If there’s one thing that makes me instantly warm to a city, it’s a transport system that works. I want to be able to get from the airport to the city, and from the city to the…
Destinations
Ever Heard of Pig Beach?
This, for me, is probably the best (and cutest!) thing I’ve seen in years. The already breathtaking Bahamian enclave of Exuma has something unusual to offer tourists,…
Braai Baby, Braai
It’s official Braai Day on September 24th, when all South Africans come together and do what they do best: braai. Carla Lewis-Balden recommends a few places where you can…
Bread and Wine: Lunch in Franschhoek
If there’s one thing that encapsulates Cape Town for me, it’s sitting in the dappled shade, eating superb food and drinking fabulous wine, surrounded by vineyards (or…
A Few Drinks to Try Around the World
When travelling we usually only look to try the food that is specific to that country or region, say dolmades in Greece, croissants in Paris or perhaps tapas in Spain. Yet…
7 Best places to see the spring flowers
[Updated August 2020] Although September’s early days still harbour frosty signs of winter, spring is officially sprung! It’s time to pack the car and head for…
