Hidden treasures A trip to Thailand – and its popular tourist mecca, Patong – can be a wonderful holiday of sandy beaches, limpid azure seas and delicious, cheap, spicy food. But after several days of persistent touts, monsoon rain and trucks driving up and down the...
Trends and tango Finland, nesting between Sweden and Russia, offers the visitor everything from pristine wilderness to the very latest designer finds. Where: Finland i Publication: South African Garden and Home Date: September 2013 ...
Zip-lining frenzy Seychelles offers a swinging good time for thrill seekers. Where: Seychelles i Publication: Weekend Argus Date: August 2013 Images: Judy Bryant The Seychelles is all about lazing on exotic and palm-fringed beaches. But...
Design city Cape Town soon begins its reign as World Design Capital 2014. A visit to Helsinki, the 2014 capital, reveals what this accolade promises for SA. Where: Helsinki i Publication: Business Day Date: February 2013 Images: Judy...
An imperfect beauty During 2011, I travelled throughout the Western Cape interviewing over 30 fascinating craft producers. The intention was to mark the tenth anniversary of the not-for-profit Cape Craft + Design Institute (CCDI) through the stories of the designer...