Baia Seafood Restaurant (Cape Town)

What do you do when you're on a business trip and none of your colleagues are around to accompany you for dinner?! You dine alone - after all, a girl's gotta eat!  Never thought I'd do this but not wanting to miss out on an opportunity to sample one of the top restaurants in Cape...

Spicy tomato cod with olives

I'm all about healthy, quick and easy meals when I'm cooking during the week and this recipe ticks all of those boxes. Spicy and garlicky are my 2 favourite combos! Serve with rice or steamed veggies and you've got yourself a nice wholesome meal! Serves 2 What you'll need: 2 tbsp olive oil 1.5 onions,...

My first 1st class experience

There's nothing better than kicking off a long haul journey across the globe with a nice, relaxing massage - eliminating all the stress that comes with travelling. I make sure to take advantage of this complimentary service offered at Cape Town's SLOW Lounge ahead of boarding my flight to Johannesburg. A strategic decision is made...

A whole new flying experience

I've heard so many great [and not so great but I'll address that in another post] things about Cape Town. So imagine my level of excitement when I was asked to fly here for work. Having never flown anything but economy before, I was super ecstatic to finally experience how the other half fly. Bags...

A French affair at Le Salon Privé

If you're ever in or around the Twickenham area, be sure to pay Le Salon Privé a visit. This cosy French brasserie consistently serves up great classics that will leave your taste buds satisfied for days to come. We are promptly seated in one of the 2 private dining rooms available, an intimate setting to celebrate dear...