Author: Roseanna McBain

Having been a long-time fan of the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin (and  impatiently awaiting his 6th book, Winds of Winter), I was understandably enthralled by the Game of Thrones television series, which brought these beautifully written, complex characters to life on screen. The television series also brought […]

With the New Year fast approaching, now is an ideal time to start reviewing your goals for 2014. If one of them is fitness, then keep reading to get some motivation! As is the case with most things in life: you have to work hard to achieve anything, which is more often than not, easier […]

Those planning a Buddhist temple visit in the New Year likely envision a decadent and historical place of worship, filled with kindly bald men standing about in orange, yellow, or red robes, quietly talking amongst themselves, or prostrating themselves on the ground. What you don’t want to discover during your temple visit is one of […]

If, like me, you’re already exhausted from the streams of family, food, and frenzied rushing around gearing up for Christmas, travel is likely the last thing on your mind, and a soft, cosy bed is all you’re dreaming of. But don’t give up on travelling just yet. Instead, browse these quotes, pin them, and when […]

With flavourful pizzas, gorgeous architecture, and passionate inhabitants, Italy makes a wonderful destination to visit. However, it is a tad too far to just pop out for a fragrant insalata caprese (caprese salad), but don’t fret, as you can get your fill of Italy right here in South Africa! Eat and drink at: A Tavola […]

If you happen to be friends with frequent travellers or are a traveller yourself, then you must have picked up on the fact that, while essentially, the traveller in question is still the same, there’s something different about them after each new journey is undertaken. There’s a new sparkle in their eyes, a lilt in […]

If you’ve read our post on Sharks  you’ll likely still have mixed feelings about these marine predators, though hopefully, think of them slightly more fondly and less fearfully than before. If you plan to swim in the ocean this summer keep the below information from Scott Curatolo-Wagemann, a shark-bite survivor, in mind. Scott was incredibly […]

With Christmas around the corner, we’ve gathered some of the best gifts to consider buying for the traveller in your life: Travel Kit – Bath and Body With airline restrictions being what they are today, little bottles of body wash, shampoo, and lotion get used up fairly quickly on long trips. Buy a nice set […]