My friend David was recently mesmerized by the hospitable city of Copenhagen: 1. City: Copenhagen, Denmark 2. Which area to stay? The city centre of Copenhagen is quite…
Josefin Restaurant, Banke Hotel, Paris
One of the things nobody ever mentions when they’re talking about wandering around romantic European cities (let’s take Paris, for example) is how exhausting it can get.…
Surfing, celebrities and the pier in Manhattan beach, California
Manhattan Beach is a wealthy, beachfront city in the Los Angeles County, California. The beach serves as a hotspot for beach volleyball lovers and surfers in particular.…
Dangerous Airports: Slap on sunscreen and mind the jet blast at Maho Beach
When a plane lands at St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport in the Caribbean you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve unwittingly stumbled across a film…
Paris to Milan on the overnight train
The last time I slept on an overnight train was in Vietnam. My expectations for comfort were so low that I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that there was clean bedding…
Pretty amazing Peruvian food at Keenwä, Cape Town
Keenwä is a vibrant eatery named after the super-food quinoa. It’s ‘a cultural experience,’ says the friendly Peruvian owner German de la Melena, ‘We play Peruvian…
