South Africa

A Byzantium treasure

Hidden on a side street in Doornfontein is a house built and occupied by one of the most flamboyant…


Ghost House of Bez Valley

The Ghost House on 1st Avenue in Bezuidenhout Valley always fascinated me. When i first saw it over…


Mad Nomad - authentic Turkish cuisine

If its authentic Turkish food you are looking for in a relaxed atmosphere then you have come to the…


Maxhosa- Stylish Xhosa inspired clothing

Strolling through the Mall of Africa this couldn’t be a better place to find a global fashion…


10 Cool things to do in Maboneng

For a creative vibe head out to Maboneng ( Sotho for “ place of light “ ). This precinct has been…


The spirit of Soweto cultural tour

No better way to spend my birthday on Valentines day than doing a tour in my own city and getting a…


Street Food at Plan B - Rosebank

If you have a sweet tooth then this is the perfect spot. Tucked away in the corner on the upper…


The ominous Kempton Park hospital.

This hospital closed the day after Christmas in 1996 and has stood vacant ever since. Now 21 years…


10 Reasons to love Dunkeld Country Equestrian Estate

The ultimate getaway for those who appreciate the unassuming graciousness of country living. Dunked…


Top 10 Things to do with your kids in Cape Town

With the school holidays around the corner and so many families heading off to Cape Town for their…