I once read somewhere that the people of Scotland gave two great gifts to the world; golf and whisky, but perhaps not in that order. The development of both the drink and the…
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Newtown’s Watering Hole-Niki’s Oasis
One of the best ways to experience a city is to sample its food and if you are visiting Johannesburg you have to try some traditional Jozi Township food. My favourite place…
Woodlands Eatery
The City Bowl of Cape Town is all abuzz about a magical new spot called the Woodlands Eatery. ‘Magical’ might seem a bit of an exaggeration for what is, essentially, a restaurant,…
Parking-off in Jo’burg
Parktown North (proclaimed in 1903) and adjacent Parkhurst are among Jo’burg’s oldest suburbs. Back then, Johannesburg’s super wealthy gold and diamond mining magnates,…
A hidden gem for beauty treatments
I’ve often written about hidden gems of restaurants and places to stay – because who doesn’t love food and a great bed? But there’s another segment of life where hidden gems…
Two Oceans Marathon South Africa 2011
The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 2011 is happening in Cape Town on the Easter weekend from 22nd to 23rd April. This iconic road running race is renowned for its scenic route.…
