a long-established Stellenbosch favourite, is in a period of thoughtful evolution. Familiar in feel yet refreshed in execution, it’s a property adapting confidently to the expectations of today’s traveller. A…
School holidays are here and, inevitably, with that comes travelling away somewhere. Anyone with kids knows this is easier said than done. A road trip with kids can be a wonderful way…
Ellerman House has long stood as one of Cape Town’s most exclusive addresses – a refined retreat perched above Bantry Bay, known for its panoramic Atlantic views, legendary art collection, and that…
Of the many small towns around the Western Cape, Franschhoek remains at the top of our list to return to. Fondly referred to by locals as ‘the village’ – its walkable centre,…
Living in Cape Town, it’s easy forget how close we are to one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. A mere forty-five-minute drive from the city delivers you to the Stellenbosch…
There’s something to be said for places that don’t feel the need to announce their excellence at every turn. Mont Rochelle in Franschhoek is one of those rare properties where understated luxury…
There is no fruit more revered, more loved and more socially photographed than the humble avo. These days, it seems you can’t scroll through social feeds without seeing a gorgeous fan of…
Chef Chris Erasmus, well known for his work in spearheading one of South Africa’s top 10 restaurants, Franschhoek-based Foliage, has brought his renowned expertise to the V&A Waterfront with Terrarium Restaurant at…
There’s something deeply intimate about scent – how it carries us back to childhood memories of our grandmother’s signature perfume lingering in her embrace, or the way our mother’s fragrance became synonymous…
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel is, quite simply, lovely. For me, living in the Gardens area means driving past this iconic spot daily, as many of us locals do, and there’s always…
When Cape Town’s winter weather has you dreaming of distant shores and dreading the thought of venturing out, SALON’s Prix Fixe menu offers the perfect passport-free escape. This seasonal ‘Explorer’ menu delivers…
In the years since my last visit to Angala Boutique Hotel (just post-COVID), the world has slowly regained its rhythm, but one thing remains unchanged – the need for rest and revitalisation.…
Walking through the corridors of The Winchester Hotel, it’s clear that the property’s appeal lies not only in its rich history but also in its ability to move with the times, offering…
Chardonnay has always been a divisive varietal; one that seems to have gone out of and come back into fashion a few times over. This, we suspect, may have something to do…
For a long time, Chenin Blanc has had a reputation for being ‘that other white wine’. It has never quite reached the widespread recognition of Sauvignon Blanc, nor had the cool factor…