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/ May 23, 2013 4:12 PM

Daily Snap: Winter in Cape Town

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/ May 21, 2013 3:43 AM

Riaan van Zyl Art “a performance of movement rather than astandard drawing” | South Africa

Riaan has always been an artist. Having completed his BA(FA) Honors in 2000 through UNISA and having exhibited internationally and locally in numerous solo and group exhibitions, Riaan van Zyl continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art and classical techniques and concepts. Since the start of Riaan’s career, he has taken primary inspiration from everyday, ordinary ideas and his perception of things around him, effectively capturing

/ May 20, 2013 12:40 AM

Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate Saturday [1 June 2013]

Kick the cold weather to the curb by revelling in some of South Africa’s finest Syrahs from leading cellars paired with an array of meaty indulgencies at the annual Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie at Hartenberg Wine Estate on Saturday, 1 June 2013. Carl Schultz, celebrated winemaker at Hartenberg, widely regarded as one of South Africa’s oldest and leading producers

/ May 18, 2013 8:17 AM

Stellenbosch Wine Routes makes The Drinks Business Awards shortlist.

Wine Route in the run for Best Contribution To Tourism title. South Africa’s first and foremost wine destination, the Stellenbosch American Express ® Wine Routes, has made the sought-after shortlist for The Drinks Business Awards 2013 – an annual competition held by Europe’s leading drinks trade publication, which recognises those companies achieving excellence amongst their peers across the global drinks

/ May 16, 2013 12:30 AM

Laloo Jewelry – contemporary styles with a ‘traditional’ medium | Cape Town

Laloo Jewelry, from Cape Town based designer Jeannie Elliott, features limited edition pieces combining a Texas affinity for gemstones with the rich beadweaving traditions of South Africa. The jewelry features gems and glass woven into organic and ornate pieces, handmade with meticulous attention to detail. Laloo has been featured in Elle, Oprah and Sarie magazines in South Africa. Conceptually, the

/ May 15, 2013 12:30 AM

Lotte Hotel – Excellence in Every Detail | Moscow, Russia

Lotte is a 5 star hotel in Moscow, located on Novinsky blvd, close to the New Arbat, the financial and shopping center of Moscow, just a stone’s throw away from the Red Square, the Kremlin Palace, and the Bolshoi Theater. This luxurious hotel features 300 elegant and spacious guest rooms and two top-notch restaurants. “Les Menus” is a French restaurant

/ May 14, 2013 4:16 PM

And the Winner is… [#8]

Congratulations! Weekend Away for 2 at Barrydale Karoo Hotel goes to: Chantelle Marais Thank you to All for Entering. To redeem your prize simply contact us here. T&Cs Apply

/ May 10, 2013 12:30 AM

Delheim Estate goes wild with Mushroom Huntings (17 & 18 June)

Gear up for a Wild Fungi Forage in the forest on this legendary wine farm [17 & 18 June 2013] Want to know a Boletus Edulis from a pine ring and discover the secret world of wild mushrooms? While many fungi fans remain tight lipped about their favourite hunting spot for the elusive shroom, Delheim Wine Estate, just outside Stellenbosch,

/ May 8, 2013 12:30 AM

Ela Cindoruk & Nazan Pak – contemporary jewelry design in Turkey.

Based in Istanbul, Ela Cindoruk & Nazan Pak are one of the pioneers of contemporary jewelry design in Turkey. In 1989 they started their studio and in 1993 established the ‘elacindoruknazanpak’ gallery to showcase their designs and collections. The use of new materials and techniques along with the new interpretations of traditional techniques are prominent factors in the jewelry of

/ May 7, 2013 12:30 AM

Taste of Helderberg 2013 presents local passions and pleasures.

Hub of fine Helderberg wine and food beats winter chill. The 5th annual Taste of the Helderberg showcase promises a smorgasbord of exquisite food and wine from this prime winemaking triangle stretching from Somerset West to Stellenbosch and Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, when the local chefs and winemakers bring their passions and pleasures to town on Thursday, 6 June. For