I don’t need to remind you about South Africa’s premiere social event happening on Saturday – the annual L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Horse Race at Kenilworth Race Course in Cape Town. And if you haven’t got your ducks in a row, best you pop down to Computicket right now to secure your tickets. Rather I should […]
In November I alerted you about the Seth Rotherham feature in the ELLE Magazine. I didn’t publish it in full on these pages, as the magazine was still in circulation. It is now off the shelves and has coincidentally become one of their most successful issues ever. Weird.. especially with that issue of YOU Magazine […]
Any Capetonian worth their salt should know about Olympia Café in Kalk Bay – where a complete disregard for decor is met head on with possibly the most incredible food you will ever experience. And the staff believe it too, as we (The Muse and I) arrived at the front door last weekend, just in […]
Yesterday’s Good Morning Headlines made mention of the Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, which officially opened on January 4, 2010. The Burj Dubai [photo: boston.com] But it’s not just the tallest building in the world, it’s also: Current records • Tallest skyscraper to top of spire: 818 m (2,684 ft) (previously Taipei […]
Yesterday I “tweeted” something about the magical road that transports you from the new Green Point circle (next to the stadium) directly to the Waterfront (the preferred back entry near the Radisson hotel). There is no easier route to get to the Waterfront. Even if I was driving into town from the N2, I would […]
It’s one thing if a kid grasps music or gets the rhythm of a song. But it’s something quite different when one finds a very young kid who genuinely FEELS a song and proceeds to rock out like a fully grown front man. You need to see this to believe it! CLICK HERE to play […]
I’m writing this from the roof of the Cape Royale hotel (the ‘Sky Bar’) as I wolf down another pint of beer. This, naturally after the obligatory bloody Mary – one of the hallmarks of hotel holiday living. Such is life at the Cape Royale hotel – it just feels like a holiday. Not to […]
Are you reading this from work or from home? If you’re at work then we may need to have a chat. Maybe you ned to pop down to 2oceansvibe Jobs and see what there is available in the line of non-9-to-5 jobs! ‘Cos then you can find a job and live the holiday! Status Quo […]
As those messages come in thick and fast, The UK Showbiz Guy and I crafted this, the ultimate Christmas festive wishes SMS: “May you and all those you love, dance in the sunshine of a blessed and festive christmastide. May the light of love shine on all your dreams, wishes and dreams. Here’s hoping that […]
The 2oceansvibe slogan, “Work is a sideline, Live the holiday” is widely accepted as the ultimate ideal. In order for work to be a sideline, one needs to avoid full-time 9 to 5 employment at all costs. Unless you’re working for yourself. But in order to get your own thing going, you need spare time. […]
Yesterday we brought you images of the gang of individuals stalking Springbok Captain, John Smit, at every book signing that he goes to (for the launch of his new book – “Captain in the Cauldron.“ They were up in arms over some things that were said in John’s book and have been following him around […]
The New Year emails are coming in thick and fast, so I think I’ll just nip it in the bud.. Here it is, 2oceansvibers. This is where it’s happening.. HQ New Years Event 2009/2010, brought to you by kreame, Caveau and HQ Tickets to HQ New Years Eve. This is THE party: This year guests […]
We’ve chatted about these guys before – Luxury4Less – the guys who sell limited stock discounted luxury items online. They got 500 signups on the first day and those of you who did it will know why. With Christmas around the corner, I can’t not tell you about deals on luxury goods – I mean, […]
Springbok captain, John Smit, is currently on a whirlwind book signing tour of South Africa. From Margate to Canal Walk, fans are arriving in their droves, just to get a glimpse of the global superhero and, God willing, an autograph. Not that one should expect complete support at these events, as we witness this adorable […]
I am writing this post from my iPhone. Currently at the SA Golf Open and received this in my email on my iPhone from Lauren M. Naughty..
