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Shopping Portugal

I'm definitely planning a trip back to Lisbon. If you're a lover of vintage - you'll find a special treat there for...

Our Gorgeous Airbnb Stay In Portugal

We can't stop raving about this gorgeous little spot we stayed at in Portugal. Minimal, rustic yet designer-magazine-worthy and well organized and...

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Off To Portugal & What I Packed

Helloha from Portugal! So super excited to try out my new over-sized beach bag, part of my next collaboration with Chill Winstan. (More...

Happy Monday & A Catch Up

Happy Monday! Mine will start off with a little walk along the sea with Harry, before dropping him off at school. We were really...

My New Backpack

We're gearing up to go to Portugal at the end of the month and I can't wait to get packing again; especially...

Our Stay In Sicily Part 3

For our last night in Sicily, we stayed in the gorgeous hotel, Le Calette, in Cefalu. A glass of prosecco at sunset,...

Our Trip To Sicily Part 2

If you missed Part 1, check it out here! I'm still dreaming about our week in Sicily. There is so much to do...

Off To Sicily – What I Packed

We're off to Sicily this weekend. Will post more details and pics when we're back - YAY! One thing I'm excited about are...

Dublin Hip Hotels

Ooh here's one for my bucket list. The Dean Hotel & Sophie's rooftop bar and restaurant are definitely going to be in my future!...

Waterford Wines

So I discovered this delicious Waterford Wine on our stay at The Cellars Hohenort.  We enjoyed this mini bar spoil so much, I ordered a...

Take Charge Travel Bag

So excited to get my hands on one of these travel bags from Take Charge for our trip to Sicily next month....

Barrydale Hand Weavers

We did an incredibly scenic little day trip to Barrydale on our visit to Akasha. The Barrydale Hand Weavers made some good...

Our Stay At Akasha Mountain Retreat

Sorry if you're exhausted of my love for Akasha Mountain Retreat - but it truly is a special place! If you've not...

Our Stay At The Cellars Hohenort: Part 1

Steeped in luxury and history, it was an absolute treat to spend two nights at The Cellars Hohenort! I was totally surprised by...

Our Stay At The Vineyard Hotel

Well, a mountain facing room at The Vineyard Hotel is a very special experience! Watching the sunrise while sipping coffee in bed,...

What I’m Up To Next

Hey :) THE SUN IS OUT in full force and so one must sit in it, bask in it, appreciate it! Dublin...

Skiathos Highlights

A few highlight from Skiathos. Seafront cocktail vibes. Very touristy but so pretty! Greek Yogurt! Amen! Loved exploring all the little side streets and back...

Our Stay At Villa Ella, Skiathos

Just over 10 years later, I return to Villa Ella in Skiathos with my little family! Heaven on earth. This relaxed, tastefully...

Off To Greece We Go

We're off to Greece tomorrow - we'll spend a few nights in Athens at this cool, boutique hotel, Alice In Athens! ...

Dublin Living

A little update and hello from Dublin. The sun is teasing us from time to time and the Spring blossoms shedding some...

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Get Your Kilt On

It's the perfect weekender bag with your favourite blue jeans and Converse! Lusting after this Kilt Barrel Bag from Hertex Fabrics!  ...

Wild Atlantic Way & Galway

We went away last weekend to explored the Wild Atlantic Way, part of it anyway. I have to say, the West Coast of...

3 x Dreamy airbnb Spots

3 spots I've added to my airbnb Wishlist! Next Door Kruger Lodge, South Africa Rye Cottage, Victoria, Australia Beach Cottage, Lisbon, Portugal...

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Yoga Kitchen Retreat

Hot on my list of things to do when I visit S.A. again, is the Yoga Kitchen Retreat in Swellendam! I'm definately...

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South Africa’s Hidden Gems

Loved this article - not only because I got to share my favourite hidden gems (Here & Here), but because there are...

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Back In Dublin

So we've been back in Dublin around 2 weeks now and settling in nicely - getting our heads around the minus-degree mornings. (Cushions...

Provence anyone?

Our very dear family friend is renting out her place in Menerbes, Provence, France - take a look, isn't it beautiful! For more details...

24 Days Of Christmas: Day 17

Klink in style this festive season with Hermanuspietersfontein! Seriously delicious - these wines are the perfect luncheon or sunset sippers! Now, 5...

Dealz, Dealz, Dealz

This time of year can really add up! Never fear! Picodi is here to help! Picodi houses all your favourite stores online...

Port2Port on Christmas

Port2Port, purveyors of fine wine are making Christmas super festive, and easy, with their specially selected cases! You can put the Full...

Black Box

Such a great gift for the up coming festive season - The Black Box from The Tree Snake Wine Co. Every month...

10 Things To Do

Have overseas friends coming to Cape Town? Or looking to go abroad on holiday? Check out 10thingstodo.in. I was honoured to be...

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The Style High Club

One thing I've learnt on my travels and never knew before, are that the airline uniforms are actually designed by fashioned designers.  Whether...

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Klink, klink

Hope you've turned on the sunshine Cape town, or should I say Hermanus! Jumping on a plane today and coming to fetch...

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Ready For Take Off

Didn't take me long to pop back for a visit! Ordered these cute luggage tags which are going to look so fun...

Magical Mauritius

I was quoted on Webjet about Mauritius!  See what I thought about it here, and find flights, packages, more details & hotels on...

We’re In!

