Having officially opened its doors on 1 December 2018, The Onyx Hotel in Cape Town’s Foreshore brings with it sophistication, modern extravagance and all-round luxury. The Onyx forms part of an innovative, mixed-use building comprised of both residential apartments and hotel rooms. Situated in the heart of Cape Town, The Onyx is within walking distance […]
Gone Travelling
The Land of Open Spaces
When Donald Trump made his uncouth slur about countries in Africa, I cursed him under my breath (for the umpteenth time), rolled my eyes and then emitted a little chuckle for the bigot. He obviously hasn’t been to Namibia. Distinguished by the vast Namib Desert running along its Atlantic Ocean coastline, Namibia, a country in […]
The Freedom of Independence – AKA White House
When first President of the United States, George Washington, commissioned Pierre Charles L’Enfant to design the newly independent nation’s capital in 1790, he could not have envisioned what a sprawling gem Washington, D.C. would ultimately become. To bring his grand vision to life, the French-born architect and city planner enlisted Scottish surveyor, Alexander Ralston, to […]
Lose Yourself to Find Yourself
The Las Piedras River (the “River of Stones”) is a wilderness frontier – home to an immense diversity of life, and some of the planet’s last remaining indigenous people living in voluntary isolation. “This is a good antiseptic. It can be used on cuts to remove toxins,” explains Samir, a tracker and shaman from the […]
Down Memory Lane at The Lexington
New York is known by many names: the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, the place where you do it ‘your way’. It is also a city of legends, and as far as we’re concerned, that should be one of its monikers. New York City thrives on its historical energy – it positively buzzes […]
Stay Bohemian at The Redbury New York
Steeped in history, and in the many layers of legend that have come to define the Big Apple, The Redbury New York is a revered neo-Renaissance landmark that has not only seen a thoroughly modern city rise around it, but has also maintained its unique sense of style for more than a century. In 1903, […]
High on Hotel Hayden
If you’re the kind of traveller who enjoys doing things your way, and waking up in the city that never sleeps is right up there on your bucket list, New York City’s uber-stylish Hotel Hayden should be your first choice for top-of-the-heap living. Rising from the hustle of New York’s Chelsea district, where storefronts are […]
The Great Organic Grape
Zero pollution production, fewer chemicals, and less aggressive hangovers. These are just some of the countless benefits of organic viticulture – a sustainable and respectful homage to both grape and terroir and the incredible benefits of letting nature do the work. The rise of consumer preference for organic produce has been one of the most […]
Bruno on the Road – A Southern African Adventure
Anyone who loves to travel will know that a real road trip is not just about where you start or where you end up. It is about the journey and everything that happens in between. This is what is important. What makes one feel free on the road. On the journey, time seems to stand […]
Tuskers Bush Lodge – Botswana
Visiting Botswana is a life-changing experience. It is a journey that not only exposes you to a way of life you may not have experienced before, but also reveals a whole new way of connecting to nature that one will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the world. Botswana is a landlocked […]