Yearly Archives: 2018

I Left My Heart In McGregor

Post author:Living It Up CT
Post published:14 December 2018
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“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” This well-known sonnet by Elizabeth Barrett Browning may not refer to a person in this case, but rather a place, and a very special one at that.

Before you think that I have totally lost the plot by quoting a sonnet, I can assure you that I am of perfectly sound mind (well, somewhat!). If you have ever stayed in the magical village of McGregor, you will know that this sonnet is very apt. There are many reasons to fall in love with this charming and quaint village. Have a read about what we got up to while staying in McGregor a few months ago.

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Time To Win With Autograph Gin!

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Post published:3 December 2018
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I’ve always been of the opinion that gin is very much an acquired taste. The very thought of tasting and drinking gin was completely foreign to me until June 2017. A blogger friend of mine from Dubai came to visit Cape Town and the winelands and we met up one evening. At a gin bar. To be honest, I was a tad panicky about trying gin as my previous experience had not been a good one at all.

But as I sipped my first craft gin cocktail with fresh orange slices, I thought that maybe, just maybe, it could be fun to start trying new gins and drink something other than wine and champagne. Don’t get me wrong, I still love these two, but craft gin has also become a firm favourite. I know it has taken me awhile to join the #GinRevolution, but better late than never right? 😉

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White Water Farm – A Tranquil Country Escape (And A Giveaway!)

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Post published:28 November 2018
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The Western Cape Province has a seemingly endless selection of amazing places you can escape to when you need a break from busy city living. If the beach is your happy place and you crave a much-needed getaway beside the ocean or hiking in the woods gives your body, mind and soul a chance to revive and a cute self-catering cabin is home for a few days; all this and more can be found in my home province. There are literally thousands of unique destinations and locations to create those special memories.

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Tintswalo Launches Boulders Boutique Villa

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Post published:14 November 2018
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As you probably know by now, I love discovering and exploring new places and spaces in and around beautiful Cape Town. I am beyond thrilled to visit a fabulous new gem in the seaside village of Simon’s Town. Attending a Bloggers Bubbly Breakfast is the perfect way to start the weekend, and this Saturday we will discover this brand new five-star property, as well as visit the sweet resident penguins on Boulders Beach 🙂 Stay tuned to my social media pages for more info and of course, loads of photos! Have a read below to find out more about this exclusive and luxurious new addition to the Tintswalo Lodges portfolio.

“Tintswalo Lodges has expanded its portfolio of luxury lodges and boutique hotels that are all set in iconic locations, with the opening of Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa in Simon’s Town (Cape Town).