Welcome to Russia’s window on Europe. 20 reasons to visit the famous home town of Nabokov, Catherine the Great and Putin seen through an iPhone lens. 1. The bar at…
City correspondents
Sultanahmet, Turkish Baths and Doner Kebabs in Istanbul, Turkey
I recently visited the incredible city of Istanbul. Lately this is a South African favourite, since you don’t need to get visa prior to your trip. You normally get…
The Bund, learning Shanghainese and Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai, China
One of my friends lives permanently in Shanghai, China. Here she tells us a bit more about this beautiful metropolis: Which is your favourite area of the town/city. Why?…
Causeway Bay, dim sum and the world’s highest bar in Hong Kong
I flew to Hong Kong several years ago and completely loved everything about this humid, yet bustling metropolis. My friend Mango Li Mozi is from Hong Kong, China, so I thought…
Hwaseong Fortress, galbi and soju in Suwon, South Korea
My friend Stephan Johan Matthee lives and teaches English in Suwon, just south of Seoul, South Korea. Here he tells us a bit more about this city: In which area should you…
The Shambles, hostels and fudge in York, England
My friend, Imke van Heerden, recently moved to York to study towards her PhD. Here, she shares a couple of helpful tips in case you were planning to visit this lovely place…
