One sip at a time
My husband and I visited the Assagay Coffee Farm in February 2016, and at that stage they were doing building work on the verandah to host a wedding. You can read about that visit over here. We so enjoyed that first tour that we decided that it was time to visit again. Wow did we
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
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 –
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 –
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
On a recent visit to my sister in Johannesburg we took a drive out to Pretoria for the day. On our list to visit was coffee shops (of course), charity shops and a historical place of interest. We had visited the Voortrekker Monument a few years ago so we needed to look for somewhere else
If you follow me on social media or read the posts on my website then you should have come to the conclusion that I LOVE the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal. Number one being the coffee (so obvious) and then there is also the arts and crafts, scenery, restaurants and the many fabulous places to stay. It
The Royal Palm Hotel is situated in the heart of Umhlanga directly across from the Gateway Theatre of Shopping and very near to Chris Saunders Park. The hotel built in 2007, is approximately 15 – 20 minutes away from King Shaka International airport which makes it an ideal place to stay for the business or
The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park lies in the heart of Zululand and is rich in history. The park covers 96 000 ha and comprises the Hluhluwe and iMfolozi Game Reserves. Established in 1989, the Corridor Game Reserve links the two older parks. Hilltop is the oldest tourist resort in KwaZulu-Natal and provides a wide range of accommodation.