Wait, are those words even allowed in the same sentence? Most people approach with the attitude that the place is dismal and grey; and that everything has an ahem “royal”…
City correspondents
6 Cool New Cape Town Spots You Need To Try
New drool-worthy additions to the Mother City’s burgeoning food scene: 1. Junior The new kid on the block in trendy Kloof Nek, smack opposite the apotheosis of hipsterdom,…
Summer In St Petersburg
“I arrived in the city early August. Summer was in full swing and summer time in St Petersburg means the city is alive late into the night with tourists and locals alike…
20 Photos That Put St Petersburg On Your Wish List
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…
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?…
