What better way to learn a bit about Cape Malay food than from an expert in her Cape Town kitchen. Turns out I learned even more about the local community!
The Cape’s fascinations of nature
South Africa’s Cape might be just 0.5% of Africa’s landmass, but it has 20% of the continent’s plant species. And, oddly, they’re fascinating!
Beautiful and special in a South African township
Was I right to be scared about visiting a township in South Africa? It was all so unknown to me. Until I found something so beautiful and special there…
Reflections of Stellenbosch
The aim of the public sculpture exhibition in the South African city of Stellenbosch is to make art accessible to everyone – and stimulate reflections.
The hipster Johannesburg
Johannesburg may be Africa’s most visited city but it’s also got a bad reputation. Now a largescale renewal project is changing that – and making it cool!
The eyes and the mouth of safari
On safari in South Africa there are two people with me for every trip – Jabu the spotter and Skigh the ranger. The two couldn’t be from more different backgrounds.
Grape Expectations
South African wine producers are getting ready to take on the world with their own ‘national treasure’ – the Chenin blanc grape. Have you heard of it?
Photos from safari in South Africa
A collection of photos of the animals and landscapes that I was able to discover while on safari for a few days in South Africa near Kruger National Park.
The disappointing Robben Island experience
Robben Island – the political prison off Cape Town in South Africa – represents so much emotional history. So why is visiting it such a disappointment?