Javascript is required
Alicia Chamaillé logo

Words have the power to transport and transform. And whenever I feel tongue-tied, and lost for words, I can always find my voice on a well thought out page.

Switzerland's Sensational Scenery: A Rail Journey on the Glacier Express

Switzerland's Sensational Scenery: A Rail Journey on the Glacier Express

Thanks to Instagram I knew something about the Glacier Express that most people seemingly miss.

16-March-2024

Read More
Captivating Chur: A Day in Switzerland's Oldest Town

Captivating Chur: A Day in Switzerland's Oldest Town

The picturesque city is surrounded by tall snow-capped mountains, charming streets and hidden corners waiting to be explored.

03-March-2024

Read More
Roaming through Rome: A 48 Hour Guide

Roaming through Rome: A 48 Hour Guide

Italy's capital city is like the cool kid that invites you to all its haunts, hangouts, and hidden corners.

10-February-2024

Read More
Captivating Kaapsehoop: A 24-Hour Guide to the Enchanting Mining Village

Captivating Kaapsehoop: A 24-Hour Guide to the Enchanting Mining Village

Kaapsehoop oozes charm that invite weekend travellers to linger longer, enjoying the horses and abundance of nature.

23-July-2023

Read More
Paul Patisserie: Perfect Plates and Pastries

Paul Patisserie: Perfect Plates and Pastries

A patisserie serving up tasty French fare so good that the flavours "high five your tongue."

02-July-2023

Read More
Vergelegen Wine Estate: A Guide to its Grounds and Gardens

Vergelegen Wine Estate: A Guide to its Grounds and Gardens

We were enthralled by each mouthful, eliciting uhmms and ahhs of satisfaction – our heads bobbing in approval.

08-February-2023

Read More
Hazendal's Kleine Hazen Putting Park: Fun for the Whole Family

Hazendal's Kleine Hazen Putting Park: Fun for the Whole Family

We arrived on a hot Sunday morning, ready to swing into action and enjoy a fun-filled 30th birthday celebration.

22-January-2023

Read More
A Kruger Adventure: 24 hours at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp

A Kruger Adventure: 24 hours at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp

As the sun brushed the long grass alongside the road, the great boulder up ahead twitched.

18-December-2022

Read More
A Kruger Adventure: Satara Rest Camp

A Kruger Adventure: Satara Rest Camp

After an early dinner, we took a stroll around the camp and found our path being crossed by fierce feline: the mighty but small African Wild Cat.

17-December-2022

Read More
A Kruger Adventure: A Guide to Graskop’s Blyde River Canyon

A Kruger Adventure: A Guide to Graskop’s Blyde River Canyon

A sheer drop followed by a green forested valley and fields as far as the eye could see grabbed our attention.

16-December-2022

Read More
Book Review: The Midnight Library

Book Review: The Midnight Library

This fictional story with major self-help vibes, follows Nora as she finds herself in the space between life and death.

01-November-2022

Read More
Retreat Guest Farm: A Weekend in Piket-Bo-Berg

Retreat Guest Farm: A Weekend in Piket-Bo-Berg

I quickly realised that I'd struck gold with my find which exceeded every expectation.

03-September-2021

Read More
Book Review: The Dictionary of Lost Words

Book Review: The Dictionary of Lost Words

Pip Williams weaves a wonderfully whimsical story between real historical events.

31-July-2021

Read More
Book Review: The Road Trip

Book Review: The Road Trip

The Road Trip takes you on a journey through the past and present and from balmy summer days spent in Provence to a drive through the English and Scottish countryside.

07-July-2021

Read More
Simply Superb: The Scone Shack

Simply Superb: The Scone Shack

We spent an hour soaking up the sun, enjoying every morsel and petting every animal that came past.

23-June-2021

Read More
Picnics at Hazendal: Bountiful Babushka Baskets

Picnics at Hazendal: Bountiful Babushka Baskets

After two and a half hours of feasting, we were finally finished. We sat back, full, content and completely happy.

14-April-2021

Read More
Book Review: The Switch

Book Review: The Switch

They become entangled in each other’s lives with unexpected (and a few expected) results.

