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Welcome to Atlas and Appetite.
I’m Lara, originally from Cape Town but now living in London with my husband and our dog, Riley.
I love living in London, which is like an adult theme park. I also love travelling, food, nice things generally, and most importantly, Riley (who is the nicest).
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The top ten things to do in Cape Town in Winter
Cape Town’s tourist season ends as the weather gets colder, and there is a misconception that there’s nothing to do in Cape Town in the winter months, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. From around April until about September, the crowds mostly clear out, the beaches empty, it can get rainy, but lo…
Cape Town’s wine route: the best of Constantia wineries
The oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere, dating back to the 1600s, is only a 20 minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre. The Constantia wine route reflects the vibe in the leafy southern suburbs of Cape Town perfectly – it is relaxed but upmarket, the food is excellent, farm-to-table style, but without being…
How to have the perfect long weekend in Cape Town, like a local
Boulders Beach, Table Mountain and Robben Island are all great, but also pretty touristy. Wondering how to do a long weekend in Cape Town as a local would? Think good coffee, consciously-sourced food, relaxed afternoons, and an almost spiritual connection to the mountains and the ocean. Read on for how born and bred Capetonians spend…
Cape Town food guide: everything that you must eat and drink
One of the odd things about leaving the country that you grew up in is realising that foods which were a staple for most of your life are now difficult to get. I am often surprised to realise that a particular food is uniquely South African, and, try as I might, I simply can’t replicate…
How to get around London: a local’s guide
Whether you’re on holiday or moving to London, working out how to get around can be intimidating. But having lived here for a while, I think London’s transport system is one of the easiest to navigate – London is well connected, the transport system is well signposted, Tube lines have names rather than numbers, and…
Things you need: Iceland’s ring road in the winter
A trip around Iceland’s ring road is a once in a lifetime adventure. Iceland is the most unique place I have visited, and truly feels other-worldly. The 1,300km Ring Road winds through waterfalls, black sand beaches, glacier lagoons and active volcanoes, and makes for a truly memorable experience. To make the most of your trip…