Treat yourself to a weekend of pure Yoga bliss at De Hoop Collection’s Weekend Yoga Retreat from 6 to 9 November 2020 with Marianne Wiid.
De Hoop Collection and Marianne invite you to an enriching yoga retreat experience in the beautiful tranquil setting of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. The blend of fresh air, nature walks and restorative yoga will recharge and revitalise your energy and unify your body, mind, and spirit.
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The year 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. But life does go on and many people are starting to live life beyond the four walls of their homes.
I was recently invited to experience the #warmheart of beautiful Stellenbosch as part of the innovative #SupportStellenbosch campaign (more about that in a moment), and what I found truly warmed my heart and soul. People were out once again, enjoying themselves in restaurants, hotels and at wine estates.
International visitors may start trickling in soon, but the road to recovery is long and that is why locals need to support the hard-hit wine and hospitality industries that were dealt a severe blow during the nationwide lockdown.
With so many travel plans postponed or cancelled due to the global pandemic, virtual travel became a much-needed temporary replacement. But let’s face it – there is nothing quite like immersing yourself in another culture, meeting the local people, trying exotic cuisines and seeing the sights with your own eyes. I often find myself thinking back on past travel experiences and one destination regularly pops into my head – Reunion Island.
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I was recently gifted with an awesome fire bellow that came in very handy on one of our recent weekend getaways. Between all the fires that needed to stay lit, the Firehawk Bellow fire tool was a lifesaver. What exactly is a fire bellow, you may ask?
As a proudly South African product, it has been designed and finely handcrafted to suit all your fire and braai needs. It makes for a quirky and stylish gift of the highest quality. BONUS – it’s the perfect size to take along on all my #travel adventures!
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