Dutch vs Afrikaans vs English
Have you ever found direct translations of other languages interesting or even entertaining? These are a few of my favourite…
Life, with Clotted Cream
An ordinary life with a dusting of luxury.
Travel
In 2008 I arrived on the English shore in a bid to see the world. Needless to say that my intention to travel the world only lasted a year before I met my now husband.
Ever since then we aim to go abroad at least once a year since we both really love to travel and experience new things. We do, however, try to discover as much of the UK as we possibly can.
You can listen to my travel adventures as a podcast on Spotify if you prefer.
Come explore the world with me…
Keukenhof revisited
Is Keukenhof really worth all the hype? Come judge for yourself!
A Cornish adventure
A twisted tale of two girls on a road trip along the Cornish coast.
My first visit to Paris
It has been nearly 12 years since my first visit to Paris, France. I had a bucket list since I…
Switzerland: Maienfeld
Many years ago I was lucky enough to visit the stunning Switzerland with my uncle, auntie and cousin. One of…
Picturesque Towns around Lake Garda
When I first heard that I will be visiting Lake Garda I had no idea what to expect. Now that…
Beautiful Lake Garda: Braving Mount Baldo
Debra Levinson was spot on when she said: “One of the great joys of traveling through Italy is discovering firsthand…
Exploring Venice
Have I mentioned that I am pretty privileged when it comes to seeing the world and visiting new places? As…
Sicily: A Foodie’s Paradise
I’ve always been in love with Italian food. Until I went to Sicily…
Sicily: A fleeting visit
A 6 day adventure through Sicily.
Sicily: Discovering Etna
I was very privileged to have an opportunity to visit Sicily this year. What an experience!
Top places to visit in Paris
I’ve always imagined that Paris is a place where dreams could come true. The first time I visited Paris I…
Eating our way through Vienna
If there is one thing in life that I truly love, then it is the art of good food. The…
Beautiful Butterflies in Vienna
Our day-and-a-half Viennese whirlwind adventure has taken a not so unexpected turn when we came across a beautifully preserved greenhouse…
A Viennese Adventure
We were merrily walking along the Volksgarten Park on the left. As tourists do, we wanted to explore the park…
A taste of Vienna
It has been weeks’ worth of planning. All I wanted was the most romantic weekend away in one of the…
Planning a weekend city break to Vienna
I’ve always been a romantic at heart. Besides Paris, I’ve always imagined 18th Century Vienna as one of the most…
6 Things I loved in South Africa
You often see these extreme health and safety picture meme’s with the caption ‘Only in Africa’… I’ve identified 6 things I…
Coffee Shop Gems in North West, South Africa
I love the fact that there are very few coffee chains in South Africa. People make a living by trying…
Top free-ish things to do in London
William Shenstone said: “Nothing is certain in London but expense.” I disagree…
My top six Restaurants in London
Oscar Wilde said: The man who can dominate a London dinner table can dominate the world.
The Royal Wedding: A long wait on The Long Walk
One cannot live in England and not have some form of engagement with the Royal Family. The moment the engagement…
Six free things to do in Amsterdam for those on a tight budget
As a teacher I can only go on holiday during peak times. That means double airline fares, double hotel fares…
Top Dinner spots in Amsterdam
When you are having this much fun in Amsterdam, you are going to get HUNGRY. And you would want to…
Top breakfast eateries in Amsterdam
Whenever I travel, I want to taste the local cuisine. During our four-day stay in Amsterdam was not any different.…
Travel through Holland: Zaanse Schans
Discover the magic of the Windmills that is Zaanse Schans in Holland.
10 tips on must-haves when you go to see the tulips in Keukenhof this Spring
Here are 10 things you absolutely must have to enjoy the best day at Keukenhof (and some things I wish…
Spectacular tulips at Keukenhof
Wow! I’m in awe. Never before have I experienced such beauty…
i AMsterdam
Eversince I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the Netherlands. When I learnt about it in school I couldn’t fathom…
Christmas Nostalgia (part 2)
Oh no! I cannot believe it is nearly February. Nearly a twelfth into the New Year and I’m still in…
Traditional South African Christmas (part 1)
The shops are getting ready for the Easter Fever, but I still feel a bit of the Christmas nostalgia lingering…
Only in Africa
Let’s face it: South Africa still amazes me every time I go back there. Life there is just lived in…
Wow! A Year Already?!
Today a year ago we officially got married. To celebrate the fact that we probably both deserve a medal for…
An amazing upside-down day in London
I love London. I’ve lived here for 9 years, 6 months and 12 days; I’m still not tired of London. …
Balloon Fiesta
Up, up and away! The first balloon has launched!
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