We spent Heritage Day at the popular Cape Town Coffee & Chocolate Expo. This festival, celebrating all things coffee and chocolate, is a coffee and chocoholic’s dream come true! If you were there, you will know what I’m talking about. If not, make sure you don’t miss out on this fun and festive event next year that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance all day long! Held at the Green Point Cricket Club, it offers something for everyone.

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What comes to mind when you think of seafood? If you’re a BIG seafood lover like I am, I go into foodie heaven just thinking of crispy salt & pepper calamari, big bowls of juicy, plump mussels drenched with a lovely, aromatic sauce, grilled butterflied prawns with a rich garlic lemon butter sauce or a spicy seafood paella with tons of flavour. Ok, now I’m officially hungry and craving seafood! 😉 (more…)

I am a sucker for road trips. Any “excuse” really to get out there and explore! That’s what makes Cape Town and the stunning surrounding areas so awesome.  There are seemingly endless and easily accessible options for day trips. Whether you love the beach, enjoy mountain or forest hikes, shopping at a local market or exploring the many beautiful wine estates the Cape has to offer.  So many options, so little time!

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So I sweetly suggested to hubby that we take advantage of the South African National Parks (SANParks) annual week-long campaign where South African residents have free access to nearly all of the 21 national parks from Monday, 12 to Friday, 16 September 2016 (depending on the park selected). (more…)