Once you arrive in our piece of Eden, it’s easy to find beauty everywhere. This is just my list of hidden places I love… and will probably have my ashes strewn at one of them one day! Read more →
Category: Blog
The Weekend is Yours in the Garden Route!
Our beautiful South Africa definitely has her ups and downs, but one thing we have plenty of, is long weekends! And don’t we all just love having that extra day to play with; jam pack it full of action OR use it to simply prolong the relaxing…. Read more →
Winter Days and the ‘Outeniqua Rust’
Winter in the Garden Route can be tough. Not because it get’s cold, but because of the delicious balmy winter sun… I would like to paint you a picture. A scene fresh out of the Garden Route winter; Here I am sitting at the ever wonderful Cocomo Restaurant and on my to do list is 2 blog posts. Only two.… Read more →
13 Authentic Things to do around Plett
Here are our 13 authentic things to do in and around Plett… and these are sure to give anyone the Plett Feeling! Read more →
13 Authentic things to do in Knysna
We thought we’d give you some awesome and truly authentic things to do in Knysna. Things we as locals enjoy in secrecy… Read more →
The Launch of our Garden Route Wine Tours
We’ve handpicked the best wine farms to visit, to sample prize-winning local wines and, in one of the tours, to experience the journey of the wine all the way from the vine to the bottle…. Read more →
10 Things to do in the Garden Route
If you’re in the Garden Route, or planning to travel to the Garden Route, then you’ve got the first part of Owning At Life right. The next part of your journey to greatness is to figure out how you’re going to experience as much of the Route as you possibly can, in the time that you have. Here’s a list of the Garden Route’s 10 most popular activities… adventure, wildlife, nature, food, wine, craft beer, live music and lots more! Read more →
How to: Plan a Perfect Picnic
Picnics are a good way to live in the moment with the people you care about. That said, there’s nothing impressive about being unprepared. If you’re new to this, or looking to up your game, here’s how to plan the perfect picnic in the Garden Route… Read more →
Find Your Festival in 2017 (Western Cape)
The weather is warm, the beats are banging and the festivals are on fire! Here’s the music, food, wine and trance festival lineup for 2017, for us lucky souls who can call the Western Cape home… Read more →
The Freedom of a Homeless Traveler
I recently stopped off in a small town in the Garden Route called George. Although buzzing with activity I noticed a guy sitting at the traffic light. Clearly homeless and dressed in rags, I found it strange that he wasn’t begging. No hand held out, no hassling passers-by. He simply looked content with staring around. Obviously I was too intrigued… Read more →