My Week with the Jaecoo J7 SHS: South Africa’s New Head-Turner Lauren Zuidema·07/10/2025From the minute I stepped into the Jaecoo J7 SHS—it fit like a glove, immediately familiar and surprisingly...FeaturedMotoring
Cool Then, Cooler Now: The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Life + Reignites a Classic Lauren Zuidema·25/09/2025There’s something about the Volkswagen Golf that instantly takes me back. I can still picture my first “real”...Motoring
Major curb appeal: the new Opel Grandland Lauren Zuidema·03/09/2025I’ll admit it — I haven’t been this curious about a new Opel in quite some time. The...Motoring
Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark PHEV: Scandinavian Luxury on South African Roads Lauren Zuidema·21/08/2025Navigating Cape Town’s mix of bustling streets, scenic coastal drives, and weekend escapes calls for a vehicle that...Motoring
Hyundai Tucson 2.0D N Line: Comfort in Motion Lauren Zuidema·25/06/2025There are cars you drive, and then there are cars that feel like they were made just for...Motoring
Renault Duster 1.2T 6MT 4WD MHEV – A Real-World SUV With Real Charm Lauren Zuidema·19/06/2025Let’s be honest: in the SUV space under the R600k mark, your choices are often either yawn-inducing or...Motoring
Review: A Season of Stillness: Winter Wellness at The Palm House Spa Lauren Zuidema·18/06/2025This past weekend, a friend and I treated ourselves to the new Winter Spa’Scape Experience at The Palm House...BeautyLifestyleTravel
Restaurant Seebamboes: A refined take on surf n’ turf Lauren Zuidema·16/04/2025Above the acclaimed seafood restaurant Galjoen on Cape Town’s Harrington Street, Seebamboes is a new 16-seater dining concept...Food
Luxury with a purpose: Morukuru Beach Clean-ups Lauren Zuidema·15/06/2024In May 2024, the Aspire Lifestyle team was invited to visit the luxurious Morukuru Beach Lodge at De...Lifestyle
Franschhoek Fusion at Franks Lauren Zuidema·04/06/2024Nestled in the heart of Franschhoek, amidst the renowned culinary scene of the Cape Winelands, lies Franks Corner...DrinksFeaturedFood
