Breakfast at Tiffany’s

This perfect Sunday served as a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the essence of home is found not just in places but in the people we gather around us. In the heart of Harrods, amidst the elegance and whispers of a bygone era brought to life, we found a space that was ours, if only for a morning, crafting memories that would twinkle in our hearts like the city lights at night.

Press For Champaign

This little tale is a toast to those moments that remind us of the beauty in everyday adventures and the treasures found in the company we keep. As the city whispered into the velvet night, our little escapade unfolded under the twinkling embrace of London's skyline. There we were, sneaking away from our cozy den and the watchful eyes of our fur babies, stepping into the evening with a mix of excitement and a dash of rebellion. Our destination? Bob Bob Ricard, an enclave of luxury where pressing a button summons bubbles of joy, and every dish is a nod to opulence served on a silver platter.

The Dachshund Diaries

In our London flat, the pitter-patter of four tiny Dachshund feet has turned our life into a delightful chaos. Beemo and Bambi, the piebald prince and the chocolate dapple darling, are proof that happiness, like a mischievous puppy, often comes in a double dose. It’s a tail-wagging tale of puddles, cuddles, and puppy love that's multiplied our joy and our laundry.

Truffle Treasures: A Gourmet Journey through Le Truffier’s Michelin Star Menu

Bonjour, fellow foodies, Francophiles and wanderlusters! As you know, I'm always on the lookout for exquisite gastronomic experiences, and my recent trip to Paris truly exceeded our wildest dreams. My partner and I had the pleasure of visiting Le Truffier, a Michelin-starred gem tucked away in the heart of Paris. Dedicated to showcasing the exquisite flavours of truffles, Le Truffier's menu was a gastronomic journey to remember. So, grab your berets and join us as we indulge in the luxurious world of truffle-infused delicacies!

Sark Caragh Chocolate: A Symphony of Seduction

Nestled in the heart of a picturesque island off the coast of France, the Sark Caragh Chocolate House seems to have stepped straight out of the pages of a fairy tale. The establishment, with its quaint and charming facade, exudes an air of old-world charm that captures the essence of Joanne Harris's masterpiece. It is the kind of place that one might stumble upon in the narrow, winding streets of a sleepy French village, a delightful secret waiting to be discovered.

A Dazzling Birthday Adventure at Victoria Falls

Throughout my safari adventure, I had been immersed in the enchanting world of Zimbabwe’s wilderness. From the roaring Victoria waterfalls to the mighty elephants to the roaring lion, each encounter had been a thrilling lesson in the power and resilience of nature. But witnessing the harmony between the cheetahs and their handlers, as well as the mother warthog’s instinctive protection of her young, was the icing on the cake – a reminder that Zimbabwe is a place where the wild still reigns supreme.

Murder on the Livingstone Express?

While there may not have been a murder mystery to solve on the Livingstone Express, the train’s atmosphere, sense of adventure, and diverse cast of characters evoke the spirit of an Agatha Christie novel. The luxurious journey aboard the Livingstone Express, filled with breathtaking sights and fine dining, would surely be a fitting setting for one of Christie’s thrilling tales. So, if you’re an Agatha Christie fan or simply appreciate a journey filled with vintage charm and intrigue, the Livingstone Express is a must-visit experience. Who knows? You might even find yourself inspired to write your own mystery aboard this enchanting steam train.

Jeffrey’s Bay Scuba

hey are flourishing. These reefs made me want to be a mermaid so that I can just live there. Not even to speak about all the beautiful Nudibranchs and seaweeds. There were so many new species of life that I have never seen before. The ocean surely gave me the gift of new life this time around. We even discovered new spots as we came across two caves and a large overhang.

Coastline Foraging

Delightful. That is the only word I can think off to explain how wonderful it was exploring our coastline and learning about our wildly delicious and abundant natural ingredients. We stumbled onto so many things. It is the first time I ate a sea urchin while standing with my feet in the ocean. It is salty and creamy and delicious, but to be completely honest, so little that I would not kill a living creature just to tantalize my senses. Non the less, a great amuse-bouche of what was to follow.

