The Constantia Wine Route in Cape Town is the oldest wine-producing region in the Southern Hemisphere, dating back to the 1600s. It might be one of the smaller wine routes in South Africa, but it’s only a 20-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre, so you can indulge in some wine tasting even if you’re…
Planning a long weekend away in Cape Town? Boulders Beach, Table Mountain and Robben Island are all great, but also pretty touristy. For locals, a Cape Town weekend involves good coffee, excellent but unfussy food, relaxed afternoons, and an almost spiritual connection to the mountains and the ocean. Read on for a 3-day Cape Town…
One of the odd things about leaving the country that you grew up in is realising that foods that were staples 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 it…
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…
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…
A long weekend in Franschhoek (“French Corner”), cradled in a valley in the winelands, is always luxurious – excellent restaurants, art galleries, wine farms, and spas abound. Known as South Africa’s culinary capital, Franschhoek is a foodie heaven, featuring a surprising number of fine dining options for a small town. The surrounding wine region, established…