It’s so exciting to me when I see new coffee shops open or when I discover coffee shops that I didn’t know about. Today’s post is all about 2 new coffee shops in what I call the coffee hub of Durban – Florida Road. The 3rd coffee shop has been open for a while but
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Southern Drakensberg
There are three parts to the Drakensberg – the Southern Drakensberg, the Central Drakensberg and the Northern Drakensberg. They are vast areas with lots of resorts, B & B’s, activities and beautiful scenery and I have been blessed to stay in all three parts. On a recent trip I was able to experience a bit
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Enjoy Coffee at the Movies with Equatorial Coffee & Corner Bakery
Popcorn and coldrinks have always been the go-to items to have at the movies. But what if you are in the mood for something warm to drink and maybe a muffin to pair with it? Well, Equatorial Coffee and Corner Bakery have solved that problem. Ster Kinekor at Gateway Theatre of Shopping have an Equatorial Coffee
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Crystal Barn Country Estate
There are many places in the Midlands that are synonymous with weddings and the Crystal Barn Country Estate is one of them. I was recently pleased to discover that weddings is not only what they offer. It was a very warm Thursday morning when my husband and I drove up to the Midlands, and a
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Spring Break at Springholm Cottages
Wanting to getaway to the KZN Midlands but are not keen on doing much meandering? You want a place that is close to the Midlands Meander, self catering, relaxing, peaceful but is not totally cut off – in other words it has wifi and a TV. Well I have just the place for you –
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Salt Rock Coffee Company
The South African coffee scene is so exciting. We have so many fabulous coffee spots and shops to choose from with owners and baristas putting their all into making a perfectly delicious cup of coffee for their customers to savour. What also gives me joy is seeing the owners of coffee shops using locally roasted
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Marvellous Midlands
It is always such a blessing to be able to stay in the Marvellous Midlands of KZN and for the 3rd year in a row I have stayed at the wonderful Midlands Saddle & Trout. I have written about the accommodation at Saddle & Trout and various places to visit in the vicinity before –
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Through the Conservatory Glass
Granny Mouse Country House & Spa is a home away from home, an oasis of relaxation from the stress of everyday life and is well known for its friendly staff, great hospitality, divine accommodation and delicious food. The country house (I don’t think of it as a hotel) has gone through many changes over the
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Steak and Grill Co
I recently had the enviable task along with a few fellow media to try out this new establishment – Steak and Grill Co. The restaurant is the only steakhouse in South Africa to be housed in a national monument (Atherton House built in 1904) and is found inside the newly developed Florida Fields on Florida
