Cape Town is a miserable place to be in the winter. It’s cold, it’s rainy, there are storms that blow in and don’t blow out for days, and everyone who lives in the city…
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Why Venice is the watery gem it is
Venice certainly is one of the most intriguing cities in Europe, a bizzare and medieval metropolis. Built in the swampy waters in a tidal lagoon, it swapped streets for…
4 reasons to visit Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s neighbour
Etihad Airways is fast becoming an airline of choice for South African travellers, flying with them means you’re going to change over in Dubai‘s neighbour,…
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Deep in the heart of Amish country, Pennsylvania, USA, lies a small city (classified as such only because of its cathedral, apparently). The city has long tree-lined streets,…
Perspective – The True Size of Africa
A little perspective never hurt anybody, and this week, I got a great dose of it, thanks to a wonderful infographic about the African Continent. Making the rounds in social…
Diwali Festival in Johannesburg
Call me a heathen, but this year’s FNB Gauteng Diwali Festival, felt more like an outdoor corporate breakaway than a genuine cultural celebration. To their credit,…