Food from a melting pot
Cultures from across Europe and North Africa have congregated in Gibraltar over the years. It makes for a diverse – and delicious – food festival each year.
Grape Expectations
South African wine producers are getting ready to take on the world with their own ‘national treasure’ – the Chenin blanc grape. Have you heard of it?
Photos from safari in South Africa
A collection of photos of the animals and landscapes that I was able to discover while on safari for a few days in South Africa near Kruger National Park.
Hanoi’s underwhelming citadel
This Vietnamese addition to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site has hundreds of years of history – but does that mean it’s worth visiting the Thang Long Citadel?
Things to do in Hanoi
As Vietnam’s capital, some of the country’s most important monuments are here. But Hanoi also has some special local experiences.
The eyes and the mouth of safari
On safari in South Africa there are two people with me for every trip – Jabu the spotter and Skigh the ranger. The two couldn’t be from more different backgrounds.