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There is nothing quite like the feeling of setting off on that first morning with the car loaded and the open road calling. Knowing that for the next couple of weeks you are free as a bird to travel how … Continued

We took a trip into Die Hel this week (www.hedonisthippy.com/die-hel/) as not being far from us, it’s a fairly short trip. The road in and out is pretty awe-inspiring for not only its views, but its switchbacks and hair pin … Continued

Who would have believed in a town the size of Prince Albert that it would boast a world-class theatre/movie showroom? But much to the appreciation of locals (and visitors) it does. Renovated from the old petrol station – an art … Continued

Still Buying It started out with an ad selling a copper still. Being home brewers of beer and some fruit liqueurs, we couldn’t resist the idea of acquiring a still and adding mampoer to our repertoire. Apart from the fact … Continued

A different destination Let’s go wine tasting in Bot Rivier turned out to be not so straight forward. Who’d have guessed we’d bring home a puppy amongst the wine boxes? We’d arrived at Luddite Wine farm (www.luddite.co.za), without an appointment … Continued

It’s where I live. As an ex-Londoner it’s not exactly where I expected to end up but I love it. Travelling and writing about offbeat destinations (www.hedonisthippy.com) I came across this quirky place years ago. Off the beaten track Not … Continued