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…
The Amelie Tour de Paris
Now before you get excited, allow me to confess: I made this tour up. That doesn’t mean it is any less spectacular, just that you won’t be able to do it with a tour guide. Without…
The Cow on the Road to Kafue National Park
It is early afternoon. We have left Lusaka and are on the road to Kafue National Park. The highway that runs west from Lusaka is a dual carriageway with narrow dirt hard shoulders…
Tigers and the Temple of Lord Ganesh in Ranthambore, India
Stephanie van Rooyen tells us about her visit to the gorgeous Ranthambore in India: Town, country: Ranthambore, India The town is known for… Tigers and the Temple of…
What to love about Montmartre, Paris
If you’re planning a trip to Paris – even the most fleeting, 20-hours-between-travels trip, like we just did – you have to go to Montmartre. Scratch that – you have to stay…
