All Photography By Al Nicoll Photography What can I say? When The Oyster Box does something, they do it with class and finesse. October is always a busy month for The Oyster Box as they host Skabenga's Birthday Party and of course do their special High Tea event's in aid of CANSA and supporting Cancer …
SAonTAP Craftbeer and Music Festival
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 …
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 …
SplashyFen 2016 The Revival
I have no idea where to start my recount, of one of the best music festivals I have ever attended. The Splashyfen 2016 Revival was hosted here in Southern Africa in the Underberg Mountains over this past Easter weekend. It's pretty evident that I was not the only one who experienced all its greatness as …
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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Durban, Luxury & Adventure: A Weekend Travel Guidebook By Cee
It's not often I am not excited about talking about my city of Durban. Yet today there seems to be an extra spark of electricity in the air. It may have something to do with the actual electricians who are currently drilling holes through the house but let's pretend it's not. On the 24th of November …
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The Good Food & Wine Show – Township Cookout
Good Food and Wine Show 2015 Umlazi Township Cookout First came the invite. If you don't know how much I love invites to events then let this be an awakening. I LOVE invites. I love the crackle in the air and the excitement leading up to the day. You're trying to keep calm and carry …
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Recipe: Harleigh’s South African Summer Strawberry Tart
Guest Recipe: Harleigh's South African Summer Strawberry Tart There are many great things about the British Summertime, but possibly the greatest is fresh ripe homegrown strawberries. Fill a bowl and drown them in cream! The difference in the time of seasons makes December the perfect time for the best strawberries in South Africa, and what …
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