“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” – Dalai Lama
You don’t need to ask me twice to travel someplace new. Wanderlust has flowed strongly through my veins, long before I even knew what wanderlust meant, or that I was “inflicted” with it. Happily so, I might add. While the ongoing pandemic has restricted our travels to a large extent, many South Africans have taken to exploring their own “backyards” like never before.
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Stylish Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam is presenting a mouth-watering gourmet weekend on 28 and 29 May 2021 to showcase the culinary stars of the historical town, and further afield.
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‘noun: staycation
A holiday that you take at home or near your home rather than travelling to another place.’
I rather like this new(ish) word that came about in the early 2000s. The promise of a change of scenery and routine, even for a short while, can do wonders to restore and rejuvenate one’s body, mind, and soul. It is human nature to want to have something exciting to look forward to, and a sojourn in the city could be just what you need.
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Harvest season is in full swing in the Cape Winelands and despite an extremely challenging year for the wine industry, quality expectations are high thanks to a phenomenal growing season. Shortly before the arrival of Covid-19 and the end of the world as we knew it in 2020, I had the pleasure of visiting La Motte for their Harvest Experience, and I’m thrilled to return again this year to enjoy the excitement of harvest-time.
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