Have you ever typed your name into Google, followed by “is” and then a space? You really should, it’s fairly hilarious. Google uses historical searches for similar phrases and gives quickview suggestions are what you more than likely want to search for – thus saving you nano seconds of your time. It’s those little things […]
I finally grew tired of pimple-faced teenagers pestering me about why I hadn’t joined Twitface yet. So yesterday I sat down and opened my MyTube web browser and decided it was time to hunker down for a month to learn how to work this seemingly silly but – according to my Google machine – financially […]
Personally, I’ve never liked those Santa Claus photo ops. Whether I’m in them or not, I just don’t dig it. They’re dodgy and the guy in the suit is almost always a pedophile – it’s practically a pre-requisite. The ones that aren’t pedophiles are working for the Feds anyway; and the replacement sucks, so fuck […]
They seriously should have called it OnlineBrowniePoints.co.za instead of WooliesHampers.co.za, because that is essentially what it is. It’s an online machine that produces brownie points in exchange for a few mouse clicks and a credit card number. Seriously. It’s quite silly. Remember that hamper I bought last week for Marina, to celebrate the birth of […]
Is it just sitting there on the table? Annoying you? It’s such a small amount of money, but we all know that the cost is not what we are fearing – it’s the queues at the Traffic Department – oh, the pain! When is the best time to get there? And, when I get there, […]
What do The Parlotones, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Johnny Clegg, FreshlyGround, an 18-piece Big Band Jazz Group, Swan Lake Ballet and ABBA have in common? I’ll tell you what they have in common – they’re all a part of the latest, most unique, globally recognised festival Cape Town has ever seen. I give you, AQUA FESTIVAL! […]
Twas a mere month ago that we brought you stunning images of that gentleman who risked his life hanging onto the back of a truck. Sigh.. such is the public transport situation these days. Not to be outdone, this chap took things to the next level and rode on TOP of a vehicle. “Just stay […]
Boom! Just like that, your day has changed for the better. But not just this day, I’m talking about the days 28-31 January, 2010, which sees God’s favourite TV show coming to Cape Town. That’s right, my sweet smelling friends, Jeremy Clarkson and the crew are stopping by as part of their Top Gear Live […]
Suffice to say, if you did NOT receive an email confirming you have won tickets to the 2010 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate horse race, then you did not win.. Well done to Michael, Raoul, Alex, Dan and Ryan! To the rest of you… better luck next time! Not that it’s all over for you! Heavens, […]
Most Capetonians will know all about the radically powerful wind that was blowing on Sunday. Whilst the Safe House stood strong and came out the other side unscathed, the same can not be said for Wembley Square – the Faircape development in Gardens. Roof sheeting on the road from Wembley Square’s roof (left) The roof […]
My skill-set is widely discussed and it’s a given that long-distance running comes as easy to me as horse whispering. It was for that exact reason that I accepted Runner’s World Magazine’s invitation to do the Two Oceans Marathon. They were clearly aware of the fact that I do the same course most weeks – […]
SA #1 and future World Surf Champion, Jordy Smith , gives us another reason to like his vibe. He’s obviously got TONS of surfboards in his “quiver,” but I did not realise that each of his boards has a girl painted it. A different girl for every board. He doesn’t call them his “boards,” he […]
I know what you’re thinking. How can it get to this level? It’s quite silly, really – it’s like we’re playing this game on “easy” mode.. Behold, the ULTIMATE Christmas gift.. Due to the overwhelming amount of awesome videos on 2oceansvibe, you can’t be expected to watch it all – and let’s face it, not […]
Skattie.com have finally gone and done what everyone was asking for. They’ve put together a comprehensive list of South African personalities with Twitter accounts! South African Celebrities on Twitter – CLICK HERE I shouldn’t use the word “comprehensive” as the guys at Skattie have asked me to tell you to TWEET any additions to @skattielife […]
There are many reasons why The Rock is a 2oceansvibe Character – not least of which being his ability to find such incredible pieces of greatness as this. Behold, the Tiger Woods online arcade game. This is NOT a drill The aim is to drive Tiger safely out of Elin’s grips, and ensure that his […]