Author: Desiree Haakonsen

There’s a lot of hype surrounding the boom of craft beer in South Africa and over the past few years we’ve seen the rise of over 40 craft breweries and over 20 annual beer-loving festivals across the country. In the build-up to the Joburg Festival of Beer, we’ve found loads of people who are itching […]

Warning: What you are about to see is much like the Pinterest phenomenon. You will be tempted to spend hours hearting, sending, pinning, and ultimately pining over stunning images that will engrain themselves into your soul. The shameless beauty of these luxury destinations in South Africa may result in intense daydreaming, yearning, and a sudden […]

The Hamptons in Long Island, New York, is an exclusive seaside resort with some of the most expensive residential properties in America. While it poses a picture perfect setting for summer holidays and luxury living, the reality is that most of us will never get there. What you can do is visit our very own […]

Craft beer is the new black. And gold. It’s the new hot. But cold. The Joburg Festival of Beer is celebrating all things beer from 6 – 8 September 2013 at the Pirates Rugby Club. Showcasing over 200 local and international beers, the festival is all about microbrewers, mega brewers, craft brewers, home brewers, food, […]

Whether it’s for a business meeting, catching up with friends, escaping the cold, or simply satisfying a caffeine craving, coffee shops are a great place to socialise and enjoy tasty fare. Here are some fantastic coffee shops in Johannesburg. Guru Indulge in a delicious Guru-branded blend of barrel-roasted beans from Ethiopia to Guatemala. This buzzing […]

After a successful four-day event, the 2013 Durban Good Food & Wine Show has plenty of reasons for a celebratory toast. Record crowds turned up at the culinary and lifestyle show to enjoy the many attractions, especially in the Celebrity Chefs Theatre where chefs of the calibre of James Martin, Vivek Singh, Anjali Pathak, and […]

With a quick exit off the N2, Route 62 offers a shorter and more scenic trip from Cape Town, through the Klein Karoo and Garden Route, to Port Elizabeth. Route 62 is home to the world’s longest wine route and a newer Brandy Route, which offer exciting excursions on their own. But Route 62 isn’t […]

With so many exciting events heading to Johannesburg, the City of Gold has a lot more than colourful blooms and balmy thunderstorms to look forward to this spring! Soweto Wine Festival 5 – 7 September 2013 Taste your way through 950 wines over 3 nights at Soweto’s premier wine festival. Meet the winemakers, discover new wines, and […]