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• The Road Less Travelled to Saggy Stone

  

  'Turn left at Rooiberg and follow the road into the mountain', that is what I was told at the Robertson Information centre on a previous visit to the valley... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• A Little Wine Wisdom from Turkey

  

  I want to share this unique cork with you. Sometimes I think this is my motto in life too. “Wine is Life!” The cork seals the special wines from the Suvla winer... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Bonnievale = Beautiful Valley

  

  The road to Bonnievale is lined with kilometers of flowers, boasting this amazing splash of colour. It already puts you in a good mood and gets you ready for th... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• The Magic of Rhodes Memorial

  

  Sir Herbert Baker is one of my favourite architects and it was no surprise to find out that he designed one of my favourite places to visit in Cape Town,... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK

• Almenkerk – a Family Affair

  

  I grew up in a little town in the Western Cape, South Africa. Surrounded by apple orchids and Appletizer. When our neighbour, Paul Cluver, planted the first... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Mellasat – Home of the White Pinotage

  

  Mellasat Vineyards lies at the foot of the Du Toitskloof pass and as you drive towards the Estate, it feels like the Klein Drakenstein mountains are hugging... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• New Beginnings, Nieu Bethesda

  

  We moved back to South Africa last year, after living and loving in Istanbul! It was a sudden decision and I felt a bit lost leaving a whole new life behind... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 CULTURE, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Delaire Graff – an Anniversary to Remember

  

  From the moment you park your car at Delaire Graff, you are treated like the most special person on the winefarm. Combine that with the breathtaking view and... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Kanaat, a Trip to Üsküdar

  

  One of the joys of living in Istanbul is taking the ferry across the Bosphorus. After a quick ferry ride to the Asian side of Istanbul and a short walk through... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Karaköy, a Walk Next to the Goldern Horn

  

  Karaköy, is to me the gateway to the older part of Istanbul….Sultanahmet and Eminönü. Breathing in the fresh sea air from the Goldern Horn while walking from... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Turkish Wines I Drink

  

  My love of wine really started when I was a student. I used to spent alot of time with friends in Stellenbosch (a wine area in South Africa) visiting one... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Turkish Wines I’m Drinking

  

  My love of wine really started when I was a student. I used to spent alot of time with friends in Stellenbosch (a wine area in South Africa) visiting one... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Fener and Beyond

  

  Apologies for being away a bit, but I have been exploring, eating food, drinking wine and organizing my daughters birthday….and that is a whole production on it... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Yazgan, a Family Affair

  

  In the Yazgan family house, situated in between the vineyards in Ulucak, close to Izmir, hangs a traditional wedding dress that belonged to the mother of Hüseyi... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• 25 Things I Do in New York

  

  Many of my friends are going to New York lately and as I've been in New York a few times, they always ask me what I think they must see and do. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Interview with Chef Sezai Erdogan

  

  After a memorable meal at Tugra and sitting next to the charming Executive chef of the Ciragan Palace Kempinki Hotel, I couldn't resist asking him a few... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Tugra, Dinner in a Palace

  

  There is something indulging about eating at a hotel restaurant as a non-resident. The feeling of grandeur like you are on holiday with all the other people in... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Istanbul in a Poem

  

  A fellow blogger inspired me to share this beautiful Turkish poem, that has been translated in English, about Istanbul with you. She also made me realize that m... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 CREATIVITY, DESTINATIONS, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• What’s Not to Love About Bordeaux!

  

  Bordeaux City We are in Bordeaux, France for a week looking at a few 'Maisons' with the idea to buy a house in the area and live the French Country Life dream. Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Istanbul Warms My Soul

  

  Coming back from my trip to South Africa I really felt a bit homesick. Missing family and friends and just everything I grew up with. But it only took a walk... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK