Happy New Year: 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè) As long as we have hope, we have direction, the energy to move, and the map to move by – Chinese proverb All over China and amongst Chinese communities around the world. families will be gathering… Read More »FOOD
Zambia; The real Africa “There is a madman who lives on the road to Mkushi. Every full moon he comes out onto the tarmac and digs a deep trench across the road. Dad would like to find the madman and bring him back to… Read More »TRAVEL
Turning over a new leaf The new year will often spark resolutions and good intentions. People commit to ‘turning over a new leaf’, cleansing their bodies (from processed food) and their homes (from clutter). You might be embarking on some early ‘Spring… Read More »SLOW
Life on the edge If you are not willing to risk the usual, you will have to settle for the ordinary -Jim Rohn A new year. Some will make resolutions. Others will make lists. I wonder, how much will we live life on… Read More »SLOW
Kashmir “Life is a journey that must be travelled, no matter how bad the roads and accommodation” – Oliver Goldsmith Many have talked about ‘virtual travel’ in this very strange year. Well, here’s a journey, via sound. We’ve never been to Kashmir. We will go… Read More »TRAVEL
‘We wish you a Wombling Merry Christmas’ They came from S.W.19 (Nigel Williams) Thousands of people travel every year to watch tennis at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Church Road. It has become one of London’s biggest tourist attractions. Maybe you have been too.… Read More »TRAVEL
2020 Travel “Travel safely” “Travel safely” took on a whole new meaning this year. Most will be reflecting on what has been an extraordinary year, with many challenges January (CPT – JHB – NBO, NBO – JHB – CPT) then CPT – DXB CPT The year… Read More »TRAVEL
Residenza “Where you are is who you are. The further inside you the place moves, the more your identity is intertwined with it. Never casual, the choice of place is the choice of something you crave.” ― Frances Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun Someone… Read More »TRAVEL
THE SAVOY “You Don’t Just Stay at The Savoy, The Savoy Stays With You” The Savoy in London is a very special hotel. For guests arriving from The Strand or the Riverside entrance, a doorman greets you, wearing a top hat and tailcoats. You enter… Read More »TRAVEL
A birthday dinner for two “In heaven, after antipasti, the first course will be pasta.” -Steve Albini, Singer Songwriter The birthday cards came down today. And I’m reflecting on my birthday trip. Again we felt thankful that we found ourselves in a place where travel… Read More »FOOD and TRAVEL