The World Rally-Raid Championship is Coming to South Africa!
The World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) was launched at the 2022 Dakar Rally, attracting world-leading competitors on two and four wheels. And in 2025, these stars will compete on African soil. The South African Safari, round three of the 2025 World Rally-Raid...
July bumper book review
I had so many books to listen thanks to Netgalley and various publishers. So let me jump in! "The Photo" by A.J. McDine is a riveting psychological thriller that hooks you from the very first page. The plot unfolds with a chilling premise: the protagonist believes she...
June book review recap
In June, I worked my way through a few audiobooks supplied by various publishers through NetGalley. So here's what I read and what I thought. I reread John le Carré's classic novels about the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage. It's been acclaimed as...
Dirty Dozen Book Reviews
I've collected short reviews of the last twelve audiobooks I listened to through Netgalley and decided it's time to share them. I hope you enjoy and grab a copy of those that pique your attention. "Fatal First Edition" by Jenn McKinlay is the latest addition to the...
The Capital Menlyn on Maine for the best night’s sleep

The Capital Menlyn on Maine for the best night’s sleep

The Capital’s team invited us for a night’s stay at their Menlyn on Maine hotel and early in May, we took them up on the offer. Traffic from Jo’burg was a nightmare. There was something wrong on the N1 so Waze took us on a very scenic route through suburbs with some...

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Work or play, stay at 20 on West

Work or play, stay at 20 on West

20 on West is part of The Capital Hotels and Apartments. Grant and I were invited to stay over – dinner, bed and breakfast included. About The Capital The Capital claims to be “just like home, but better” and after our night at 20 on West I can totally see it as a...

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Syllable on the Garden Route again: Ikigai

Syllable on the Garden Route again: Ikigai

As I write this, I'm sitting in Ikigai Artisan Coffee Bar and Deli, on the N2 towards Cape Town, just outside Riversdale. I don't think I've ever written a post about a place while actually sitting in the place, but I'm on holiday with nothing rushing me, and they...

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Syllable on the Garden Route: Romonza boat trips

Syllable on the Garden Route: Romonza boat trips

*Disclaimer: I didn’t explore the entire Garden Route; in fact, I barely scratched the surface, but I want to share my experiences so that every time I read this I remember one of the most restful holidays I’ve ever had.* Romonza boat trips in Mossselbay offer guided...

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Syllable on the Garden Route: Blue Shed Coffee Roastery

Syllable on the Garden Route: Blue Shed Coffee Roastery

*Disclaimer: I didn’t explore the entire Garden Route; in fact, I barely scratched the surface, but I want to share my experiences so that every time I read this I remember one of the most restful holidays I’ve ever had.* For early morning informal meetings, or a...

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Syllable on the Garden Route: Inverroche Gin

Syllable on the Garden Route: Inverroche Gin

*Disclaimer: I didn’t explore the entire Garden Route; in fact, I barely scratched the surface, but I want to share my experiences so that every time I read this I remember one of the most restful holidays I’ve ever had.* Stilbaai. A small coastal town just off the N2...

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Syllable on the Garden Route: Old Jail

Syllable on the Garden Route: Old Jail

*Disclaimer: I didn’t explore the entire Garden Route; in fact, I barely scratched the surface, but I want to share my experiences so that every time I read this I remember one of the most restful holidays I’ve ever had.* In September 2016 I spent a week in...

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