Bored with Facebook and all Tweeted out? Then let us introduce you to another addictive social platform – PINTEREST! If you prefer pictures to the written word, this is the website for you! It’s like an ever-changing giant digital pin-board where you can share photos and theme-based image collections in a variety of categories. There’s [...]
Today, 16th of November, is International Day For Tolerance. tol·er·ance (from dictionary.com) a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one’s own; freedom from bigotry. In the words of the United Nations, “The diversity of our world’s many religions, languages, cultures and ethnicities is not a pretext for conflict, but is a treasure that enriches us all.” South Africa would not be [...]
If you’ve never read the Darwin Awards, prepare to be amazed, bemused and quite frankly – appalled at the stupidity of man. “Named in honour of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, the Darwin Awards commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it.” The website goes on to say, “In order [...]
We are blessed with a fantastic range of theatres in Cape Town, and if you want to have a laugh here’s what’s going to put a smile on your face this month….. Until 5 Nov: Chickens. This winning comedy explores what happens when a seasoned journalist and young intern are on deadline to write a [...]
Rarity value can demand a high price, so here’s a look at food and drink that fall into the category of unashamedly expensive and utterly decadent, starting right on our doorstep: While food at Cape Grace is 5-star, it’s still very affordable, but we do have a drink that would only attract a big spender; [...]
1. Eat like a local Celebrity chef and intrepid world traveller, Anthony Bourdain, said in an interview with Good Morning America’ “Wherever you are, eat what the locals are good at or famous for, and eat where those locals like to eat it. Do not rely on your concierge for dining tips. He’s in the [...]
With the whole world to choose from, South Africa can’t make it into the Top 10 list every year, so here’s what Lonely Planet says is worth visiting in 2012. The list is selected by a panel of experts who narrowed down the options from hundreds of ideas that came from travellers, bloggers and tweeters. [...]
With the help of world travellers, bloggers, tweeters and their own staff, Lonely Planet determined which places made it into the Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012 book. Naturally everyone’s got an opinion on the best places to go and we know that Cape Town should have featured, but we’ll have our day, perhaps next [...]
In keeping with this month’s Travel theme, we thought we would reference a recent blog we discovered from Departures, highlighting the best travel apps. Little did we know there are more than 30,000 travel apps that can translate languages, convert currencies, find a Wi-Fi location, direct you to the nearest toilet, find the cheapest flight [...]
We asked six Cape Grace staff members what they would like to do that they have never done before, and what is stopping them? Michael Liffmann, Food and Beverage Manager: I have never been skiing; I have the gloves, jacket and scarf but no snow! Malika van Reenen, Executive Chef: I’d love to drive a formula 1 [...]