How to visit the Kruger National Park

An in-depth look at planning a vacation at the Kruger National Park covering everything from what to pack, what to expect, where to stay and the experiences to have, the history etc.

Cape St Francis

Cape St Francis is a relatively "new" town and is still a relatively undiscovered corner of South Africa. In this post I take you through the hidden secrets and wonder this little costal town hides away

Hamburg – through the eyes of an artist

Hamburg has stolen my heart. This German city is filled with incredible gems and splendid stories, rich in history and filled with good food.

Kloof Corner

Welcome to Cape Town's Best Kept Secret: Kloof Corner Hiking Trail. This trail is especially lovely for beginners or those who wants to start their day right

Best Places To Eat In Cape Town

I've decided to create a post about my favourite places to eat in and around Cape Town. The Caronvirus has hit the restaurant and travel industry pretty hard, leaving me craving all my favourite meals. Next time you visit Cape Town, these places are worth the visit.

Bremen

What makes Bremen so magical? The detail! With Bremen the devil is in the detail. It is also surprisingly easy to navigate, widely available WiFi spots, and then there are those 4 musicians that are hidden all over the city making for an exciting and satisfying treasure hunt. Fairy tales aside, the people of Bremen are extremely proud of the city's history, and rightfully so. Independence is a recurring theme in the history of Bremen.

CERES-ly Glamping in the Koue Bokkeveld

Every once in a while we book an impulsive weekend away to Ceres. During this camping weekend the Milkyway showed off with shooting starts. We drank good wine, toasted some marshmallows, shared secrets, and danced around the fire until our souls burned with the privilege of being alive while breathing in the cold Ceres air.

The Strip Tease River Trail

On a very misty rainy day I convinced myself that doing a trail was a good idea. I set out to hike the scandalous naked trail in the Tsitsikamma. This trail is one of the best kept secrets of the Garden route. It is also safe to swim in considering that nothing in these pools will pinch, bite, sting or want to catch you – except perhaps your partner!

Antwerp

Antwerp is such a class act and an all-time favorite. Join me as I explore the hidden treasures this city has to offer.

Doring River White River Rafting

Doring River White River Rafting And Kayaking Adventure. From falling out at rapids to leopards in our camp! What an adventure.

Brugge

Beautiful Brugge is an enchanting medieval "museum" town from West Flanders in northwest Belgium with romantic buildings, white swans, horse-drawn carriages, canals and cute cafes. I spent some time here to feed my soul and eat overdose on Belgium chocolate.

Two Days In Nijmegen

Nijmegen is one magical city filled with powerful women, cute cafes and a magical shopping experience in Mariken street. I visited the Mariken van Nieumeghen statue. the women I was named after. This was one incredible bucket list tick.

Living My Best “Heidi”Life

There is something about Heidi's story that just makes your soul reconnect with your own wild. Visiting the original Heidi house took me back to my childhood. It is a story about second chances and transformation and meeting people and loving them where they are at. It is about Heidi spending so much of the first part of her life wondering and learning, and then using what she learned with that childlike wonder to soften hearts and change lives.

Lost in the Blackforest

Black Forest | Triberg In the heart of the black forest lies a magical little town of singing cuckoo clocks, black forest cake, waterfalls, woodcarving, and a misty mysteriousness that will keep you captivated. This little gem is called Triberg.

Swiss Alps | Adjust Your Altitude

Hiking Seealpsee, Äscher, Wildkirchi, Ebenalp and Säntis in the Swiss Alps was one of my favourite bucket-list experiences. Wasserauen was a magical place that humbled and delighted me. I felt like I was living my own real-life-Heidi-adventure. I was the right kind of busy. I made new friends (some was human, some was not).

Brave Hearts Dive Deep

Scuba diving at the Sodwana by Reefs with Coral Divers. The Sodwana Bay is one of the most south coral reefs in the world. In case you were wondering, even more south than the Great Barrier Reef. It is among these deserted beached and high forest dunes that my soul rest.

Evan’s Peak

The one New Year's resolution I am not making is to diet. I am weightless underwater. Read on to find out what resolutions Evan's Peak has inspired me to keep.

