Boba (Tapioca) Pudding with Coconut Milk & Figs
A reflection on 14 February 2013 in South Africa “Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing.” ― Sylvia Plath A clear line has...
View ArticleHartford House – Elegant Gem in the Natal Midlands
We try to spend a few days, just before visiting my folks at the end of December somewhere different in the Natal Midlands. It doesn’t always work out that we’re able to go on a grand break but last...
View ArticleA visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal
Douro – where Port Wine grapes are grown This article was featured by Fine Dining Lovers: http://www.finedininglovers.com/stories/douro-valley-popular-port/ We inch up the serpentine bends, pulling...
View ArticleTwo weeks through the South of France
on the edge – looking out over Roussillon I’m just short of a week since arriving in France, having travelled from Toulouse in the South West of France, through cassoulet country, onto oysters and then...
View ArticleBarcelona Bites – Beyond the Ramblas
La pineda This article was prepared for Fine Dining Lovers BARCELONA, A CITY TASTING TOUR Explore Barcelona by savouring every bite you encounter from tapas to sweet treats, drinks to chocolates – the...
View ArticleMeet Vietnam – Ms Thao, Tourism Consultant
Instagram Series In this series, I share the little moments and special people I’ve encountered during my time here in Vietnam and in Cambodia. Often these were captured on my mobile phone, sometimes...
View ArticleCassoulet and the quest for the best in the South of France
Cheat’s Rainy Day Cassoulet A budget and time friendly recipe I’ve made many a version of cassoulet over the years. Cassoulet is a bean stew that acquired its name from the vessel in which it is...
View ArticleMeet Vietnam – my story series on Instagram, Compilation
In this series, I share the little moments and special people I’ve encountered during my time in Vietnam and in Cambodia. Often these were captured on my mobile phone, sometimes supplemented with a...
View ArticleParis in Pictures – Some of my Favourite Parisian Moments
Paris in Pictures – some of my favourite things to do in the City From rich, opulent architecture to dry corners to read in the rain or let your mind wander, to bites of food and spots for views, these...
View Article5 Cooking Classes Worth Travelling For
5 Cooking Classes Worth Travelling For – Getaway Magazine How to pick just five? Not too easy, I tell you. Getaway Magazine (March 2014) asked me to narrow it down to five – these are my top picks of...
View ArticleYour Childhood Home – Going Back There
Returning to your childhood home – my journey Ishay Govender-Ypma reflects on her returning to your childhood home, the changes that make visiting difficult and the constant pull to return. For Visi...
View ArticleOne Day in Istanbul
One Day in Istanbul: Three Times a City For ancient history and culture enthusiasts, adventurous eaters and bargain hunters, Istanbul is the ideal destination for a vibrant vacation. Immerse yourself...
View ArticleGoing Home for the Holidays
The Sweet Joy & Pain of Going Home for the Holidays Going back home for the holidays may bring you back to your childhood days. Reflections on the things that don’t change, and the things that...
View ArticleBest of the Garden Route
Guide to Best of the Garden Route little boats, Knysna GET THE GARDEN ROUTE RIGHT Based on an article for Sunday Times Travel UK Dec/Jan 2015, my guide to Best of the Garden Route The Garden Route is a...
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