The Plettenberg so picturesque

Posted on August 11, 2016 by thando

A couple of weekends ago we were treated to a weekend away in Plettenberg. This was the 1st time I had been back since my teens, and went with no expectations. Well I came back to Jozi, reinvigorated and blown away … Continue reading →

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72 hours in Cape Town the ultimate foodie guide

Posted on July 30, 2015 by thando

I was in Cape Town for my birthday weekend two weekends ago, as those of you who follow me on Instagram know, and I had one of the best overall food experiences in the city to date. Now I wish … Continue reading →

This entry was posted in South Africa, Travel Fix and tagged Bertus Basson, Best Gin Bar Cape Town, Best restaurants in Cape Town, Jason's bakery, Liam Tomlin, Overture, To do in Cape Town. Bookmark the permalink.

Eggslut Downtown Los Angeles

Posted on March 19, 2015 by thando

I was quite intrigued by the name of this egg eatery Eggslut when I was in LA last July. I stumbled across Eggslut on Joy Cho’s blog Oh Joy! (visit her blog here) It’s my go to blog for all … Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Los Angeles, Travel Fix and tagged cheapeats, eggslut, jozi foodie fix, los angeles, Travel. Bookmark the permalink.

Flight of fancy – travel fix on a budget

Posted on March 16, 2015 by thando

Travel is one of my passions, as you probably know. As a child I loved reading, especially books that stretched the imagination like Aladdin. Imagining a world where a magic lamp, genie and flying carpets exists a world in the East that … Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Ramblings, Travel Fix and tagged cntraveler, Conde Nast Traveller, the travel manual, travel blogs, Travel Fix, travel noire. Bookmark the permalink.

My 22Seven: I’m a binge spender!

Posted on January 26, 2015 by thando

I have been using 22Seven, the tool that aggregates all my financial information in one place, for a few months now and it has been helpful in getting me to understand my financial patterns. You know saving, spending and day to day … Continue reading →

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A day in New York

Posted on October 3, 2014 by thando

I thought it’s time I share a couple of my 2014 New York foodie highlights, if you have 24 hours in NY be sure to make some time for these spots. First a coffee – A quick flat white and lil … Continue reading →

This entry was posted in New York, Travel Fix and tagged ABC Kitchen, Abraco Espresso, Best of New York, brunch, Buvette, Coffee, East Village, lunch, New York, NY Eats, restaurant review, west village. Bookmark the permalink.

A winter frolic in The Overberg – Gifting

Posted on August 26, 2014 by thando

I wanted to thank my friends for taking the time and money out to spend a weekend with me to celebrate my 31st. I decided to gift them something that’s a reminder of the winter frolic, useful and has a touch … Continue reading →

This entry was posted in South Africa, Travel Fix and tagged bath eggs, gifting, Jorgensen's Gin, Made in South Africa, made in swellendam, Rain Africa, strawberry cordial, the counter. Bookmark the permalink.

A winter frolic in The Overberg – Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Posted on August 19, 2014 by thando

Two hours out of Cape Town and 30 minutes from Hermanus in the Overberg set in the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve sits Forest Lodge, where I was welcomed for a two night stay as a birthday present from the Grootbos team, … Continue reading →

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A winter frolic in the Overberg – Schoone Oordt Country House Swellendam

Posted on August 12, 2014 by thando

After the two hour ride up from Cape Town on the N2 taking in the sights of the bright yellow canola fields we finally got to Schoone Oordt Country House an unpretentious owner run country hotel takes you back into an era … Continue reading →

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A winter frolic in The Overberg – The Road to Swellendam

Posted on August 4, 2014 by thando

I celebrated my 31st birthday mid July and decided to take some quiet time out with close friends and reflect. Get out of the city and enjoy the air that fills a different part of our beautiful country. After a … Continue reading →

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