I’ve always relished porridge. My late Gran used to to make it for my brother and me – maltabella, smooth and creamy and devoured with layers of condensed milk. I know I know, so decadent and oh so divine! It was heaven in a bowl and to this day it’s…
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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…
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…
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…
This article first ran in the Sunday Times F&D on 16 December 2018 Visiting Cape Town? Try these bars & eateries for variety, vibe & views. RED ROOF BAR Rooftop drinks under the sun and killer views, at the Radisson Red Oddly enough there aren’t many rooftop bars in Cape…
My name is Allison and I love the snow For this Traveller from the Southern Tip of Africa, winter in Europe is magical. Up until early April, in many Northern Hemisphere nations, it’s powder season and Switzerland is one of the frontrunners for a snow vacation. On my last visit…
A quick escape from the city Staycations are a thing, fake vacays if you will, those snatched getaways where you pack an overnight bag and escape somewhere fabulous for a night or two. It may involve a road trip, a quick flight or, even better, it could be a…
This article first appeared in the Sunday Times SA on 11 November 2018 You’re in the ‘Dam and time is tight. Here are a few of my recommendations – things to do and great places to eat, drink and visit. Have a fijne dag! 08h00 COFFEE Google ‘coffee shops’ in…
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