Dolphins Giving Birth

I couldn't get too close as three dolphin guardians came swimming towards me every time I pushed the boundaries as to warn me that I am here only as a silent observer to bear witness.

Aquila Winter Safari

There is something about safari life that makes you forget the rest of the world and make you feel as if you are drunk on happiness and Amarula unable to resist the lure of Africa's wild.

Divers Night 2018

Diversnight is an international night dive which is in its essence a social event founded on cake shared with divers who spend as much time in the water as above the water. It is a great way to make friends with people that share your passion. It has become a growing institution where divers across the world dive on the same day at the same time.

In 2017 we were able to register 1,780 divers in the water, in 20 counties on 134 sites.

Westcoast Road Trip

The only thing I like more than talking about good food fresh out of the sea is eating good fresh seafood. Our first of the ten courses was fresh black mussels, straight from the rock into the frying pan with garlic and onion to quickly steam them. Lemon for zest and freshly baked bread, butter and jam for balance.

River Hair, Don’t Care!

We were exposed to true wilderness and adventure on the Doring River in the Cederberg mountains. This experience took me completely out of my comfort zone and opened up a whole new addiction.

Sodwana – Little One On It’s Own

The 7 Mile Reef, often featured as one of the top 10 dive sites in diving magazines, is a photographers dream. The epic topography makes this reef a creation onto itself with enticing schooling fish and exquisite macro life.

Once In Love With A Horse, Always In Love With A Horse

Once upon a time, on a farm in the middle of nowhere - otherwise known as Bethel, outside a dorpie called Vryheid (Freedom) - lived a muddy princess that wore boots instead of glass slippers. After turning 6 years old her dad bought her a white Arabian cross mare named Mist. He picked her onto the mares bareback and she lived happily ever after!

First Night Dive Magic

Who said nights were for sleeping? “We will be diving at Simon’s Town Jetty for Diver’s Night. This is part of an international attempt at registering as many divers as possible in the water by 20:00.” I read Tony from Learn to Dive Today’s FB post. A real thumb-stopper seeing as it is something that …

Strandloper | The Wild Coast Of No Regrets

11 Friends. Alone in the wild on a quest of no regrets that will take them on an unforgettable journey this summer. The Wild coast of no regrets. - The Flynn Brothers || Strandloper Hike elevator pitch. https://youtu.be/XTxml6Icn-g It was finally time to take a hike along the wild Cost from Kei Mouth to Gonubie …

The A-Team

Hang in there, buddy! - Ramon || During a Sodwana dive "I have no plan B!" I played this line over and over in my head while spontaneously quitting my soul-sucking job without having another job secured and transferring a hell of a lot of hard earned saving to my check account. First, I booked …

Open Water

The moment I put that mask on I opened myself up to a whole new world. It was like walking through a closest and ending up somewhere even more magical than Narnia. I was hooked.

Curiouser and Curiouser

Magical Wrecks and Reefs scuba dive with Pisces Divers Cape Town. We were surrounded by nudibranch of all shapes, sizes and colours.

My London Chronicles

The Christmas trees that once stood proud and bright in every home, now lay abandoned by the curbside, stripped of their sparkling glory. A tad morose, I agree, but isn't it emblematic of life? One moment you're the belle of the ball, and the next, you're last season's forgotten trend.

Henley-on-Thames: Your Perfect Weekend Escape!

This time, let me take you to the most picturesque village in the UK – Henley-on-Thames. Nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, this little gem is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. So, grab your hats and let's discover what makes Henley-on-Thames so special!

A Tea-riffic High Tea Adventure at The Greenhouse, Cellars-Hohenhort

For those in search of a unique travel experience that combines historical charm with modern luxury, The Cellars-Hohenhort Hotel is the perfect destination. With its enchanting gardens, captivating history, and luxurious accommodations, this Cape Town gem offers an unforgettable journey through time that will leave you longing to return for more.

The Striptease Trail 2.0.

So nice we walked it twice! I'm back with another update on the infamous striptease trail in the Tsitsikama. You may remember my last post where I shared my, ahem, revealing experience on the trail. The Strip Tease River Trail. Since it is still to date my best-read post, I went on the same hike again. This time I decided to bring my family along for the adventure.