While we are strongly urged to stay at home and limit our social contact, it is inevitable that we might suffer from cabin fever – feeling like we need to get out of the house and have a change of scenery. Taken with extreme caution, here are some ways you can take a break fromRead more about Ideas on how to deal with cabin fever in and around Stellenbosch[…]
Covid is lingering much longer than we would like and we are forced to find ways to deal with it and keep ourselves sane. One way to do this is to escape via reading. Netwerk24 has reported on Nielsen Bookscan SA yearly report that lists the top selling Afrikaans books of 2020. If you’re onRead more about Top Afrikaans books to read for a Covid-escape[…]
2020 has taught us many lessons, and one of them is that uncertainty is part of our lives. With the current state of things, it can be difficult to be excited or to plan for events that are scheduled for this year. Nevertheless, we hope that these events will continue to happen and that weRead more about What to look forward to in 2021[…]
There are a lot of fun things to do in and around Stellenbosch to enjoy the summer holidays and celebrate the festive season. Christmas lunch on a wine estate If you don’t feel like cooking a big Christmas meal, but don’t want to miss out on a scrumptious dining experience, head on over to theseRead more about Spending Christmas in Cape Town[…]
It’s hard to imagine that we are at the beginning of December. After a difficult year, we’ve got some ways to get ourselves into the festive mood: Christmas lights In Stellenbosch town centre Christmas lights are joyfully decorating the street lights. Visit Die Braak especially, as well as the big tree by the NG Moederkerk.Read more about Getting into the festive spirit[…]
As our American friends celebrate Thanksgiving under unusual circumstances, we are also given the opportunity to stop and consider: 2020 was definitely a year of uncertainty and difficulty, and it can feel contradictory to focus on what we are thankful for. In spite of the hardship, loss and fear, we asked around to find outRead more about Thanksgiving this year[…]
Tucked away on the Helshoogte Pass, Delaire Graff Estate offers much to its visitors and is definitely a place to visit. Named “The Jewel of the Cape Winelands”, Delaire Graff is the vision of British jeweller Laurence Graff. The first thing that amazes one is the exquisite view of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek mountains, asRead more about Spoil yourself at Delaire Graff[…]
As we near the end of the year, and we see longer periods of excellent weather, there are a lot of exciting things to do and experience. Over the month of November, you can look out for the following: Lourensford Twilight Market This Friday, make your way to Lourensford in Somerset West. Dubbed the “ultimateRead more about What’s on this November[…]
With the weather becoming sunnier and warmer, it’s the perfect time to go outdoors and soak up the sun, but why do it without food? We have compiled some of the best picnic experiences around. Whether you want to pack your own picnic basket, or have someone else curate it for you, there is anRead more about Nothing beats a good picnic[…]
It is great news that Stellenbosch is hosting KAMERS / Makers again in 2020. Held at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate from 23 October to 1 November, it is definitely worth the visit. Since 2003, for lovers of decor, design, fashion, craft, food and wine, KAMERS / Makers is the place to be. There are over 180 makersRead more about KAMERS / Makers back in Stellenbosch[…]
