Hello hello! I’ve missed writing on the blog so much. Lately, freelance writing has taken the place of the blog for me- and I miss writing just for the sake of writing. We moved out of our house yesterday, and I sold my car, so currently I have no possessions – everything we own is […]
I have a huge weakness for bread. I would choose a freshly baked, warm, crusty slice of ciabatta or baguette with lashings salted butter over most other foods out there. Over the years I’ve tried countless diets where I’ve attempted cutting down on carbs, most recently LCHF (Tim Noakes’ diet), but recently I’ve come to […]
*update* – congrats to Tasneem Jaffer, the winner of this competition. OMG! I have the best competition for you guys. If you love chocolate (who doesn’t), you would have already tried the new Lindt HELLO range, available exclusively at Woolies. I may or may not have tried them all, and crunchy nougat is definitely […]
Hello everyone! After studying finance for level 3 of the CFA exam non stop for the past month, I’m thrilled to be writing again- missed it so much. As of right now, I am currently LOVING my life. I’m sitting in a coffee shop at a corner table, working on my Mac- writing articles, researching […]
My FAVOURITE thing about Paris is the crêpes. I’m not kidding- there’s nothing better than a nutella crêpe from a street stall. Finally, we have a dedicated crêperie in Jozi and it really is the prettiest space ever. There’s an indoor area and a gorgeous outdoor courtyard. Owner, Robyn Timson, has always been passionate about gardens and plants, […]
Birdhaven is a somewhat illusive suburb, consisting of only 2 blocks, nestled between Melrose and Birnam. Yes, it is small, but it certainly packs a punch, and as I discovered, one can easily spend an entire morning in the leafy area. I am a fan of parking my car and exploring on foot, the opportunities […]
I felt like I stepped into a 1960s Texas diner a few months ago, when I visited Thunder Gun restaurant. Guests streamed in, were greeted by name by one of the jolly staff members and seated at their favourite tables. Men had their feet up on the benches outside, watching the rugby and boisterously voicing […]
I thought I would be really really excited as it got closer to my last day, but instead, I’m quite sad- about leaving the people, not the job. Spending 8 hours a day with the same people for 4 years is bound to build relationships, and I’m really going to miss the people I work […]
Until recently, when I wanted a good donut, my options were limited to a supermarket version- sometimes days old, oily and hard. Donuts are a tricky thing to get right; they remain fresh for a very short period, so most bakeries are dissuaded from offering them. Elise Suckerman lived in London for 5 years, where […]
As you may know, Midori Eco Hair Salon is a sponsor on this blog and have been fulfilling my hair needs for more than a year now. Thanks to them, I discovered Davines products which has totes changed my hair from drab to fab (read about my hair makeover here) and since I’ve started going […]
Having been to the Singapore Grand Prix last year, I can vouch for the fact that travelling for a special event makes a great holiday that much better. As the FIFA World Cup 2014 draws closer by the day, many of us are wondering whether or not it’s worth travelling to Brazil to watch the […]
Club Med Bali Review
June 26, 2014 by Hasmita Nair • Bali, Travel • 0 Comments
It feels strange to write about one holiday while I’m on another. I’m writing from Islamorada in Florida Keys at the moment, and while I normally don’t write on holiday, I’m going to be travelling for the next 6 weeks, so I need to pace myself and try and combine some of my normal life into […]