India By Car with a Driver - Private Day Tours
Driving in a vehicle in India is almost like taking your life into your own hands. Oh Holy Cow it's hectic and indescribable unless you have a driver in his own car. Our driver Rajesh picked us up at the train station in Udaipur with a bouquet of red roses and a sign welcoming us to India,...
Grand Mumbai - Private Tours
Can't get any grander than this! On a recent visit to Mumbai we decided to make use of the services of the Grand Mumbai tours. We had a fabulous day and couldn't have wished for a better way to see Mumbai with our charming guide Da Pranav. I think it's the pride that Pranav has for Mumbai...
Jamaica Me Crazy Cape Town
You might make me crazy but Jamaica my day! I had a hectic day, many many tears as my darling boy was returning to Canada and I was distraught to say the least! So we decided to end our holiday together with a bang and head off to Roodebloem road in Woodstock, you know that shady area where...
Chandani Indian & Vegetarian Restaurant Cape Town
Spice up your day and do a trip to Roodebloem road wouldn't be complete without ending up at this lovely restaurant, A glammed up Victorian house situated in the heart of Woodstock. Rich purples, reds and silver were used to create the decor. I loved the fact that the restauranteur welcomed...
Mosselberg On Grotto Beach Hermanus
boy + girl + 4 seasons in a day = marriage This was my second visit to Mosselberg Guesthouse and I was once again suitably impressed by the beauty of the space, the location, the sublime views, the decor and the atmosphere of peace and serenity. My first impression was ""wow look at that...
Temptation at La Vierge Winery
A glimpse of Tuscany. I admit, it was with reluctance that I made a reservation at La Vierge, I had another favourite eatery in mind, but, thankfully followed my best friend's advice and called for a luncheon reservation at La Vierge instead. This was my third visit, the last a wedding...
B's Steakhouse: Hemel and Aarde
You think you'll never return for an onion? Think again, here they make a morish onion that breaks all the rules. B's is an institution. Steak house fare at it's best, B knows his oats when it comes to beef. Try the onion it's on the starter menu, fabulous! If the graffiti on the walls...
Oskar's Delikatessen: Hermanus
It's a coffee shop for Pete's sake! Books are my favourite thing in the world, and what could be nicer than a book shop next to a coffee shop? So I'll pop into the bookshop do my nosing around and then happily go and settle in Oskars, here you can catch your breath, have cake, light...
Fernkloof Nature Reserve: Hermanus
A monkey's wedding must be a good omen for a bride and groom I think. We attended a beautiful, romantic wedding in Fernkloof a week ago, besides the gorgeous bridal couple, Fernkloof stole the show, as it always does, we even saw baboons on the lawns, they came out of hiding to make our day...
Ah! Guest House: Paternoster
Ah! ha Ah!ha I like it... "You see! you must always be nice to children, for the simple reason; they grow up and then they're nice to you (especially useful when you're getting on). Our nephew and niece invited us to celebrate their 23rd (I think) wedding anniversary with them in Paternoster...
Oep ve Koep bistro Paternoster
An olde world charm this quaint shop has, all the old fashioned sweeties, lovely cup cakes, a childs dream and you can use them as a bribe too, children and adults will fall for your charms if you promise a cupcake. Fresh homebaked bread can be bought, but be quick or put in an order as...
Plattelander Restaurant Colesberg
Should you ever happen to be in Colesberg just keep left and whatever you do don't stop. It's beyond my comprehension that good ingredients can be turned into really awful food but the Plattelander proved one can. Most travellers on the N1 from Cape Town (the South) or Johannesburg (the...
The Barefoot Cook Hermanus
She's got diamonds on the soles of her feet. Fresh, wholesome local food is always pleasing, especially when it's made with good humour, love and passion. Mari-Claire puts comfort back into food. When I'm enjoying a glass of My Best Friend in the company of my best friend life is good....
Ryan's Kitchen: Franschoek
The cherry on my birthday cake - is a Ryanstone. My meal here was a visual and culinary feast par excellance. Sadly it seems as if Ryan and his wife Svetlana have closed the doors at their current venue in the Main Road, a beautiful old Cape Dutch Homestead, well appointed diningroom and my...
Indochine: Stellenbosch
There're no flies on this one. I could write a book and call it "a hundred places to eat before you die" Indochine would probably take top honours. This is my second visit and I was as overwhelmed, excited, impressed as the first time! It's just amazing and everyone should go there at least...
Gideon's Pancake House Franschoek
There's just one word to describe Gideon's pancakes Liplekker (lip smackingly good). Of course we'd visit Gideon's Famous Pancake House, it's no 1 on the list, so one would have to be crazy not to go there and let me tell you it's worth it! Gideon is divine, his pancakes are heavenly,...
The Franschhoek Motor Museum
You could say "what a lotta cars you got!" and be one hundred percent correct. A fantastic, comprehensive, jaw-dropping collection of immaculate, impreccable motorcars, Impressive and beautiful. It was an experience I'll never forget, hats off to the owners of these beauties, thank you for...
BICCCS Die Ou Pannekoek Huis Franschoek
This is a pavement special to love. There is nothing nicer than one's first cuppa in the morning and we opted for BICCCS, lots of parking which is always great. We were surprised to see how busy the place was, but then it's a very relaxed, cozy, well appointed joint in the right spot. The...
The Harbour Rock Hermanus
Rock on! With the best view in town. October is a windy month in the Western cape, and finding a good spot to have a meal can be tricky. We were rewarded with a fabulous view overlooking the harbour in Hermanus at The Rock, and not a breath of wind either!The view of the bay was gorgeous,...
Val Du Charron Wine & Olive Estate Wellington
This is just my point of view. We were invited to join a wedding party for the weekend at Val Du Charron, I'd never heard of it, as a matter of fact Wellington was never a destination I'd given much thought to, We decided to do the scenic route via Baine's kloof, this in itself is quite...
96 Winery Road Restaurant Stellenbosch
I must admit I was very excited to hear that I'd be dining at this well known restaurant, after all everyone raves about it and it's almost an institution around Stellenbosch and Somerset West. We arrived and were immediately impressed by the number of cars in the parking lot, things were...
Baia V&A Waterfront
Our first impressions are lasting and Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and should be included on everyones bucket list. We are fairly regular visitors to the Waterfront and once again it impressed. Baia is perfectly situated on the quayside with views to dazzle any...
Eat: Hemel and Aarde
Eat your heart out. What a pleasant surprise! Right in the heart of the Hemel and Aarde Village a restuarant with soul. Intimate seating arrangements in separate rooms, outside dining for warm, sultry days and evenings. The entire family can be accommodated, even the children will feel at...
Andiamo is Deli delicious. The Cape Quarter.
This is where you have a meal whenever you've decided to down tools in your own kitchen and you just want to go down to the local deli for some great comfort food, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner in fair weather or drizzly Cape Town winter weather. The food is great the wine...
Suikerbossie Guest Farm Meander - A Review
I have friend who knows the lyrics to all the 60’s and 70’s songs and she has the gift of being able to belt out the songs at the drop of a hat. So you say “submarine” and she’ll take that as her cue to sing. She does it anywhere and everywhere. That’s probably given my next sentence...