If there is one place to base yourself for Hermanus’ legendary whale-watching season, it is 1 Marine Drive Boutique Hotel & Spa. Perched above the sweeping coastline of Walker Bay and moments from the famous Cliff Path, this elegant boutique retreat puts you at the very heart of the action. From June to November, when … Continue Reading
Few foods evoke South African nostalgia quite like the humble boerie roll. It’s the unmistakable scent of boerewors sizzling over hot coals, the soft white roll waiting patiently on the side, sweet fried onions, smoky smoor and that inevitable first, gloriously messy bite. It’s a meal woven into the fabric of weekends, from rugby matches … Continue Reading
Last Friday, while on a press trip to Hermanus to experience the beautiful boutique hotel 1 Marine Drive (more on that soon), I swapped dry land for the open ocean with Marine Dynamics, one of South Africa’s leading marine ecotourism companies based in Gansbaai. Known for its responsible whale watching, Marine Big 5 cruises and … Continue Reading
There’s something wonderfully convivial about gathering around a fire to share a meal. It slows you down, invites conversation and turns a meal into an experience rather than simply something to eat. That’s exactly what awaits at Yakiniku, the intimate Japanese-style grill house tucked away on Cape Town’s Harrington Street, where exceptional ingredients, glowing coals … Continue Reading
I’ve always believed that life isn’t made up of grand gestures so much as it is the accumulation of small pleasures – the fragrance you reach for each morning, the perfect glass of red wine at the end of the week or a quiet winter walk that reminds you just how beautiful the world can … Continue Reading
There are certain skincare products that quietly earn a permanent place in your routine. They don’t rely on flashy marketing or impossible promises—they simply deliver, day after day, until you realise you can’t imagine your skincare ritual without them. That’s exactly what has happened with the new Nuxe Nuxuriance Ultra Anti-Dark Spot + Anti-Ageing Cream … Continue Reading
As someone who naturally gravitates towards hydrating, luminous foundation formulas, I have to admit I approached the new NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation with a healthy dose of scepticism. Matte foundations have never really been my first choice. With normal-to-dry, mature skin, I usually find they can emphasise texture or leave my complexion looking … Continue Reading
Some evenings simply stay with you long after they’ve ended. They’re not just about beautiful surroundings or exceptional food, but about the people, the conversations and those little thoughtful details that make an experience feel truly special. My recent trip to Johannesburg for the Vichy Tribe dinner was exactly that—a celebration of skincare, friendship and … Continue Reading
I’m Candice-Lee Kannemeyer, and I live in the inspiringly beautiful city of Cape Town with my husband and daughter. Read more →
