The Married Wanderers

We slipped away on a Friday afternoon to what we like to call the “Little Greece” of the Western Cape. White-washed cottages, blue seas and beautiful food – this was our weekend escape to Gonana Guest House and Self-catering Cottages in Paternoster. A West Coast getaway on Bekbaai beach. Self-Catering Cottages in Paternoster Gonana Guest House recently launched two brand…

We couldn’t have found a cosier spot in nature to introduce Willow to her first scenic getaway. Our weekend glamping at Africamps Pat Busch in Robertson was the perfect start to our new life as a travel family. Peaceful, humble and oh so beautiful, this reserve is only 2.5 hours outside of Cape Town. Willow was just 7 weeks old…

We spent 4 luxurious nights at the Protea Hotel Kruger Gate for our babymoon and were absolutely blown away! This 4 star, lodge-style hotel was our first ever taste of a ‘Luxury Safari’. Right on the border of the Kruger National Park, this bush break was one to remember! The Executive Suite We stayed in the Executive Suite which is…

View our one night staycation in this self-catering Honeymoon Suite in Noordhoek Valley’s Capri Village. African Violet Guest Suites offers luxury apartments that overlook Noordhoek Beach and the Chapman’s Peak mountains. A perfect couple’s retreat. The Honeymoon Suite With its exclusive entrance, parking and private terrace, this self catering Honeymoon Suite (also known as the ‘Terrace Suite‘) is all about…

Here’s a quick peak into our couple’s retreat in the Cape Winelands at the Angala Boutique Hotel. This adult-only, 5 star sanctuary is located up in the mountains between Paarl and Franschhoek. An equisite destination for couples! Eco pools and hydro wellness A truly unique experience is time spent in their eco pool. A sparkling fresh swimming pool / ecosystem,…

Have you heard of the Lavender Farm in Franschhoek? We had seen pictures of these picturesque purple fields in England and France but had no idea we had our own in the Cape Winelands! Our weekend at the Lavender Farm Guest House was the perfect romantic getaway. The Honeymoon Suite We stayed in the Honeymoon Suite which offers uninterrupted views…

Well this was just the cosiest little weekend ever! Our own cabin in one of the Western Cape’s prettiest small towns. Our romantic getaway to the Eco Treehouse in Swellendam is one we won’t soon forget. I know we use the word ‘cosy‘ alot, but this cabin is exactly that! We came in Winter and found such comfort inside this…

We jumped in our car, picked up a quick coffee and drove straight for the mountains! After 10 minutes up a gravel path our isolated cabin finally came into view. When travellers speak of finding “secret spots” in South Africa, this is what we hope to discover! Welcome to Zielenrust, a secluded mountain cottage in Wellington. Although absolutely ideal for…

Welcome to the fairy village in the Amathole mountains of the Eastern Cape. We spent 5 days here and it completely stole our hearts and calmed our souls. Although relaxing is first prize, there are so many things to do in Hogsback as a couple or family. This magical village is known to be loved by “earthy folk” and hippies….