Recently took a whirlwind trip to the US and back to see my daughter get married. It was a great reminder of the importance of in-person time with family and what a pain long haul travel can be.

When the days get cooler, it’s harvest time. We enjoyed the inaugural Harvest Festival at Rickety Bridge, complete with mimosa, delightful snacks, and grape harvesting, followed by a lively stomping session, creating memorable moments in the vineyards.

The first thing that you notice about Babylonstoren is the entry fee. Once you get beyond that (and turn it into an annual pass) you’ll find an estate that is more than just a wine farm.

Hidden Valley is a hidden gem nestled on the slope of Heldeberg Mountain. A beautiful tasting room, exceptional wines, and a shaded nature trail to explore around the dam make Hidden Valley a wine farm you need to visit.

An E-bike tour through the winelands, two wine farms, three tastings, and a boatload of memories.

A new year is full of possibilities. Here at Biltong and Bourbon, I’m grabbing the reigns with both hands and riding into a year of changes and growth. I hope ya’ll continue to come along for the ride.

2023 has been a heck of a year. From getting my visa approved to the Springbok Rugby Championship to learning astrophotography, it’s been wonderful. Two years in South Africa and life just gets better every single day. I can’t wait to see what 2024 brings.

Of all the things I’ve had to learn since moving to South Africa, rugby was one I just didn’t think I could do…until the Rugby World Cup. Now I’m a proud member of Springbok Nation and completely Bok Befok.

The NFL brought their Fan Experience to Cape Town and butt fumbled what would have been a huge opportunity to introduce American football to South Africa.

They say home is where the heart is and my heart is in South Africa. When my time comes, scatter my ashes in the vineyards and let me roam this beautiful place forever.

‘n boer maak ‘n plan, or ‘a farmer makes a plan’, is a common saying here in South Africa. Loadshedding is getting worse and the predictions for this winter are hectic. So, we made a plan and here are some suggestions for surviving during the blackouts.

Cruise is a joyful, thought provoking, and heartbreaking trip through the uncertainty of the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic as viewed through the lens of London’s gay community in 1980’s Soho.

Calling Us Home is a brilliant new musical that is a story of hope, a story of love, and a story of home. A Proudly South African performance that is definitely not to be missed.

This year, my 50th, the great adventure will be experiencing 50 new wine farms by the time I turn 51.

The immigration journey is long, hard, stressful, and expensive. It shouldn’t be. If there’s one thing my journey taught me, it’s that it’s time for immigration systems to adapt to today’s world.

It’s official. After 405 days of waiting, I finally received my visa making me an official resident of South Africa.

It doesn’t matter what you’re looking for, Cape Town has an adventure for you. Whether it’s time out in nature with the animals, some adrenaline rush, or just relaxing with some good food and wine, you’re guaranteed to find that perfect thing to make your Cape Town experience one you’ll never forget.

Du Vin restaurant on the Kanu wine farm does amazing Asian fusion food. Whether it’s Korean BBQ, sushi, Bao Buns, or Shrimp and Sobu Noodle, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The last few weeks have been very hot with a 100% chance of greater than Stage 4 loadshedding. To say South Africans are gatvol heading into the holiday season is an understatement.

Wine, food, a beautiful view, and an amazing wife to share it all with. What else could someone ask for in celebrating their 50th birthday?