I had first come across Waterkloof wines while doing research into Biodynamic farming practices in the South African wine industry. I found the topic at times to be rather uninspiring, until I came across the amazing images on Waterkloof’s website of sophisticated food and stunning architecture: all in an amazing location, with views all the…
First published July 2014, here freshly edited. Sometimes you just need to embrace being a tourist. You need to have a strong word with yourself in the mirror, and own it.“Katy: you are going out in public in sensible shoes and a backpack. You will wear an obnoxiously large camera around your neck. Your accent,…
It’s been (bean?) a while since I’ve found a truly inspired, passionate, honest coffee bar. Revolver is that place: the coffee is serious; and the coffee is excellent. I looked a bit strange as I stopped and cocked my head to one side: Emily thought I had had too much wine at lunch. I was…
How would you spend the perfect day? Recently while combing my favourite Cape Town website, CapeTownMagazine.com, I came across a post entitled Top Bakeries in Cape Town. And suddenly, it struck me like a second-rate macaroon to the face – touring Cape Town’s best bakeries is my perfect day! And who better to share it…
There is a country called Italy. And in this country there is a province called Tuscany that is famous because Baby Boomer American tourists like to visit it to experience ‘Culture’. And in this place called Tuscany, there is an abundance of Beauty. This Beauty is overwhelmingly package and pruned, designed and landscaped to exceed…
An(other) Italian Adventure After over a month in Italy, I was becoming apathetic. Yes the food was great, and the markets colourful – but I have food at home. And Internet. I realised that I would have to eliminate any chances of failure, by planning my weekends in advance so that I would almost be…
