Feel-good fragrances
A wonderful perfume is a source of comfort in times of stress. And perfume sales have been skyrocketing as trends towards
sustainability and individuality
are gaining ground.
Category Lifestyle
Bucolic Banhoek escape
Tucked away in the Banhoek Valley is De Zeven - a boutique guesthouse that offers a charming country bolthole just 10 minutes’ drive from Stellenbosch.
Whale Trail Reopens
The iconic Whale Trail should be on everyone's bucket list. Located three hours from Cape Town, the trail meanders through the breathtaking De Hoop Nature Reserve which features endemic plant species, rare and endangered animals, jaw-dropping view and, of course, whales.
Freewheelin’
The world’s new normal is seen by many, including Dave Pepler, as an opportunity to re-evaluate our lifestyles. Why not, he suggests, embrace the many advantages of bicycles?
Porsche Taycan
Once again Porsche is leading from the front, this time with its Taycan range of electric sports cars.
’n Tuin waarin jy kan verdwaal
’n Passie vir plante en ’n waardering vir die idilliese omgewing waarin die Rustenberg-wynlandgoed geleë is, is die dryfkrag agter dié plaas se pragtige tuine, skryf Pietman Diener, hooftuinier.
Blaauwklippen’s Farm Shop & Deli
The storied Blaauwklippen estate resently opened Farm Shop & Deli, a country-style destination stocked with the best of locally grown and produced deli fare.
Genoeg is klaar ‘n fees
In ’n Nederlandse volkstuintjie leer Marlene van Niekerk “die pitte lees” en hoe om in eenvoud te lewe. Sy skryf vanuit die Zouweboezem langs die Lek. ’n “ Boezem” is ’n opvanggebied vir oortollige water. Die Lek is ’n sytak van die Ryn.
The future of the SU Botanical Garden
The Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden has great plans to grow this landmark to support teaching and showcase their most threatened plants and habitats for students, learners and visitors.
Jackie Burger on the future of fashion
Stellenbosch Visio asks
women of style how the hiatus caused by Covid-19 has influenced their clothing choices and what they think it will mean for the future of fashion.