As I swirl the golden liquid in my glass, I catch an aroma of freshly cut grass, the scent of extra virgin olive oil at its finest. I swallow, tasting the peppery notes of the polyphenols that have earned a small farm in South Africa’s Klein Karoo the title of the world’s best oil. As … Read more
Decades ago, when South Africa was still a pariah, a friend remarked that Cape Town would never be an international hit. “The sea is too cold,” he said with a curled lip. “No one wants a city by the sea where all you can do is stare at the ocean.” How wrong. Not only would … Read more
The best shopping in Cape Town is in the pockets and on certain streets – a good start is at Green Market Square – JEFF GREENBERG Cape Town has come a long way since ‘buying local’ meant buying some beadwork and wood carvings. Cape Town’s sophisticated mix of Afro-Euro has found its way into international … Read more
‘There’s little better than the thrill of the open road, exploring the space and beauty of this extraordinary country at your own pace,’ says Pippa – Getty/Moment RF Is it safe to drive in South Africa? The short answer is yes. There’s little better than the thrill of the open road, as you explore the … Read more