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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

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
Alaska 5000 Platteland Centurion

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
Entrance to Fermier Restaurant Pretoria

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
Mary Sibande Sophie Javett Art Centre

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
Mushroom Foraging in Pretoria

How to Go Mushroom Foraging in Pretoria

November 12, 2019 jennavans Leave a comment

A few weekends ago, I planned to do nothing. Nothing, except for relax at home, sleep, and do yoga teacher…

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Posted in: Pretoria Filed under: Bishop Bird Nature Area, Centurion, fungus, mushroom, mushroom foraging, Pretoria
Drumming Circle at Klitsgras

Tips for Visiting a Drumming Circle at Klitsgras

October 18, 2019 jennavans Leave a comment

I’d heard about the drumming circle at Klitsgras that happens every second weekend out on Garstfontein Road from many people,…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa Filed under: drumming circle, Garstfontein, Klitsgras, Pretoria, vegan fair
Bruna's Italian Lasagna Making Pretoria

Bruna’s Italian: A Little Bit of Italy in Pretoria

October 11, 2019 jennavans 3 Comments

I’ve known Bruna Green from Bruna’s Italian since I was little. She’s one of my mom’s best friends, so I’ve…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa Filed under: Airbnb, catering, food, Italy, Pretoria
Electric Picnic Stage

Thoughts on Enjoying A Different Kind of Electric Picnic

September 30, 2019 jennavans 2 Comments

I went to a festival called Electric Picnic in Ireland in August 2012. It was my first international music festival…

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Posted in: Pretoria, South Africa, Travel Filed under: Electric Picnic, Half-Sister, Orion Sky, Pretoria, Wêreld

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