Rocking the Red Carpet
1 February 2012
The annual awards season is upon us and in February thousands of people will watch the world’s rich, famous and beautiful walk the red carpet as they come to collect their accolades. But as Christo Valentyn finds out, there is more to the red carpet than just being seen. Whether it’s for this year’s 54th [...] Continue Reading »
Star Struck
1 February 2012
Why do we care so much about celebrities, when they have absolutely no idea who we are? It may not be the most laudable claim to fame, but the 21st century is undeniably kneeling in the face of celebrity culture. Forget six degrees of separation. We are all on a first name basis and just [...] Continue Reading »
An African Eden
1 February 2012
Abundant birdlife, swathes of lush riverfront scenery and enough animals to trip over, make Botswana’s Chobe National Park one of the most idyllic and rewarding game viewing spots in Southern Africa. Arriving in Botswana from neighbouring Livingstone can be deceptive. It involves a boat ride across the wide, blue expanse of the Zambezi River, which [...] Continue Reading »
Gourmet Midlands Getaways
1 February 2012
Step aside, Franschhoek and Cape Town, the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands may be on its way to becoming South Africa’s next great foodie destination. This is thanks to the exceptional culinary skills of a couple of world class chefs who have decided to call this part of the world home. Add to that some of the most [...] Continue Reading »
Playing with Good Food
1 February 2012
Bright red caramelised goats’ cheese lollipops peek out from a patch of wheatgrass like two festive flowers. A small clay flower pot showcases crudités “planted” in edible soil, created from herb mousse and breadcrumbs. The Greenhouse seems to be a suitably named restaurant for such imaginatively themed canapés. They also provide some clues as to [...] Continue Reading »
A Feast in More Ways than One
1 February 2012
It’s a great place to do nothing but unwind, but Keith Bain rediscovers the scenic Garden Route as a place to cram in all kinds of indulgences, from effortless flying to endless dining. I am soaring. My feet are dangling above shuffling cars slowed by speed cameras along this notorious coastal highway. I can see [...] Continue Reading »
