Gastronomy in SA: African Swiss Restaurant
This is a post that should have been my first of the New Year but alas…New Year’s Day and most restaurants were…
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Gastronomy in SA: Bella on 66 Rivonia Rd
Breakfast with one of my friends almost turned into lunch. We ordered their cappuccinos, and slowly ate our way through orders of…
Gastronomy in SA: So Yum
I could not have thought of a more apt name for a place that serves such delicious food. Not an expensive restaurant…
Places in SA: Maropeng – Cradle of Humankind
Maropeng is a Tswana word that means “return to your roots” and it is a museum dedicated to the archaeological finds of…
Gastronomy in SA: Tsunami Seafood Emporium
The lunch was pre-arranged a month ago…a reunion with former colleagues. We chose Tsunami Seafood Emporium in Morningside; a restaurant that first opened in…
Gastronomy in SA: Vida e Caffe – Hyde Park
Internet access at last! Between travel and trying to find a quiet spot with a free wi-fi service, the blog posts had…
Gastronomy in Ghana: Tribes Bar and Restaurant at Afia Beach Hotel
I am continuously surprised by a view of the ocean a mere five minute drive from Accra city centre. Being in the…
Places in Ghana: Till’s Beach Resort
It was a long weekend this past weekend and we had no plans to travel beyond the immediate borders. Farmer’s day is a…
Gastronomy in Ghana: La Chaumière
This one was long overdue. One of my favourite restaurants in Accra, La Chaumière was open for business at lunch as usual.…
Conversations in Ghana: Anna Kurtycz – Artist
I have had countless encounters with wonderful people in this city and it is a shame that they are not always shared.…
Gastronomy in Ghana: Afrikiko Resort in Akosombo
An hour drive from Accra gives you a trip out of town and the chance to have freshwater-reared Tilapia looking out at Lake…
Places & Gastronomy in Ghana: Art Deco Furniture at The Orangery
First you view the exquisite art deco furniture in Art Deco, located in Adabraka, then you sit out on the patio and…