The original version of this post appeared in the Sunday Times South Africa, 21 April 2019 Franschhoek is coming in haute. From heritage to cuisine, wine, art, accommodation, sustainability and nature, the village is a showcase of excellence and synonymous with la belle vie. Whether you’re breezing through or jetting…
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This article first appeared in the Sunday Times SA on 23 September 2017 It’s almost summertime in Europe and the Cote d’Azur is calling. Synonymous with le good life, it’s typically upsold as the domain of rich and famous, but truth be told, that’s only the half of it. Because…
“I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy’. ” Sylvia Plath’s words, and a perfect descriptor for my staycation at La Petite Ferme. The blue chip property with its prime position against the Franschhoek mountains…
Settled unobtrusively on the outskirts of Stellenbosch enveloped by the beauty of the Jonkershoek Valley, lush vineyards, mauve tinged mountains and ancient oaks, lies the Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, a landmark destination and a luxurious getaway just 45 minutes from Cape Town’s CBD. The last time I was at Lanzerac…
This article first appeared in Juice (March 2019 issue), Mango airline’s inflight mag With international arrivals set to push past the 1.4 billion mark in 2019, the global travel industry is as bullish as ever. Opinions differ as the experts weigh in on what’s trending this year, but according to reputable…
This article first appeared in the Sunday Times SA Did you really say Friesland? Tell an Amsterdammer that you’re headed to Friesland and watch their eyes widen in surprise. Time and again. You’d be forgiven for rethinking your vacation choice but stay the course because once you’ve been there…
The article first ran in The Cape Times on 15 February 2019 Annual street art event Each February since 2017, Salt River undergoes a hue revolution as street artists from South Africa and the World gather under the auspices of the International Public Art Festival (IPAF) to inject a fresh…
Lisbon, one of Europe’s most ancient and picturesque cities is all about pastry, patterned pavements and melancholic music. Here’s what you can do there in 24 hours. (This article first appeared in the Sunday Times Lifestyle on 4 Feb 2018) 9AM Breakfast, cake & coffee But first coffee, right? Wrong.…
Bangkok (BK), home to 15 million people, is one of my favourite cities. It’s overwhelming in all the best ways: the heat and humidity (it’s said to be the most consistently hot city in the world), the 24/7 traffic, the noise, the skyscrapers, smells, lights, colours and culture. It pulsates with…
STAYCATION IN LIEU OF VACATION I love playing tourist in my own town. There’s no shortage of exceptional ways to spend one’s leisure time, at any time of the year. As the festive season rolls around and I typically find myself unable to take leave, I look to staycations for…
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