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Are we friendly or what?

Posted on 18 October 2011 by Amanda

Published on MyPE website SA Tourism’s report on how the overseas traveller experienced us, the South African’s, during their visit to our shores and sadly we South African’s ranked between 7 to 10th on friendliness.    Personally I’ve always thought that … Continue reading →

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Mother of the bride …

Posted on 13 October 2011 by Amanda

Stressful I tell you, stressful, being the mother of the bride! Eldest daughter and on approval beau decided after being together for 11 years, of which they have lived in sin for the last five, at long last, are getting … Continue reading →

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My love affair with coffee

Posted on 7 October 2011 by Amanda

Most people I know have some sort of ‘addiction’ for lack of a better word.  Some eat chocolates, others the advertised everywhere in your face black soft drink, I know of a person that eats blocks and blocks of cheese … Continue reading →

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Port Elizabeth bed and breakfast, the way Granny did it …

Posted on 26 April 2011 by Amanda

After Cape Town Port Elizabeth is the oldest city in South Africa.  The old historical section is divided by Russel Road into two neighbourhoods, on the one side Central and the other Richmond Hill.  Other than being one of the … Continue reading →

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Richmond Hill Port Elizabeth

Posted on 29 March 2011 by Amanda

In the book Port Elizabeth in Bygone Days by J.J. Redgrave, on page 109 he writes “On the site of the present Richmond Hill ….” indicating that the suburb of Richmond Hill is at least 55 years old as the book … Continue reading →

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Bed and Breakfast Port Elizabeth

Posted on 25 March 2011 by Amanda

There are many Bed and Breakfast establishments in Port Elizabeth and finding the right accommodation to suit your needs might prove to be a little daunting.  Port Elizabeth is known as the 10 minute city, but this perception really depends … Continue reading →

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Affordable Accommodation in Port Elizabeth

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Amanda

Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape is not only known as the friendly city but also as the perfect holiday destination, with everything you could possibly wish for and more to be found in our area. Accommodation on offer is wide and … Continue reading →

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Guest House in Port Elizabeth

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Amanda

When our children left home, we were left with this huge house and all these empty bedrooms.  Opening a bed and breakfast or guest house in Port Elizabeth was the logical next step and honestly I loved my new occupation … Continue reading →

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Reason a day to stay in Richmond Hill

Posted on 31 October 2010 by Amanda

When we moved to Port Elizabeth some years back we had many reasons to want to stay in Richmond Hill and the longer we live here the more reasons we have.  Well dear reader, that was the gist of a … Continue reading →

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Affordable Port Elizabeth

Posted on 6 October 2010 by Amanda

Willow Cottage Bed and Breakfast is centrally situated in historic Richmond Hill Port Elizabeth.  Affordable luxury and true South African hospitality with double, twin and family rooms all en-suite and private. Keeping with the atmosphere of history and culture all … Continue reading →

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