The sun gently broke through the deep, winter clouds, casting the golden beams into the stormy waters of Hout Bay. I sat in my wingback chair, in the Robben Island Suite and watched the waves lap against the shore and for the first time in far too long, I felt my entire system relax. For […]
Month: June 2018
Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Tomjachu Bush Retreat holds a wealth of history. Once a family home for the Fillery’s and an unproductive tobacco farm, the property has been transformed into rehabilitated indigenous bushveld. Legacy The family legacy runs deep in the property, formally known as Valbonne Farm (beautiful Valley). The Retreat was left by the late Gordon Fillery to […]
The World in 2019
WGSN is the world leader in trend research and forecasting. Using a 360- degree view of analysis, taking into account ‘magic’ and ‘maths,’ they predict what’ll be in store, what the ‘big ideas’ of the future will be and track the zeitgeist.
Eco Diva Launches its First Store in Cape Town
Eco Diva is a local brand, offering organic beauty, skincare and home products that promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle. After finding success as an online store, Eco Diva has launched its first store and re-fill station in Cape Town.
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Wedding Dreams Come True at Vondeling Wines
Getting married is very exciting but can also be one of the most stressful things ever in your life to arrange. Thankfully places like Vondeling Wines exist; here you can tick three big things off your wedding planning list. Not only do they provide you with a chapel to get married in, they also have […]
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Indulging in Cape Town’s Famous Velvet Cake’s
Think vibrant colours, towering layers of icing and cake, unique flavour combinations and packaging that is to-die-for.
Fashionably Affordable with Q&Q Watches
High-quality, gorgeous watches that can be owned by everyone – this is what Q&Q Watches stand for. The Japanese watch brand strives to enrich the everyday style of people throughout the world. When viewing their catalogue, there is no doubt that there is a watch for everyone; gentlemen, ladies and children of all ages can […]
TCB’s May Instagram Round Up
We’ve collected our picks of the best things posted on Instagram in the entire month of May, showcasing the incredible hospitality available all around South Africa, as well as yummy treats and beautiful flowers. Tintswalo Atlantic Tintswalo Atlantic has become one of the most Insta-worthy luxury lodges in the Cape and with images like this […]
Family Travels – Top Tips for a Memorable Family Trip
An overseas family trip is enough to stretch any parent’s sanity to the limit, especially travelling with young children for the first time. Below are some tips on everything from keeping the children entertained and calm on a flight, to dealing with medical emergencies. Do Not Pack your Whole House Being a parent, it can […]
Coffee Café Culture at Cavendish
The ever-growing coffee culture in South Africa has seen the inception of hundreds of independent coffee shops popping up all over the country offering coffee connoisseurs a wide array of flavours and new and exciting blends and aromas. Small-scale commercial roasting and speciality trading has grown exponentially, and the applied mastery of crafting coffee is […]