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Read more about the article Support Local. Support Stellenbosch.

Support Local. Support Stellenbosch.

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.

Look out for the #SupportStellenbosch wine barrels around the town.
You can’t miss them!
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Read more about the article A Bird’s Eye View of Reunion Island

A Bird’s Eye View of Reunion Island

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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Read more about the article Win with Firehawk Bellows!

Win with Firehawk Bellows!

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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Read more about the article Virtual celebration of Food and Cake in aid of StreetSmart

Virtual celebration of Food and Cake in aid of StreetSmart

In your own lounge: 15h00, Sunday, 26 July 2020

Hands up if you love food? I mean, who doesn’t love food, right? Hands up if you love cake? Again, there aren’t many people I know who don’t love a yummy slice of cake (or two!). Enjoy a delicious virtual celebration of Food and Cake with Prim Reddy and Naranj Pather on Sunday, 26 July at 15h00 from the comfort of your own home and help to support StreetSmart SA.

“Join cookbook duo Prim Reddy and Naranj Pather for a virtual Food and Cake celebration from their inspiring cookbook ‘Temptations’ in the comfort of your lounge in aid of StreetSmart SA at 15h00 on Sunday, 26 July 2020.

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