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Romance is in the air at Brahman Hills this Valentines Day…

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Can you believe that the first month of the year is almost over, and Valentines is about 2 weeks away – we think 2019 is going to start flying way too soon! If you are looking for a great spoil special for that loved one during February – then you will want to check out this awesome special and start planning your romantic getaway in the magnificent Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal at Brahman Hills. Brahman Hills is a destination of choice for weddings, conferences and idyllic country escapes and offers visitors an onsite spa, restaurant, coffee bar, underground bar and restaurant – 89 on Copper – as well as a variety of eventing venues. From arrival, you will be wowed by not only the beautiful setting in the hills of the Blue Crane Nature Reserve where Brahman cattle and other wildlife roam free, to its comfortable accommodation, scrumptious food and ‘every…

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Our fave must have back to school (or work) goodies…

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Yup, it’s that time of the year again – back to school and work, but do not despair! Not only could anything be better than 2018 was – but we have rounded up our very favourite back to the grind items from the cool team at Typo – to brighten up your lunch box, your desk and just about anything about your day in general… keep it shining this year… Cool Everyday backpack Perfect for teens, or those of us who just never grew up. Plus a backpack distributes the weight evenly, so no more sore toting shoulders. The Everyday backpack from Typo is not only super roomy for all your must have items, but comes in a variety of stylish colours – from chic black, to pale blue, pink with sparkles and even an edgy marble variation. What’s not to love? Available from Typo R 299. (receive a free…

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In Events

ULTRA SA set to be the dance event of the year… again!

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If you love a good night out – dancing up a storm and listening to some of the hottest international and local EDM DJ’s in the world – then ULTRA 2019 is the place for you. EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music (as made popular by the likes of Skrillex and Deadmau5) and if you love a good beat, partying like you are twenty years old and enjoying the beats of some of the world top DJ’s then you do not want to miss out on the 2019 event. ULTRA has been lifting spirits (and the beat) for an incredible twenty years already internationally and was first hosted in Miami, USA in 1999! Although the main event is hosted in America – countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Mexico and Brazil have seen their own events being birthed – and so has South Africa, now entering it’s sixth year in…

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In Food & Drink

Food Trends For 2019 – What To Expect When You Dine Out

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We recently caught up with well-known local chef James Diack, who is the owner of The Brightside Group of restaurants, to find out what to expect from out dining experiences in the new year – what’s new, and what’s old news! James shared with us that source and cost will be the two largest driving forces for purchasing in 2019. This will shape what you see on your plate and also what you pay too. Chef James is all about sustainable food and farming and was recently awarded the SASSI Trailblazer Award for 2018. So, how we can be smarter about our food – knowing where it comes from and how it was farmed, and smarter with our money? Trend 1: Katsu Pork Katsu, which means “cutlet” in Japanese, refers to various cuts (often the cheaper cuts) of meat that’s been pounded to be really thin before cooking. The meat,…

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