27-March-2021

Read More
Picnics at De Meye: Superb Seasonal Summer Baskets

Picnics at De Meye: Superb Seasonal Summer Baskets

Our ratings went out the window as our uhmms and ahhhs signalled our satisfaction with each passing dish.

07-December-2020

Read More
Book Review: City of Girls

Book Review: City of Girls

Vivian isn’t the most likeable of characters but for all her flaws, you’ll likely end up respecting her.

18-November-2020

Read More
Magoebaskloof: A Weekend Among the Tree Giants

Magoebaskloof: A Weekend Among the Tree Giants

As we drove further into the heart of the province, I hadn’t anticipated that the lush vegetation would rival - if not exceed - that of the Garden Route.

24-October-2020

Read More
Hike to Paarl Rock

Hike to Paarl Rock

Take in the sounds of countless birds, and the sites of fynbos, granite boulders and the sweeping Paarl valley below.

20-October-2020

Read More
Book Review: The Last Voyage of Mrs. Henry Parker

Book Review: The Last Voyage of Mrs. Henry Parker

It follows Evelyn Parker - Mrs P, as she’s affectionately known by two friends she makes on her final cruise - as she searches for her husband

10-October-2020

Read More
Book Review: The Authenticity Project

Book Review: The Authenticity Project

There were a few major surprises including one that felt so left field that I had to put the book down to process it.

20-August-2020

Read More
Champion of Gender Equality

Champion of Gender Equality

Wolpe, like so many South African women during the Struggle years, would step in whenever a political crisis occurred.

09-August-2020

Read More
Mont Rochelle’s Uitkyk Trail

Mont Rochelle’s Uitkyk Trail

Spurred forward by the very sight we could not believe we were seeing, we made it to the top of the peak with our mouths open in awe.

01-August-2020

Read More
VoiceMap: A Platform for Storytellers and Travellers

VoiceMap: A Platform for Storytellers and Travellers

VoiceMap was inspired by the love of travel and the power of storytelling.

24-July-2020

Read More
Book Review: The Flatshare

Book Review: The Flatshare

Even the predictable outcomes don’t seem to follow conventional tropes leaving the reader frustrated in the best way possible.

26-June-2020

Read More
Travel Memory: Encountering the Giants of the Garden Route

Travel Memory: Encountering the Giants of the Garden Route

We drove around for the first 40 minutes with only herds of zebras, warthogs and meerkats (hello, Timon and Pumbaa), some of the four hundred Cape buffalo in the park and a variety of buck in sight.

01-May-2020

Read More
Wine Tasting in Provence

Wine Tasting in Provence

In Provence, we visit wine estates – or rather, we visit ‘caves’ – to conduct business.

01-November-2019

Read More
Royal Tea at The Silo Hotel

Royal Tea at The Silo Hotel

Come hungry – and in your most comfortable loose-waisted pants.

01-July-2019

Read More
Drum Restaurant in Stellenbosch Sadly Closed

Drum Restaurant in Stellenbosch Sadly Closed

Family-run eatery hitting all the right flavour notes.

01-May-2019

Read More
High Tea at Lanzerac’s Striking Manor Kitchen

High Tea at Lanzerac’s Striking Manor Kitchen

Lanzerac’s offering is a decidedly decadent and sophisticated affair.

01-January-2019

Read More
Lekker Vegan: Guilt-Free Burgers, Gatsbys and Nuggets

Lekker Vegan: Guilt-Free Burgers, Gatsbys and Nuggets

Lip-smacking vegan junk food in Cape Town’s East City!

01-December-2018

Read More
Getting the Signature Treatment at Majeka House Spa

Getting the Signature Treatment at Majeka House Spa

The African Goddess Facial – otherwise known as 90 minutes of pure bliss – is their signature treatment.

01-September-2018

Read More
Ka Pa Tée: Cape Town's Dedicated Tea Bar Moves Online

Ka Pa Tée: Cape Town's Dedicated Tea Bar Moves Online

The ritual of tea – brewing, pouring, drinking and enjoying.

01-December-2017

Read More
Externalising Our Memory Hardware

Externalising Our Memory Hardware

According to some researchers, the Internet is making us into superficial thinkers with scattered thoughts unable to concentrate or focus.

01-November-2014

Read More