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Why You Should Go on a Dream Yoga Retreat in the Magaliesberg

March 20, 2021 jennavans Leave a comment

I’ve always known that dreams hold a lot of significance, but it is only since signing up for a dream yoga retreat hosted by Johlene Vinova from Rainbow Dreaming early last year that I’ve started to pay a lot more attention to them.

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Posted in: South Africa, Yoga Filed under: dream yoga, magaliesberg, yoga, yoga retreat
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Things to Do in Pretoria with a Friend

July 7, 2020 jennavans 6 Comments

After many years of living in Pretoria, one thing that I’ve noticed is that people who grew up here either…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa Filed under: Brazil, Brooklyn Mall, coffee, Fidel Namisi, Melina Meletakos, Pretoria, things to do in Pretoria
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How to Go on a Date in Pretoria (and Joburg)

April 23, 2020 jennavans 4 Comments

As I’ve been recently reminded by more than one person, the chances of going on a date with someone again,…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa Filed under: Cape Town, dating, Joburg, Pretoria, Royale, WeWork, Workshop 55
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Why I’m Glad I Went to the Yoco Exchange Small Business Summit

March 17, 2020 jennavans Leave a comment

After President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement last night, it’s difficult to believe that I could have attended an event like the…

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Posted in: South Africa Filed under: 1 Fox, entrepreneurs, Johannesburg, Musa Kalenga, South Africa, Yoco Exchange, Yoco Exchange Small Business Summit

5 Things I Learnt at the Tshwane Tourism Association (TTA) Showcase

February 26, 2020 jennavans 2 Comments

Last year, I decided that instead of writing SEO copy about vacuum cleaners, that I would do my best to…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa, Travel Filed under: #PretoriaBucketList, 3@Marion, accommodation, attractions, Ditsong Museum of Natural History, museums, Pretorua, tourism, Tshwane, Tshwane Tourism Association (TTA)
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Tips for Visiting the Kimiad Walking Trail in Pretoria

January 21, 2020 jennavans 2 Comments

As with so many of the things I get up to in Pretoria, there’s usually a trail of conversations, suggestions…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa Filed under: beer, golf, hiking, Kimiad Golf Course and Driving Range, Kimiad Walking Trail, Pretoria, Pretoria East, proteas
Hillside Stupa at the BRC

4 Reasons to Visit the Buddhist Retreat Centre in Ixopo

January 9, 2020 jennavans 2 Comments

Since hearing about their recipe book, Quiet Food, many years ago, the Buddhist Retreat Centre in Ixopo has been at…

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Posted in: South Africa, Travel Filed under: birding, BRC, buddhism, Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, meditation, mindfulness, nature
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How I Found Out That Drag is for Everyone at Platteland

December 20, 2019 jennavans Leave a comment

Platteland in Centurion isn’t the first place I thought I’d go to see a drag show, but in hindsight, it’s…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa, Thinking Filed under: Alaska 5000, Centurion, drag, live venue, Platteland, Pretoria, theatre
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Fine Dining in Pretoria at Fermier Restaurant

December 12, 2019 jennavans Leave a comment

If you’re anything like me, the closest you’ve come to regular fine dining is watching Chef’s Table. However, I have…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa, Travel Filed under: bullfrogs, farm style, Fermier Restaurant, fine dining, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria
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A Visit to the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria

November 22, 2019 jennavans Leave a comment

I’d been hearing about the Javett Art Centre for a while, but only got the chance to go and see…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa Filed under: art, Javett Art Centre, Mary Sibande, museums, Pretoria, University of Pretoria

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