Kenton on Sea: we love its friendly holiday village vibe, its spectacular beaches and the pizza hangout with a river mouth view. Kenton: Kariega River view at Pizarella - The Lookout No evening without a fire: Pizarella, pizza with toes in the sand Sundowners view at Oceana The highlight of our celebration trip Oceana, Port … Continue reading Eastern Cape – celebration trip 2025
Gourikwa – South Africa 2025 Celebration trip
Van Loveren wine farm - nice stop on our way from Cape Town to Gourikwa to stretch our legs and taste some wine https://www.vanloveren.co.za/ Van Loveren Gourikwa coastal nature reserve https://www.gourikwa.co.za/ such a peaceful, beautiful and wild place to explore! Lots of information boards educating everyone about the local wildlife. Interestingly, there are some ancient … Continue reading Gourikwa – South Africa 2025 Celebration trip
Cape Town 2025
Here we are, back in Cape Town! This time for a very special trip we have been planning for about 2 years now! View from the Cellars / Hohenort I probably should have known this, but I only recently learned that Cape Town was established in 1652 initially intended as a ‘temporary’ refreshment point for … Continue reading Cape Town 2025
Bucket list
Morocco, Ourika Valley https://www.kasbahbabourika.com/?
In and around Arundel
The pig in the South Downs Amberley house DO Walk - follow the Arundel River Circular trail. Picturesque and diverse with quite a few (steep) ups and downs. Pub stop with views over the river close to the end. We will return. Just wander around the historic town, Arundel has a special charm! Next time: … Continue reading In and around Arundel
South Africa Celebration Trip – full itinerary
Tuesday, 8th April - Friday 11th Enjoy a few days in Fish Hoek before the troops arrive Friday, 11th April Arrive at Casa del Sonder, our 'home' in Cape Town Dinner at the Pot Luck Club Cape Town, enjoy the modern industrial elegance Saturday, 12th April Mircea, Cristina and Ania arrive Pick up minivans Sunday, … Continue reading South Africa Celebration Trip – full itinerary
Brasov and Transfagarasan 2024
Hiking Cabana Malaiesti Zărnești Canyon Râșnov - Gura Glajariei - Cabana Mălaiesti. A rewarding steep climb up to Cabana Malaiesti. It took us about 2 hrs to walk up to the chalet and we were rewarded with beautiful views, refreshing drinks and a moment of peace and quiet. Zărnești canyon - Zarnesti river cut a … Continue reading Brasov and Transfagarasan 2024
Tuscany 2024
Montepulciano Romantico - perfect spot for sundowners. Not a foodie place, but the best for drinks (despite the grumpy waiters). Florence Our TO DO highlights: The Mirror Gallery - Palazzo Medici Riccardi Santa Monaca church - Italian opera. Enjoyable even if touristy, no regrets here! Palazzo Medici Riccardi - a must see in my view, … Continue reading Tuscany 2024
Seville 2024
Looking for sun, exciting food and drinks 🍷 … in the sun! And everything in between. Palacio de las Duenas Places to drink Hotel Ribera Level 5th Terraza we stopped to enjoy a couple of cocktails with a view before our Flamenco show! Gintonería 'donde Juan Carlos' de Triana - Mercado de Triana and Castillo … Continue reading Seville 2024
Arizona family adventure 2023
Day 1 and 2 - Sedona DO Sunrise - Airport scenic lookout Wake up to watch the sunrise (we didn’t have to as kids were up at 2am asking about restaurant opening times!). We went for the Airport Scenic Lookout viewpoint as it was very close by (we missed our Sky Ranch viewpoint in the … Continue reading Arizona family adventure 2023
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