All images by Julian Carelson Photography South Africa's largest Craftbeer festival touched down on Durban soil once again this past weekend. And with it, it brought some amazing times. Last years SAONTAP was held on International Beer Day. Quite fitting if you ask me. We were blessed with blue skies, warm weather and a great turn …
Selborne Golf Estate
All Images By: Al Nicoll Photography That's right! Selborne Golf Estate. If you're imagining, lush greens, champagne breakfasts and high tea's by the pool side. You'd be imaging correctly. Selborne Golf Estate located in the coastal town of Pennington is one of Kwa-Zulu Natal's best kept secrets. Welcome As we arrived we were greeted by …
Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve
All images by: Al Nicoll Photography What do you get when you combine a British surfer, his 600mm Canon camera lens, and a grumpy, short and sleepy, South African woman? How about one of the most amazing trips through the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve? At least that's how it turned out. Over the last six months or …
Durban Boat & Lifestyle Show 2016
All Images By: Al Nicoll Photography The day after the Gateway Durban July Fashion Preview is meant to be spent resting and in bed right? Not this year, this year we had things to do, people to meet and places to go baby! Oh the luxury! When Al Nicoll and I arrived at the Point …
Durban July Gateway Fashion Preview 2016
All Images by: Al Nicoll Photography Its that time again, ladies and gentlemen, steady the horses! The forever popular annual Durban July Horse Race is on our doorstep! Hosted on the 02nd July 2016 at the Greyville Racing Course. The Vodacom Durban July is known both for it's fashion flair, horse racing, and the serious …
Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
All Images by Al Nicoll As most of you know we here in Southern Africa are dipping into winter. The wind is chilly to the bone and the morning sun is sharper than it should be. Not that I am complaining. You see winter is my favorite season, hell it's my favorite everything. I live …
The Boiler Room a 9th Avenue Creation
Images both by: Reynard Van As and Provided by #TheBoilerRoom I don't know what it is but everything Gina and Graham put their hands too turns to gold. Having done a restaurant review on 9th Avenue Bistro a few months ago, I was delighted to hear that they have opened another establishment in Durban. The …
Fairmont Zimbali Resort – Cocktail Launch
Having just come off the International Jazz Extravaganza I was more than excited when I got an invite to the Fairmont Zimbali Resort – Cocktail Launch. The Fairmont Hotel chains are known and understood for being classy 5* establishment's all around the world. So when one is invited to an event you bet your bottom …
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Backpacker Review: Tekweni Backpackers – Durban South Africa
Tucked away just behind the famous Florida Road in Durban South Africa, is a well kept secret....until now of course! Arriving as I did drenched in sweat (because who doesn't wear thick denim jeans in thirty four degree weather?) and desperately in need of water, I made my discovery of Tekweni Backpackers. Whati who was managing bar …
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Press Release: Splashy Fen 2016 The Revival
Splashy Fen 2016 "The Revival". I honestly just like saying the above sentence in my Leonard Cohen voice. Truth be told I am very excited that SplashyFen has been given a spring cleaning of sorts. SplashyFen one of South Africa's largest and longest running music festivals is back with a bang. Changes have been …
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