Lifestyle

I have found myself back home, after my two years in London, and loving the sunshine so far! As strange it may sound, it seems like the sun gives you extra energy and makes you a lot happier.

I grew up in Edenvale and finished school at Jeppe High School for Boys.

My husband and I have lived in Dubai for almost a year now.

LIFE IN SHANGHAI is busy. Twice a week my morning begins with a teacher arriving at my apartment, to give me and my boyfriend a three hour Chinese lesson.

Guernsey lies in the bay of St Malo in the English Channel, about 30 miles from the north coast of France and 70 miles from the south coast of England.  We are just a 45 minute flight away from Gatwick, but what a world of difference. Life in Guernsey is...

Life in Cayman is generally hot... and it’s hot all year round which is pretty cool! We get to go to the beach and go boating on most weekends as well as scuba diving almost any time of the year.

My life consists of constant noise no matter what the time of day or night Р hooting, building, firecrackers, street dogs and cows! And then the smells! The most popular are curry, rotting veggies and cow patties... your morning jog is never fast enough! Regardless, I jog everyday and never...

I was born in Pietermaritzburg where I lived until the age of 9 when we left for a new life in New Zealand.  Having spent the majority of my childhood (and life) in New Zealand I have come to love this country.  Let’s be honest,

Down the popular stretch of South End in Croydon lies a South African Indian restaurant which takes its name from the year that the Indians arrived in Durban.

A Surfer’s dreamMINI takes a unique approach to outdoor living She loves the ocean, is great at entertaining guests and likes to hang out in style.

FLYING THE FLAG for 'Nam flava', Namibian born Eric Sell aka EES has recently released a 21 track album called Sharp! Sharp! a blend of kwaito, rap, reggae, afro pop and hip hop... it is the first Namibian album to be sold internationally online, and in his lyrics you can...

You’ve been on the South African music scene for some time now. How has the industry changed since you started out?

This local comic strip appears 6 days a week in newspapers throughout South Africa.

This local comic strip appears 6 days a week in newspapers throughout South Africa.

This local comic strip appears 6 days a week in newspapers throughout South Africa.

DUNEBASHING in the desert is definitely one of those adrenaline rushes that‘s totally addictive. In the UAE the desert dunes are like the snow mountains of Europe where people escape for weekend 4x4 fun! The most popular areas for desert excursions are Big Red and Fossil Rock, not far from...

This local comic strip appears 6 days a week in newspapers throughout South Africa.

So you thought all taxi drivers were the same...

Ek bly en werk in Johannesburg: Of my “Jozi” met sy lieflike rooi sonsondergange. Die stad wat as ‘n woud geklassifiseer word as gevolg van die hoeveelheid bome per vierkantemeter. Elke seisoen met sy kenmerkende reuk – Die reuk van koffie as mens in die winter in Melville se strate...

We are a great nation, we have a lot going for us and as a passionate South African living here and missing all the normal things like sunshine, warmth and chatting to strangers, is just a small part of the living experience.

Aah… The Kingdom of Sweden, neatly tucked among its Nordic cousins, Denmark, Norway and Finland and straddling the Arctic Circle is not one of the places on earth I imagined myself living in, but here I am.

Secretly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of London Bridge, there you will find the exquisite taste of Vivat Bacchus where owner Gerrie portrays an absolute passion for the wine and cheese concept. Gerrie opened Vivat Bacchus in Farringdon and after proving a huge success, the London Bridge venue...

The side gate crashes open as another bike-load of boys tear off their shirts and speed across the lawn, dashing to join the growing thunder of splashes and laughter in the pool. On the far side of the porch, the prawns sizzle away on the barbie, spreading their aroma through...

WHERE DOES NUMBERS Come From? How We Became A Calculating World Without the zero, and without the system of Hindu-Arabic numbers that we take for granted, modern business and modern science – and the broad prosperity that we enjoy today would be impossible.

Most of what I really enjoy about this city happens outdoors – I am surrounded by mountains filled with amazing hikes and trails which, when conquered, often lead to waterfalls and incredible views. 

First things first:  Brazil is in South America, the continent under North America (the one that has the USA and Barack Obama).  Reason for me starting with this is that when my wife and I (she is a Brazilian) lived in SA she had numerous people going “O yeah, Brazil! ...

Allez les verts! -Yes, that is what I have been screaming all along through the World Cup. Vert means green.  I am writing from Provence; France. I grew up in Hartbeespoort on a mountain and Paris is just way too crowded for me.