The Next 48hOURS ≈ Lifestyle Take a train trip down The Forgotten Route into the Karoo ries that have been collecting dust was about the destination. Town the same evening, although for some years. We want travellers to The train ride ends in Matjiesfon- travellers can make their way on- immerse themselves in the imagina- tein, the atmospheric and historic wards to the Garden Route via the tion of a time gone by, but we don’t Victorian town that marks the pinna- Baz Bus, from a connection point in expect them to leave their Instagram cle of the British Empire. Guests stay the Heidelberg. and Twitter behind. There’s also at The Lord Milner Hotel, a treasure As much an experience for couples plenty of time to pause and take it trove of historical artefacts and ghost and individuals as it is for parties of in; why with that much history stories, where they enjoy a night bus friends or colleagues, it’s an appeal- all around you?” tour and a traditional Karoo lamb ing and affordable ride through time The two day adventure into the braai beneath the stars – all to the and a beautiful country that. Karoo includes visits to iconic land- sounds of local musos around an old marks and Anglo-Boer battle regions, piano. * Spend two days and one night on meetings with local winemakers and On Saturday morning, after a The Forgotten Route for R1 250 per storytelling sessions with everyone hearty breakfast, the tour begins the person (lunch and drinks excluded). from hotel proprietors to Karoo mu- scenic trip home via a traditional bil- For more information or to book, sicians. In short, it’s a cultural and vi- tong maker in Laingsburg, into the call 021 423 2444, send an email sual adventure, the road less travelled breathtaking Seweweekspoort Pass, to [email protected], or visit to its Garden Route counterpart. a stop at an Anglo-Boer War Fort www.theforgottenroute.co.za. Alter- After an informative tour of key and lunch at the famed Ronnie’s Sex natively, follow on Facebook at Wine historic sites in Cape Town’s city cen- Shop, where guests can sample the Flies Wine Tours or on Twitter tre, the adventure begins, on a Friday, local brew. Guests arrive back in Cape @WineFliesZA. from the Kimberley Hotel – site of Story telling on the Shosaloza Meyl departure for many a diamond-stud- ded dreamer in the late 1800s when Kimberley’s promised land beckoned. ine Flies Wine Tours’ (Baron Renke), the adventure reflects From there it’s a bus ride to Raw- Health & Beauty new Forgotten Route - the host company’s curious and sonville, where guests are hosted by Train to the Karoo takes quirky attitude. the winemakers themselves at Ki- travellers on a journey The Lords of Wine Flies paint a rabo Wine Farm, then all aboard the intoW South Africa’s hinterland of old, vivid picture of yesteryear thanks to Shosholoza Meyl, for the ‘train’ part tracing the steps of diamond miners their playful nature, bohemian attire of the journey. and early explorers in to South Af- and the tour’s attention to detail, re- Although it is not the luxurious rica’s wild. minding travellers of a by-gone era. steam train of old, the experience of Curated and commandeered by mav- “We realised long ago that people the landscape by rail, through lunch erick tour operators and Wine Flies prefer their tours with a bit of sto- and tall tales, recalls an era of ‘slow owners, Francois van Binsbergen rytelling” says van Binsbergen, “and travel’ – a time gone by where a trip (Lord Francois) and Riaan Renke so we created this tour to tell sto- was as much about the journey as it

