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Some people travel to rest. Others travel to connect to strangers, to locals, to fellow solo travellers who are on the same journey of discovery. Social travellers are a growing tribe. According to a 2023 Expedia report, over 40% of solo travellers say their primary goal is to meet new people, not to sightsee alone.
When I travel, I like to conn...
My very first introduction to South African food was many years ago in Kuala Lumpur. This was an introduction to some new dishes and Cape Malay cuisine, like Bobotie. The flavours might have been catered to local Malaysian flavours, but it was all really flavourful with familiar flavours.
In London, where there is a sizeable South African population, we now have Sou...
Updated July 2026
Chakala is a sweet and spicy vegetable relish that is really popular in South Africa. Sometimes called Soweto chilli as it originates from the townships there.
Originally, it was made as a quick meal to go with pap. Today, it is eaten with barbecue meats at a Braai or just as a side condiment.
We w...
We might be in the middle of a heat wave and its too hot to cook but there are still reasons to get in the kitchen. Here are some simple recipes that the whole family will love.
These recipes are quite easy and you can get your kids involved in helping you make them too. Perfect for a fun family activity during the summer holidays. My nieces and nephew...
When I was flying to Munich every Monday at 5.30 am, I had to make sure that I was ready for my trip and not forgetting the essentials. I created a packing system and a checklist to make sure that nothing was missed out. I had a Munich guidebook, learnt a few German phrases and worked out how to get from the airport to the hotel. After a few trips, we found ...