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    Do you ever think about farmers?

    South African farmers are feeding 56 million people. GWK are feeding the people, who feed the people.…

    8th Oct 2019 by Di
  • Feel Good Travel, Travel and Tourism

    The magic of Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Villa

    “And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” John Muir and find my soul I did, before I even arrived at Mhondoro Lodge. The trip from…

    7th Oct 2019 by Di
  • Travel and Tourism

    A taste of Reunion

    Experience an authentic Reunionese meal on a traditional working farm.…

    27th Sep 2019 by Di
  • #ShotLeft, Travel and Tourism

    The !KHWA TTU Heritage Festival is not to be missed.

    !Khwa ttu is hosting its 3rd annual Heritage Festival during the long weekend, 21 to 24 September 2019. This award-winning Heritage Centre is located a short one hour drive from Cape Town’s…

    18th Aug 2019 by Di
  • Travel and Tourism

    Exploring Montagu in high heels with cocktails and hiking boots on mountain trails.

    “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” Marilyn Monroe The dress is drop dead gorgeous. It’s a genuine 1920’s flapper frock. Sleeveless, beautifully tailored to fit a…

    6th May 2019 by Di
  • Star bed at Samara Private Game Reserve in the Karoo
    Feel Good Travel, Travel and Tourism

    Star struck at Samara Private Game Reserve

    As the lights of the game vehicle faded and the sound of the engine went from a rumble to a faint buzz to nothing, we extinguished the lanterns and immediately regretted it.…

    10th Mar 2019 by Di
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This is #MySouthAfrica. I spent a few nights at Ca This is #MySouthAfrica. I spent a few nights at Cascade Country Manor, an impressive place hidden in an exquisite valley in Paarl. 200 meters from my room was an actual waterfall which obviously drew me like a magnet every time I had a spare moment. Apart from the "make yourself at home" hospitality, other highlights included a relaxing head and back massage at the Spa, a hike up the mountain, through a forest, buchu plantation and up to the ridge with views for days. Then on to the dam where the rest of my group lept in to the icy water for a swim. A pizza and movie night, enchanted by "My Octopus Teacher", a harvest table lunch feast in the secret garden amongst the olive trees, walks through the tranquil indigenous garden where veggies, succulents and fynbos line wooden pathways leading to secluded nooks for sitting to enjoy nature. We did a guided breathing meditation in this wonderful spot. Later I went back to just sit and relax, the sound of the waterfall, bird calls and the breeze whispering through the trees a balm to my soul. I was thrilled to be chosen by the resident ginger cat as his person for the night. #ShareSouthAfrica #Paarl #CapeWinelands #CapeCountryRoutes #CascadeManor #TourismStrong #travelphotography #catsofinstagram #touristinmycity #staycation #PaarlMountain #countrylife
GANSBAAI - one of the best kept secrets in the cou GANSBAAI - one of the best kept secrets in the country. Overberg sunsets, brilliant land based whale watching, pristine fynbos reserves and the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. Private beaches, ancient caves, dunes for days, all explored in a Landy with @overlandyadventures Like a game drive, but in the dunes, where the smells of the fynbos and the ocean mingle, and just breathing is exhilarating. If wide open spaces are what you crave, this is the place for you. First image is of the beach and route to Klipgat Cave, 2nd is of the dunes we climbed for views of the reserve, 3rd is some fun inside the cave. The #FordEverest was dying to take on the dunes, rocks and trails, the driver, - me- said next time.Want some of this? Go to www.virtualbucketlist.com and type Gansbaai in the search bar. We have 3 awesome packages that include accommodation and 3 unforgettable eco friendly adventures in nature. #Gansbaai #ResponsibleTravel #EcoAdventures #GoFurther #AlwaysExploring #EverConquoring #natureisawesome #livefree #WalkerBay #KlipgatCave
Get guessing. Here is a longer video of us loading Get guessing. Here is a longer video of us loading the ALCHEMI VITALITY vitamin drink into the Ford Kuga. To win a case, guess how many bottles I managed to fit into the car. Head on over to my Facebook (link in bio) for all the competition details.Give @noongunbrewery and @fordsouthafrica a follow while you are here.This drink is lemon flavored and created to meet your daily vitamin and mineral requirements. It supports your immune system which is great when this virus is around. #GoFurther #ReadyForAnything #NoonGunBrewery #HealthBooster #healthylifestyle #vitaminC #FordKuga #lovecapetown
#Sponsored Win a case of Alchemi Vitality by gues #Sponsored Win a case of Alchemi Vitality by guessing how many bottles I got into the Ford Kuga.Competition closes at 4pm on Thursday.To enter. Guess the number of bottles, give @noongunbrewery a like and follow and head over to the Facebook post (link in bio) for details and longer video.Alchemi Vitality supports your immune system and delivers all the daily vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy. #healthyliving #funwithFord #NoonGunBrewery #ProudlySA #localislekker
Every time I drive past this view, I curse because Every time I drive past this view, I curse because there is nowhere to stop. Today I drove on, parked and walked back. Just a slightly different view of #TableMountain with the lighthouse in the frame. #lovecapetown #touristinmycity #exploreyourhood #olympus #travelphotography #mycapetown #thro ughmyeyes #CapeTown #SouthAfrica #WoodbridgeIsland #Milnerton #WowSouthAfrica
Thrilled that intra provincial leisure travel is Thrilled that intra provincial leisure travel is finally allowed. Each province has so much to offer, and plenty of wide open spaces in nature. Let's do our part to support the industry by visiting if we can afford to, complying with all the regulations and making sure we do not pose a risk to anyone. ##SouthAfricaIsTravelReady #IamSafe2Travel #ResponsibleTravel #RebootTourism #localislekker #WowSouthAfrica #travelphotography #rareselfie #lovemymask
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