A glittering piece of Russia in Africa
The beautiful Russian Orthodox Parish dedicated to St. Sergius, Hiegumen of Radonezh with its 5…
The Lion House - The heart of Kensington
Kensington is full of grand homes, some mediocre in size others opulent. Whatever their appearance…
The Foster Cave in Kensington
One of Kensington’s most famous sites has recently been sold. Now 103 years since the gang hid in…
A village in the City - The streets of Kensington
Passing through this beautiful suburb one would not realise that this suburb is one of…
A Turkish Tea Ritual - Not to be refused
In Turkey tea is an inseparable drink. It is used to relax, to welcome someone into a home, a…
Botswana on a Budget
I woke one morning and looked outside at our grey wintery sky in Johannesburg and realised I wanted…
The Country on two continents
One day that cold winter the bug bit As I think back on some of the happiest days of my life ,…
Johannesburg Library know your heritage
This has been a spot in Joburg that has been on my “ to do list “ forever. I have always wanted to…
Turkey why do I love you ?
After 16 trips to this culturally rich country where I have visited no less than 20 cities I often…
Girls weekend in Mozambique
“Friend, are you busy this weekend? “ these were my words to my best travel buddy on a Thursday…