Thriving Maboneng: One of the Coolest Areas in Jo’Burg
East of Johannesburg CBD, the thriving Maboneng Precinct – meaning ‘place of light‘ in the Sotho language – has …
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Discovering Local Life Along Durban Beachfront
When I first visited South Africa in 2011, I decided to skip Durban to spend as much time as possible …
Offbeat Italy: The Beautiful Roman Ruins of Sepino
I felt awe-struck by the unexpected beauty of the Roman ruins of Sepino When I moved the first steps …
Boiling Mud, Hot Water Pools and Geysers in the Land of the Maori
First comes the smell of ‘rotten egg’ – caused by sulphur – to signal that you’re entering the geothermal …
Auckland, The City of Sails, Sea, Parks and Colors
What a surprise Auckland, and no wonders it’s called ‘the city of sails‘. Having been told that it was …
Odegand, Exhilarating Opening of Ghent Festival of Flanders
When I was invited to attend Odegand and explore a bit of Flanders during Flanders is a Festival, I didn’t know …
Milan in August: The City at its Best
Milan in August is when I love the city at most. Lots of people are on holidays, there’s little …
Girona, Medieval Gem of Costa Brava
A journey to Costa Brava, with its beautiful coast, delightful hamlets and lovely landscapes wouldn’t be complete without visiting …
