I met Igor Mezencev at the IKRA Talks in Moscow last November 2019, at a time when I took travel a little for granted. What I wouldn’t give to be back in Russia right now- -Я скучаю по москве! A member of the Slow Food Alliance of Chefs who goes…
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Spring is here, summer is ready to make an entrance and there’s no finer time to drink pink. October’s #winwinewithcapetowndiva focuses on Backsberg, a lush estate ensconced in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains neighbouring the wine towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. THE FABULOUS PRIZE Firstly, this competition is…
During Lockdown I had the wonderful opportunity to interview (for the Daily Maverick) three Chefs I greatly admire. I’ve met them all and, lucky me, have eaten their sublime cuisine. They are Vladimir Mukhin of The White Rabbit in Moscow, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of JAN and MARIA…
The World is opening up and I want to go sailing. As always though, like all travellers, I want to know that every precaution has been taken to ensure my health and safety, and news from Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and indeed the global tourism sector is encouraging. I feel…
As the Cape summer edges closer and Lockdown restrictions ease, we are once again officially allowed to purchase and enjoy our wine! That, plus the fact that spring is in the air means my mood is already lighter and it feels good. This #winewednesday I’m celebrating Life and heritage (it’s…
Lanzerac has re-opened! The Hotel & Spa located on the outskirts of Stellenbosch in the lush Jonkershoek Valley is a luxurious getaway just 45 minutes from Cape Town’s CBD, a landmark destination that’s the perfect place to indulge in a post confinement getaway as travel opens up more and hotels…
Truffle harvesting season in South Africa has wrapped and Hanene van Dyk is content. It’s been a good year at Altima, the vineyard farm belonging to Anthonij Rupert Wyne that has been producing Black Périgords since 2015, five years after the first inoculated oaks were planted on the slopes…
THE MARLY Boutique Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay had me at the Eames Chairs, the views, and the unobtrusive sea side entrance, a smart decor synopsis of what awaits throughout the hotel. RE-OPENED Having endured several months of closure during this frustrating Lockdown, The Marly is once again receiving…
“If you can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel, build a bonfire inside it.” I love this positive approach by the Radisson RED‘s GM & Curator, Leonie Andereya, at a time in our country -read: the world – when optimism and economic tenacity is literally everything. South…
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Babanango Game Reserve in KZN
I’ve had KZN in my sights for a while now. When #LockdownSA lifts and we are free once again to go adventuring, the province is going to be at the top of my list. I’m thrilled to share about BABANANGO, a stunning new conservation-focused lodge established within in a…