The AHOY Boutique Hotel in Humewood is a very impressive wine cellar equipped with a boat shaped bar and stocked with an amazing variety of alcohol from all over the world. I was invited to a whisky tasting there the other day and was really impressed with not just the wine cellar but also with … Continue reading Whisky tasting at AHOY Boutique Hotel
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Sidewalk cafe
Not long ago a well known Port Elizabeth personality was featured in an insert on SABC3 magazine program Top Billing. He was taken around Johannesburg on an outing and while having coffee at a sidewalk cafe in the city he was asked if there were restaurants like that in Port Elizabeth. His comment, "No, cause … Continue reading Sidewalk cafe
Kelly Vlei
A weekend or two ago we attended a birthday party at Mike's Kitchen on Buffelsfontein Road in Mount Pleasant. I grew up in Mount Pleasant so the area holds many good memories and looking out the restaurant's windows I saw one (or what's left of it) of the many place that form part of those … Continue reading Kelly Vlei
Steam Whistle Stop at Sedgefield Station
The Sedgefield Station was a popular spot with tourists while the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe was still running past there twice a day, but since the tracks were damaged in the floods of 2006, traffic to the station has slowed down... drastically. This wasn't good news for Joe and Louisa who own the Steam Whistle Stop coffee shop in … Continue reading Steam Whistle Stop at Sedgefield Station
Jazzburys Restaurant – Mossel Bay
I haven't really mastered the art of food photography, but there is nothing wrong with some food porn every now and then.I struck it lucky on our recent visit to Mossel Bay by being invited to bring the family for a meal at the excellent Jazzbury Restaurant. Its not the usual family burger joint like … Continue reading Jazzburys Restaurant – Mossel Bay
Beach Hotel Verandah
One of the popular lunch and dinner spots on the Port Elizabeth beachfront is the Verandah Restaurant at the Beach Hotel. Sitting out on the verandah it self, the spot has a great view of Hobie Beach, Shark Rock Pier and Algoa Bay. I was at the hotel for a half day session and didn't … Continue reading Beach Hotel Verandah
Cherry Place
Cherry Place in Walmer is one of the many intimate coffee shops / restaurants that has been springing up all over Port Elizabeth. The premises, home to the highly successful events company Red Cherry Adventures, also houses a conference facility. One of the activities they offer is fire walking which is done on the fire … Continue reading Cherry Place
Game Lodge cuisine
The lodges on the private game reserves around Port Elizabeth doesn't just dish up the most amazing game sightings, but also some of the most delectable foods you can imagine. Best of all is that non two are the same. Visitors are treated to royal meals three times a day with high teas and sundowner … Continue reading Game Lodge cuisine
Plane on a pillar
One of the slightly unusual sights outside the Port Elizabeth Airport is an Impala MkI sitting on top of a pillar next to Aviators Pub and Grill. It kinda looks like a scene from a SciFi movie with a spaceship docked at a space diner. The Impalas were used as training aircraft by the SA … Continue reading Plane on a pillar
Tolbos Country and Coffee Shop
The Gamtoos River Valley is a beautiful area just west of Port Elizabeth. It is a farming area producing mainly citrus and potatoes and an awesome option for a weekend or day getaway out of the city and into the scenic countryside. At the heart of the Gamtoos Valley is the town of Patensie and … Continue reading Tolbos Country and Coffee Shop
Firefly the Travel Guy 