YAY! We found an apartment in a lovely little seaside town called Monkstown! So excited to play house-house now! Our shipment from...

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Dublin: Fab Food Finds Part 2

Happy Friday! if you missed Part 1 - view it here! So after a night out in the famous Temple Bar District, breakfast...

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Dublin: Fab Food Finds Part 1

Well at this rate, this could become a bit of a series. Found so many cool foodie spots. Some by chance, some...

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Avoca: Part 2

SO last week I told you about Avoca - here's another store just off Graffton Street, one of the most popular tourist...

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Avoca: Part 1

Found the best store ever! Avoca - food, fashion and everything beautifully and inspiringly packaged! This store is in Wicklow - at...

Lipault Luggage

So a little while ago I told you about Lipault Luggage, a fashionable little luggage brand from Paris. Well I got to test...

My First Bank Holiday

It's a public holiday in Ireland today! Have a fab week ahead everyone and catch you tomorrow! XX ...

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First Week In Dublin

We arrived safely a week today! Wow, what a cool city. (I was last here as a student so very different) I've...

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Hand Luggage

I'd be in transit from Dubai to Dublin now! And enjoying my Lipault backpack! Fashionable and handsfree with a toddler! :)   Backpack, Lipault available...

And we’re off . . .

And we’re off!! Eeeeek! Here’s to new beginnings and adventures! See you on the other side! XOX         (images via here)  ...

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The Final Count Down

So Harry and I are residing in Hermanus for now! The count down begins. 2 weeks till we're off to Dublin to...

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And we’re off . . .

And we're off!! Eeeeek! Here's to new beginnings and adventures! See you on the other side! XOX         (images via here)...

Akasha Mountain Retreat

Exactly a year later - I had the privilege of staying at the most magical place in the world, once again, Akasha Mountain...

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Lipault Paris

Yes!!! Just in time for my travels! Lipault, a  young and chic brand of luggage and handbags, launched in South Africa this...

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Samsonite Lite-Shock

Also looking into a little travel? Perfect for the sophisticated explorer demanding quality and style, Samsonite Lite-Shock™ is strong and dependable with great...

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WIN With Ordning & Reda

Get organised this Easter Holiday & travel in style with Ordning & Reda! WIN the below Ordning & Reda Travel Hamper containing a...

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Zilwa Attitude: Part 2

The last of my Mauritius instalments, Zilwa Attitude was a chilled way to end. But, if you're a bokkie for sports -...

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Shanti Maurice: Part 3

The last of my 3 part instalment of Shanti Maurice - a magical spot in Mauritius! Shanti means peace, and peaceful it...

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Shanti Maurice: Part 2

We had the coolest experience at The Rum Shed, one of the many dinner options at Shanti Maurice. Modelled on the local...

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Shanti Maurice: Part 1

We arrived in the dark at Shanti Maurice last Thursday, but awoke to this magnificent view. It's a  fabulous time of year...

What I packed for Mauritius

Some of my Island Holiday essentials! 1.) Knomad for iPad Mini (With Power Pack) - a fabulous travel organiser that charges your iPad &...

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I’m off to Mauritius

Today I'm off to Mauritius, staying at some exquisite, honey-moon styled spots (with a family twist :) ) Be sure to follow me...

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Merry Christmas 

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas! Happy, happy, merry, merry, clink, clink! (Image via here) xx...

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Thank You & Happy Happy

Hip Hip Hurray! I'm going on leave today!     (Image via here) Thank you for the follow! It's so appreciated and awesome to be able...

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Gelukkie & Joy

Last week we had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Gelukkie, a-la-retreat! A peaceful little haven on a farm just before...

Perfect Proposal Winter Special & Our Stay At Grootbos

We had the most beautiful weekend at Grootbos thanks to the Perfect Proposal Winter Special. ...

WIN your object of desire and a trip to Paris with Häagen-Dazs

Luxury iconic brand Häagen-Dazs is giving you the opportunity to win an object of your desire to the value of R5,000 ...

Akasha Mountain Retreat: Part 2

So firstly, if you missed Part 1, here it is! Akasha Mountain Retreat is a Moroccan love affair - Cape Moroc style! It's...

Akasha Mountain Retreat:Part 1

So I've had the privilege of reviewing and staying at some top spots, but this has to be one of my ultimate...

Perfect Proposal Winter Special

The Perfect Proposal is teaming up with four top-notch boutique hotels and guest estates in and around the Mother City to offer...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! Wishing you love, light and laughter XOX image source...

Abalone House Boutique Hotel & Spa

We had the MOST amazing weekend at Abalone House this last weekend. It's homely yet plush and so friendly and relaxing....

Advertorial: Splendours of India

Calling all you ladies who deserve some time with your BFF’s – Experience the Splendours of India at a very special rate...

Oude Werf Weekend Market Package

A few weekends ago I got to stay at Oude Werf Hotel in Stellenbosch. They are running a Weekend Market Package which...

Travel craving

I have an intense craving to go overseas and be in the sun somewhere, preferably by a pool or on a beach,...

Travel with puma

Now this is some sexy travel gear. This February Puma Introduces the rugged yet charming fly-fishing inspired PUMA Catch Grip Bag and...

Postick

What a novel idea! Ever tried to select a post card on holiday that explains your entire experience? Now you can send...

Prince Albert: Part 1

So we were off to Prince Albert last weekend for our 5th wedding anniversary and stayed at 2 gorgeous spots! I've been...