A WWE Superstar’s Capetonian homecoming

WWE’s unique brand of action packed entertainment is returning to South Africa for the first time in two years with ‘WWE Live’. Fans will have a chance to see all their favorite WWE ‘SmackDown’ Su- perstars and Divas at the Grand Are- na at GrandWest Casino on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31. The Look your best during the evening roster includes the likes of , , , Big By RoxyK the light. Remember to always ap- Show, South Africa’s own Justin Ga- ply blusher to the contours of your briel, , , Sin face for a chiselled look. Cara, Damien Sandow, Applying the perfect Eyes are the most important part and of the face and for the evening it nighttime make-up should be intense and sexy. Dark PETER TROMP spoke to GABRIEL over eye shadow colours such as deep the phone recently about the tour It can become quite daunting to grey, brown and black should be in and returning to Cape Town. always have your make-up perfect- a creamy texture as they are light- ly done, but most celebrities take reflecting and add shimmer. Apply What does it mean to you as a South hours making sure that their faces kohl along the base of the lashes to African coming to the country as are done to give them a chic and highlight the eyes and then apply part of a WWE tour? glamorous look. a black pencil under the eye. The It’s amazing. I can’t tell how you ex- WWE Superstar Justin Gabriel The key to a flawless and fresh trick to applying eye-shadow is to cited I am coming home on tour. It’s look comes with experience, a good make sure that you start from the going to be a time to hang out with make-up brand and the right tools inner corner of the eye, working friends and family and show them it’s on TV. We take people through tour. You guys get the edited version for applying. Make sure that your your way to the outer corner. Add what I have achieved. I don’t get to all of the emotions and that’s the fun of the show, so unfortunately you make-up complements what you a little eye shadow under the eye visit home that often, because I’m part of what I do. It’s why they call guys wouldn’t have seen that part. It are wearing and the occasion. Ap- at the level of the eye lashes. Fin- constantly on the road in the States it sports entertainment, because it’s was pretty cool. ply an evening make-up that is ish your eye make-up by applying and in other countries, so it’s going like watching a soap opera with live deep and sophisticated. If you are volumising mascara to give depth to be very special. My mom will have stunts. Who are some of the toughest guys going out clubbing or to a party, and intensity to captivating eyes. a big braai at my house and that’s you have faced in the ring? add a bit of colour for an adventur- If you like a bit of dazzle, apply a what I’m looking to the most, per- South African wrestling fans can The guys that have been there for ous spark. touch of glitter to your eyelids and haps even more than the show itself. be quite fanatical. What was the years for sure, like Randy Orton Wear make-up that suits your the top of your cheekbones. response like on your last visit to and , who’s probably the colour and accentuate your beauty When it comes to lipstick, What can fans expect at the show? the country? toughest guy I have met in real life. with a natural base. Try and avoid choose a dark colourstay one, The show is the ‘Smackdown’ version Dude, it was overwhelming when He’s been the top guy for a reason. artificial or unnatural colours that which will give your lips and in- of our show. We’re kind of split up at I visited three years ago. I grew up will merely emphasise fine lines tense, star appeal. A touch of lip the moment, because the ‘Raw’ guys in Cape Town. I had my sunglasses How long does it usually take to re- and make you look older. Hide gloss to the centre of your lips will are going to Australia, but you can on for most of the time I was there, cover from a wrestling match? blemishes with a concealer that create a shiny, irresistible look. expect all the big stars from ‘Smack- but people still recognised me. Ev- The more you do it, the more you matches your skin tone. Obtain Special occasions and nights out down’. erywhere else people hound you for get used to it. When I got injured flawless looking skin by using a are the perfect opportunity to live So we’ll have the Intercontinental your autograph, but in Cape Town and I was out for month, I really felt liquid foundation and lightly dust out your make-up fantasies. Fake Champion, a lot of the Divas, and they were just like, “Welcome back it upon my return. It’s kind of like loose powder to even out your skin eyelashes, stick-on jewels, glitter of course the likes of Cody Rhodes home, dude.” rugby in that way. It’s better to do it tone. Apply an illuminator with a and shimmer powders can all be and Alberto Del Rio. It’s pretty much On the unedited version of constantly. large brush to get a silky effect. part of your glam look. what fans see every week on ‘Smack- ‘Smackdown’ that airs in the States Highlight cheekbones with a light, down’, only live right in front of you they had a little return home video * Book at Computicket; that is if you rosy blusher that will subtly catch [email protected] and trust me, it’s way better live than and everything at the time of the can still find tickets.

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