1 week in London -our 7-day London itinerary "You find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." -Samuel Johnson I have often been accused of wanting to […]
North West Province Guide ... From food and accommodation to entertainment and activities, it’s all covered. "Nature has blessed this province with breathtaking scenic beauty, rolling fields of maize, golden sunflowers and vast plains of African bushveld." North-West Tourism Things to do in North West Province Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris There are few more […]
Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime Once upon a time, a beautiful princess was cursed by an evil fairy. She pricked her finger on a spindle and fell off to sleep for a hundred years until a charming prince came and woke her up from her deep slumber… From the time I first saw the Janice […]
How to apply for a Schengen visa for Italy I had been avoiding Europe for a while. But when Italy and a Mediterranean cruise beckoned, I couldn’t resist any longer. This, of course, meant that I had to apply for a Schengen visa . Not for the first time, I bemoaned the fact that I […]
The Titanic has fascinated people from the time the idea of the “unsinkable ship” was conceived. It took three years and 15 000 people to make. More than 100 000 people attended its launch in 1911. On 12 April 1912, it embarked on its maiden voyage, setting sail from Southampton to New York, and sank […]
Clico Boutique Hotel Review The appetising welcome platter of salmon-topped crackers and macaroons was just a teaser of the delectable dinner that was awaiting us. Later that evening, we indulged in a five-course tasting menu tailored to our dietary requirements - creamy tomato soup with parmesan tuilles, seared scallops with butternut puree, kingklip with mushroom […]
The City Sightseeing Johannesburg Bus Whenever I travel to a foreign country, something I always enjoy doing is taking a hop-on hop-off bus. I’ve taken the bus in New York, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Cape Town amongst others. It’s a convenient way to see the city's main attractions at your own pace while listening […]
Win a R1000 Gift Experience Voucher Update: The winner has been chosen by random draw. The lucky winner is Delia Reddy! Congratulations Delia! If you didn't win this time. don't despair. Look out for another exciting competition coming soon. August is Women’s Month – and to celebrate, I am giving away a R1000 gift experience voucher […]
27 Boxes, Melville 27 Boxes is an innovative shopping centre in the trendy suburb of Melville, Johannesburg. What makes it unique is that it is made entirely of shipping containers - a first in South Africa. Opened in 2015, it was inspired by the Boxpark in London and the George Pompidou Centre in Paris . For those […]