I’ve decided to do something a little bit different on the blog today. 2016 has, perhaps justifiably, been given the label of being a terrible year. Sure, European and American politics have seen seismic shifts and the list of obituaries…
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As promised, here is the second part of my South African photo diary. For the last two days of our adventure, South African Tourism UK took us away from central Johannesburg and into the surrounding districts. We also changed hotels…
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It’s slightly overdue, but part one of my South African Fashion Week photo diary is here. Soweto and the surrounding area will come in part two, but the focus on the first few days of our trip was very much…
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Our final night in Cape Town, and South Africa, promised to be a special one at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel. We were invited to sample a unique and interactive experience called Chef’s Table. Rather than taking a seat in…
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Yes, before anyone says it, the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is indeed pink. Aside from being decorated like a very upmarket version of Barbie’s Dream House, the Belmond tag on the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town spoke volumes about what…
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An early checkout from Cape View Clifton was always going to be difficult, but we had arranged a day trip to the Cape peninsula to make the transition a little easier. Jarat Tours, a local tour company offering a number of…
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There are views in the world. Then there are views. With a name like Cape View Clifton, it was fair to say that we were expecting a half-decent feast for our eyes when we checked into this boutique hotel perched on…
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Our first stop in Cape Town was the incredible Ellerman House. Located just a stone’s throw from Camps Bay and nestled in the dramatic coastline that skirts Table Mountain and Lions Head, the private estate overlooks the wilderness of the Atlantic…
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