cape town to jo-burg
Travel through South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with this offline Favoroute app written by journeylism.nl. The app includes day activities, highlights of these three stunning countries and breathtaking accommodations. Written in Dutch this app is a complete guidebook, map and travel itinerary for your South African road trip. From the shores and cliffs of Cape […] more…
rhodds barn rural retreat
Cary and Richard Goode did something many of us dream about. They acquired and old farm on the English countryside and turned it into a beautiful mansion. The 13 acres of land that came with the farm were transformed into a lush garden full of art, flowers and places to enjoy the views of hills rolling […] more…
yes to YEG!
Visitor: ‘Well, what is it you like best about your city?’ Edmontonian: ‘Calgary.’ Visitor: ‘Eh…..ok, and second best?’ Edmontonian: ‘When winter is over, somewhere in April.’ Visitor: ‘Let’s rephrase. What don’t you like about Edmonton and please don’t say Calgary!’ Edmontonian: ‘Mmmmm, the Talus Dome.’ Visitor: ‘For real? That’s a great work of art!’ Edmontonian: […] more…
the art of b&b
In Dutch the name of the Bed and Breakfast sounds a bit like Home of Hermione. And yes, even though the owner opening the door doesn’t look anything like Harry Potter’s friend, his home has been touched by magic. Magical is the endless Garden of Eden of Huize Hermine. Magical is the art that inspires […] more…
splendid isolation
Had Cervantes been South African instead of Spanish, he would have set the adventures of his most famous character not in La Mancha but in the Karoo. Just like La Mancha means ‘dry land’ in Arab – being derived from the word al-mansha – Karoo – in Khoikhoi – means desert. And like the land […] more…
modern vintage – the grand cafe and rooms
Plettenberg Bay – also known as Plett – has it all. Blue lagoons, pristine ocean views, an endless beach, whales and….the Grand Café and Rooms. The Grand Café & Rooms oversees the expansive bay of Plett. From your ocean view suite you can see the tides roll in and out, watch whales pass by and […] more…
victorian finesse – the beauty of swellendam
Way back, in 1745, a bunch of so-called Voortrekkers decided they really liked a little river and the surrounding flatlands. Or maybe they were just plain tired of yet another mountain to climb and river to cross. Whatever their motivation though, their decision to set camp in what is nowadays known as Swellendam, turned out […] more…
wild luxury lodging
I slowly open my eyes. No, this can’t be real. I must still be dreaming a sweat, pleasant dream. Let me just listen instead of look. I hear a river, wind, leaves, trees and animals. Plenty of wild animals. My skin is caressed by a breath of wind. The scent of Africa entering my nose. […] more…
hola chicos! a 6 day buenos aires city break
Buenos Aires is the perfect mix between European and South American culture. Here, in this city humor, design, tango and passion wait for you on every corner, in every street, all of the time. So let yourself be courted by the passion of Latin America. Enjoy the warmth and spirit of the beautiful Buenos Aires […] more…
let the sonneschein
He must have one of the most beautiful names of Buenos Aires: Ariel Sonneschein. But nomen est omen does not entirely work for Ariel. Just when he finishes the extension of his Palermo Viejo Bed & Breakfast with a couple of suites, the Lehman brothers are kicked off their Wallstreet thrones and take down Ariel’s […] more…
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