The Lavazzers
1 February 2012
In celebration of the 20th edition of the iconic Lavazza Calendar, the Italian coffee giant has reunited 12 of the photography masters who have helped to make the calendar such a success over the years. The iconic photographers featured in the 2012 edition are: Erwin Olaf, Thierry Le Gouès, Miles Aldridge, Marino Parisotto, Eugenio Recuenco, [...] Continue Reading »
Lighting the Way
1 February 2012
Lighting is not a product, it is a feature. Ambience is vital for any occasion, and lighting is one of the best ways of creating a feeling of warmth. Not only is it a way to enhance the effect you want to create in a space, but lighting fixtures can also be incredibly fascinating. Interesting [...] Continue Reading »
Where the Smoke Thunders
1 February 2012
The Sun International Resort (comprising of the five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel and the three-star Zambezi Sun Hotel) boasts one of Livingstone’s best locations, perched on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River and within short walking distance of the magnificent Victoria Falls. The hotels, each with their own distinctive offerings, are set in 46 hectares [...] Continue Reading »
Motoring’s Most Excellent
1 February 2012
Some of the world’s top car manufacturers are set to fight it out to take the top spot in the 2011 South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition. Launched in 1986 by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists, the top ten finalists represent the best that the motoring industry has to offer. Gerotek, [...] Continue Reading »
Budgeting Basics
1 February 2012
Getting your finances in order in 2012 starts with having a proper budget, says Gregg Sneddon of The Financial Coach in Cape Town. Sit down with a glass of wine (or a cup of coffee) and six months’ worth of bank statements, go through all your expenses and draw up a comprehensive budget. First, make [...] Continue Reading »
The Ballet of the White Stallion
1 January 2012
The majestic Lipizzaners – white stallions who have their origin in Lipica in what is today Slovenia – have survived through the centuries against many odds. Their history is rich with tales of royalty and courageous wars dating back to the 16th century, when they were used as military steeds to subdue the enemy on [...] Continue Reading »
