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Author Helene Ramackers

Helene Ramackers

Helene Ramackers

Heléne Ramackers is a freelance journalist who enjoys interviewing local and international celebrities but thinks she has found her calling amongst the travel writing fraternity. A creature comfort girl at heart, she loves all things opulent. Her first taste of the bushveld was all it took to get bitten by the ‘bush-bug’, an absolute life-altering experience. She now longs for the expanse of wide open spaces, a pollution-free sky and the roar of a lion lulling her to sleep. When she’s not fantasizing about her next leopard sighting, she thrives on taking photographs of her family and loves capturing the beauty of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows and the magnificence of the full moon. Born and bred in Cape Town, this wife and doting mother loves visiting the beauty that is right on her doorstep – the splendor Table Mountain, the crashing waves at Bloubergstrand and the alluring scenery of the winelands. To add Upscale Living to her portfolio is a dream come true!

Linyanti Ebony

Linyanti Ebony, Chobe Enclave, Botswana

Helene Ramackers
01/31/2019
Safaris, TRAVEL
Interspersed between the Linyanti swamps and Chobe National Park, Chobe Enclave is home to staggering numbers of elephants, buffaloes and other animal species endemic to this area. Part of this northern region ...
Dulini River Lodge

Dulini River Lodge in Sabi Sand, South Africa

Helene Ramackers
01/05/2019
Safaris, TRAVEL
Cradled in the surrounding majesty of age-old ebony trees, Dulini River Lodge is a homecoming second to none, with unsurpassed views of the majestic Sand River from every vantage point. Six opulent suites are t...
Sable Alley

Experience Paradise at the Luxurious family-friendly Sable Alley, Botswana

Helene Ramackers
12/04/2018
Safaris, TRAVEL
Renowned for its unbridled wildlife sightings, Khwai Private Reserve is home to the most staggering amount of animal viewings. Add to that a stay at the luxurious family friendly Sable Alley and you know you ha...
Chef Chantel Dartnall

South African Chef Chantel Dartnall known as Best Lady Chef in the World

Helene Ramackers
12/03/2018
GASTRONOMY, Top Chefs
The media hype has reached fever pitch with interviews and photo shoots galore. When you are The Best Lady Chef, that is par for the course. South Africa’s Chantel Dartnall takes it all in her stride – cool as ...
JAN the Journal Volume 2

JAN the Journal Volume 2

Helene Ramackers
12/02/2018
GASTRONOMY, Top Chefs
Hot off the press after his sell-out JAN the Journal Volume 1, Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen thrills readers with yet another compelling, eye-catching and drool-worthy offering of food, life...
Silvan Safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sand

The Iconic Silvan Safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sand

Helene Ramackers
11/19/2018
Safaris, TRAVEL
What do you get when you combine the collective brilliance of a CEO of a tailor-making tour company, a forward-thinking business partner, a visionary architect and an imaginative interior designer? The culminat...
Kari Whitman

Kari Whitman, A Life in Design

Helene Ramackers
11/15/2018
NEWS, PROFILES
 A passionate designer at heart, Kari Whitman plies her trade to decorate the abodes of clients and celebrities alike. She spoke to Upscale Living magazine about the importance of being creative and the ad...
Mont Rochelle, Cape Town, South Africa

Mont Rochelle, the Ultimate Getaway for Wine Drinkers and Foodies Alike

Helene Ramackers
11/15/2018
TRAVEL, Vacations
Surrounded by the most breathtaking mountains in Cape Town’s Franschhoek valley, Mont Rochelle sits firmly perched amongst the vineyards, making it the ultimate getaway for wine drinkers and foodies alike. ...
Katherine Rothman

Katherine Rothman, Respect Needs to be Earned

Helene Ramackers
11/06/2018
PROFILES
As the CEO of KMR Communications, Katherine Rothman knows the inner workings of the PR industry by heart. Cutting her teeth by being employed at communication firms focusing on broadcasting, TV talk shows and c...
Lionel Smit

Lionel Smit, Figuratively Speaking

Helene Ramackers
11/03/2018
Art + Culture, LIFESTYLE, PROFILES
South African artist Lionel Smit is world-renowned for his incredible, colorful facial sculptures and portraiture. He spoke to Upscale Living magazine about his love for his trade and the freedom to create what...
Eric Carlson from Carbondale, luxury architect who designed for Louis Vuitton

Eric Carlson, Architect with a Capital A

Helene Ramackers
10/31/2018
PROFILES
Eric Carlson from Carbondale found his niche as a luxury architect after his first rousing store design for Louis Vuitton. Still riding the wave of success, he exclusively tells Upscale Living magazine that 25 ...
Bekezela Beks Ndlovu

Bekezela (Beks) Ndlovu, Safari Visionary

Helene Ramackers
10/27/2018
PROFILES
Mention the group African Bush Camps and the picture that is conjured up is that of the most incredibly pristine camps dotted over such off-the-beaten track parts of Africa that having anything constructed ther...
Joan Behnke interior design

Joan Behnke, Creating a Harmonious Interior Experience

Helene Ramackers
10/21/2018
Homes + Interiors, LIFESTYLE
Good taste is timeless when it comes to interior design. This is a belief deep-rooted in the ethos behind Joan Behnke’s design acumen. It is no surprise that she is the favored interior designer of many celebri...
Tsala - Aerial View

Tsala Treetop Lodge in beautiful Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Helene Ramackers
10/18/2018
TRAVEL, Vacations
High above the forest floor in the picturesque town of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa’s ever-popular Garden Route, Tsala Treetop Lodge feels like coming home. We arrive at Tsala Treetop Lodge late in th...
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Helene Ramackers
10/18/2018
Safaris, TRAVEL
Positioned in one of the most unspoiled wilderness areas in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve spans over 54,000 acres of pristine landscape. Add to that the most spectacular acc...
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