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Top 5 High Tea Spots in Cape Town
I love High Tea. I love the whole idea of an afternoon of tea! Here are my top 5 high tea’s to be celebrated | Pure Photography
Ghat walls of Varanasi
Exploring the Ghat walls of Varanasi was thrilling. Especially, if you love photography. India is bright and different! My adventure in Varanasi was way to short! Only spending three nights there. And four days was a blur, buzz and a very spiritual visit. I felt very emotional and couldn’t believe what I saw. It’s a …
Meet the Painted Dogs: Africa’s Wild Dogs in Spotted Coats
Seeing the painted dog on Safari is a thrilling experience. A safari is an adventure through the wild, searching for wildlife in the bush. | Pure Photography
Social Media: A field of Landmines
As we navigate through life, we find ourselves stuck in the Social Media wave. Read how I feel about these platforms and their dangers.
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
One of the greatest gifts Africa offers is the sense of space. At Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge, the vastness of this wild continent is truly all around you.
My Top 5 Boutique Hotels in the Cape Winelands
Are you seeking a unique and immersive experience, check out my top five Boutique hotels in the Cape Winelands. Offering you, a perfect blend of luxury, personalized service, and the breathtaking beauty of wine country. The Cape Winelands are synonymous with elegance, charm, and exceptional wines. Let me share my personal best. Allow me, to …
My Secret Garden
There is something really special about just sitting in my secret garden. My Secret Garden It’s a quietness, peace and tranquility. The plants, that whisper in the breeze, the snails that slide along the creeper. To the menace of the buzzing fly. And watching the army of ants, make their way home. Stopping and greeting …
My Top 5 Bucket List Icons
I celebrate my top 5 travel bucket list I have experienced so far! There are so many more to see, but here are my favourites. Pure Photography | Copyright
The Untamed Beauty: A Photographic Safari Adventure in Africa
A Photographic safari in Africa is a journey into the heart of the wild, where nature reveals its most spectacular and untamed wonders. For us, photography enthusiasts, presents an unparalleled opportunity to capture the raw beauty of the African wilderness. From majestic creatures roaming freely across vast landscapes to the breathtaking sunsets that paint the …
Head over Hills
Head over Hills is a unique 5-star luxury retreat situated on the beautiful edge of the iconic Knysna heads. Accommodation and world-class views are the perfect backdrop for a well-deserved celebration of a special occasion.
The Jewel of the Bosphorus: Istanbul
Ever since I can remember, I have always been fascinated with Istanbul. I was fortunate enough to travel through Turkey many times over a span of a number of years. Exploring the south, the Europe side and the Asian side. Istanbul is a bustling Let me share a few of my favourite things. Nestled between …
Gin, fresh flowers & fudge
Sip on Musgrave Gin or Six Dogs Gin, many craft beers to choose from, fresh juices and then pick your way through the most gourmet upmarket food, I have experienced at a Market. | Pure Photography copyright
A Day Exploring New Delhi
A Day Exploring New Delhi By a Curious Travel Blogger with a Camera in Hand Exploring New Delhi is like stepping into a vibrant mosaic of tradition, modernity, and sheer energy. It’s loud, colorful, fragrant, chaotic, and utterly captivating. This is the capital of India, where history stands proudly next to skyscrapers, and ancient alleyways …
On Safari at Kwandwe
My second passion is to be on safari. I am like a chameleon, I can blend into any place, city or country. I get lost in the motion and am fascinated by people, temples, colours and lots, lots more.
A Flirty Affair with Flavour: Lunch at Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
From the exceptional service to the fine dining and excellent wine pairing. I experienced the stunning Lunch Food & wine pairing, which was simply magical. | Pure Photography copyright
summer flowers
Everyone always wanted to get married, have a party or baby shower in my mothers garden. Such happy memories for me .flower blooms | pure photography copyright
The Joy of Thrifting
Watching my mother in a second hand shop is like watching a child coming alive in a sweet shop. As I keep a eye on my mother, she walks around a cluttered shop of smelly old fashioned collectibles, from old vintage radios, to cars to antique furniture, to photography from decades ago of strange men and woman, that have since passed.
About Me
Hello. My name is Lauren and I am a freelance photographer and blogger, living in Cape Town, South Africa. I love taking beautiful stylish photos, filled with passion.
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