Food and drink Archives - Adrian Rorvik Travel Expert https://www.travelogue.tv/category/food-and-drink/ Taking You Places Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:55:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Fordoun- For all the right reasons https://www.travelogue.tv/fordoun-south-africa-sangoma-unique/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:36:53 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2913 Sensory Surrounds My favourite places seem to be family owned or run and Fordoun Hotel and Spa is one such place. All five senses celebrate at five-star Fordoun … and then further celebrate as birth is given to their sixth sibling. It happens in an extremely romantic setting; weeping willows with their gentle flowing boughs, [...]

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]]> The Royal Portfolio, South Africa https://www.travelogue.tv/the-royal-portfolio-south-africa/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:48:50 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=3428 A Royal Flush Some of the best stories begin with “Once upon a time”. Such a time was 1999, when Liz and Phil Biden decided to convert their holiday home in the African bush into what is now Royal Malewane. located in the Thornybush Private Game Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National [...]

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]]> Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate- a country dream https://www.travelogue.tv/val-du-charron-wine-and-leisure-estate-a-country-dream/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 21:38:53 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=3183 The post Val du Charron Wine and Leisure Estate- a country dream appeared first on Adrian Rorvik Travel Expert.

]]> Distillery 031- Gateway to the Spirit World https://www.travelogue.tv/distillery-031-a-home-run/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:33:52 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2832 “I call this my gateway spirit” said Andrew, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. Well, through the gateway, down the hatch and the rabbit hole and colour me impressed, well impressed! Andrew Rall, owner of Durban's Distillery 031 is a singular man whose burgeoning craft distillery is a portal to some unique, top-notch craft [...]

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]]> 293 On Komba- What’s in a Name? https://www.travelogue.tv/293-on-komba/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 06:39:45 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=1603 “I always wondered what freedom was. Well now I’ve found it” said Marcine. Marcine Cooper- owner of 293 On Komba off the north-western coast of the Madagascar mainland- and hubby Ian visited on a life changing holiday. They decided Nosy Komba (Komba Island) was the spot for them. From a farm in South Africa’s arid [...]

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]]> Chobe Water Villas- Inspiring Tranquility https://www.travelogue.tv/chobe-water-villas-inspiring-tranquility/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:59:37 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2851 Crossing the wide expanse of Chobe waters from Botswana to Namibia, all one sees is the row of A-frame peaks, like the zigzagged scales on a crocodile’s tail. Grinning Gilbert sees us safely onto the sturdy boardwalk-jetty and then… Secluded Sophistication A tranquil, sophisticated ambience is endorsed by the warm, welcome smiles of graceful Subiya [...]

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]]> Grootbos Private Nature Reserve- something very special https://www.travelogue.tv/grootbos-private-nature-reserve-something-very-special/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:26:31 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2642 Spring is sprung, but winter is coming- or have you not been following blockbuster series Game of Thrones? And when it does, I’d recommend heading to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in the Western Cape. Yip, the Cape of Storms, in winter. Botany, Bespoke, Community Luxurious Grootbos is a favourite for me and travellers return time [...]

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]]> Ooh La La Réunion! https://www.travelogue.tv/ooh-la-la-reunion/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:22:54 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2288 Nico Cyprien continued exclaiming animatedly long after he was out of sight- and very likely when out of earshot- as he rappelled down the waterfall on the Fleur Jaune in Cilaos, high up on Réunion Island which lies between Madagascar and Mauritius. It says a lot about an island only 51km at its widest and [...]

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]]> Q’s Review- The Royal in Riebeek https://www.travelogue.tv/qs-review-the-royal-in-riebeek/ https://www.travelogue.tv/qs-review-the-royal-in-riebeek/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2018 12:41:03 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2248 My Valentines evening was not romantic. No. Anything but. I’d been deep in consultation all day and was feeling emotionally drained, in spite of the days triumphs. My client, the wry and dry Robert Brendel, proprietor of Riebeek Kasteel’s Royal Hotel where Q is working on an exciting new refurb is demanding, but with an [...]

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]]> https://www.travelogue.tv/qs-review-the-royal-in-riebeek/feed/ 1 La Vanilleraie, Reunion Island https://www.travelogue.tv/la-vanilleraie-reunion-island/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:57:29 +0000 http://169.239.217.22/~travelog/?p=2130 Smooth as good Bourbon I like, nay love, vanilla- the taste, the smell, the textures, the colours. And I’ve tried it wherever I’ve found it- synthetic and genuine essence off shop shelves and in candle factories, pods from who knows where, from Zanzibar, Mauritius, pungent large specimens from Madagascar- all of them different in quality [...]

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