The Not So Average Traveller on a Venture of #Loveandtravelhugs©
Before the madness starts and we're all lost in yet another amazing Durban Weekend, I need to tell you about the SAonTAP Craft Beer Festival happening tomorrow (01st Aug 15). As if the Taste of Durban Festival last weekend, wasn't mind blowing enough, even in the rain now we're being rewarded with a stunning, sunny …
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Let's get a few things straight before I take you on a tour of what was the most amazing Taste of Durban yet! Firstly it's a good idea to start acknowledging that your decision not to go, was a very bad decision. One of those life changing decisions. See, we went to the Taste of Durban …
It's Winter and it's time for Gluhwein, just ask any South African. Winter means the sun's out on the coastline and you start unpacking your "Winter" wear from the cupboards. By the way "winter wear" consists of long sleeved shirts, paired with some- tights. And in some cases a rain coat if its raining, aka …
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Three things are very apparent looking at the above image. This product is not mass produced in a factory. This product is the spirit that we refer to as Gin. And thirdly, well thirdly...actually.The third one threw a spanner in my works. I knew that this product was "infused". That simply does not even begin …
A few weeks ago, the folks at Blaauwklippen sent me a bottle of their famous Zinfandel Blanc de Noir. Not only that but a beautiful bottle of Ons Sprankel. Firstly I have to comment on the Ons Sprankel bottle. It's beautiful. I love the bottle art. Clean, clear and full of life. It's bubbly that makes …
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Let me just put this out there. The first thing that drew me to this brand, was their branding. Seriously this mixed with the lumo bright colors and imagery, had me interested before Id even read the name on the bottle. It is amazing what a little attention to your marketing can do for your …
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When the folks at La Motte sent me a bottle of their Chardonnay, I was so excited. Throughout my hospitality career, I have seen the La Motte brand being enjoyed all over the world. I myself have always heard it to be a recommendation brand. Something you have at a fine dining dinner with friends, or …
A few weeks ago, I was brought to the establishment that is Republik by a friend. While we only stopped in for an Ice'd coffee but we got so much more. The entrance is made up of smooth wooden furnishings, and chalk boards. As you walk in, you're faced with a stripped bare building, exposed …
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