Mangwanani Spa: Half-Day Couple Treatments
Mangwanani Spa is known throughout South Africa for being a consistently great place for relaxation and tranquility. So much so that this post probably doesn’t even need to be posted—but I’m running low on content so here it is😂. Husband and I were gifted a half-day treatment package from a high school friend of mine […]
8 Things To Do During a 10 Hour Layover at Singapore Changi Airport
I don’t expect this will be my only post of pastimes in Singapore Changi Airport during a layover but this was certainly the most time I’ve spent there thus far. My husband and I made a list of 8 things we wanted to do/ see before we arrived which helped a lot. So if you […]
Geochang’s 2026 Gamak Mountain Flower Festival
Before the clock runs out I have to share my pictures from Gamak Mountain at the gorgeous festival of purple and white flowers in Geochang. Korea has a lot of flower related festivals in spring and autumn and they just never get old! I still get that childlike excitement when I see fields of vibrant […]
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness: The First Set Book of My Master’s Course
There are four set texts in my English literature master’s course with the first one being Joseph Conrad’s Heart Of Darkness. This books has—and still is—taken me on quite an emotional journey 😵💫 but I’m so invested. What is Heart of Darkness About? Marlow, a British sailor, is sharing a story with his crew mates […]
Butcher Boys uMhlanga
I was tempted to call the post Butcher Boys uMhlanga Review but who am I kidding—we already know Butcher Boys is great! So really, this post is just a way for me to talk about the succulent steaks and amazing creamed spinach we ate during a family dinner there. Carpaccio and Prawn Starters As usual, […]
Becoming An English Literature Master’s Student At The Open University
If you’ve been reading my posts for a while you’ll know that last year was the pivotal point in what is now my journey toward a master’s qualification in English literature. I dedicated much of my time in 2025 to reigniting a reading hobby I’d let go of many years before. I used this very […]
Springboks vs Wales in Durban: My First Boks Game
The stars aligned ever so beautifully for me this July with a Springbok vs Wales rugby match taking place in my hometown just one day post arrival. After my years of declaring to everyone who’d listen that South Africa has the best rugby team in the world I figured it was about damn time that […]
The Expat’s Guide To Visiting Home For A Month
I love hearing from my fellow expats about their trips home because no matter where you’re from there are three things we all seek on our visits: food, family and tradition. I’ve yet to perfect my planning for trips home but I’ve learnt a lot over the past few years. So if you’re trying to […]
Singapore Airlines Increased My Layover From 1 Hour To 10
At this point, I’ve been on enough long haul flights to know that I prefer a short layover going and a longer one on return, so this 10-hour wait in Singapore was definitely not part of my plan. But it wasn’t all that unwelcome either. My Long-Haul Airline Of Choice Traveling over the summer holiday […]
My Favourite Date Night Spots In Daegu: Yakiniku Beef And Live Jazz
I love a reason to get dressed up, enjoy amazing food, and sip on quality cocktails. If you do too then this is a must-read Daegu date night guide. I’ll be sharing one of the best beef restaurants I’ve visited in Korea, along with the perfect spot for live jazz and cocktails after dinner. Let’s […]
