The story of Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse is best told through images. The main themes of this experience are Romance, Gourmet, Nature, Luxury. The luxury lies not in the smartest or most expensive but in the attention to detail and the thought given to making each room and every meal special. This is a family affair… Read More Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse – Romantic Food Lovers Retreat
Ten years ago I visited the Nelson Mandela Capture Site while touring the Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal. The capture site was unimpressive and did not reflect the impact of this event on South Africa’s history. I was dissapointed. Like so many things this too has changed. I am pleased to report that lots of thought… Read More Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Nelson Mandela casts his vote in South Africa’s first democratic election, at the Ohlange High School in Inanda KwaZuluNatal. It is interesting to understand why he chose this specific place to change South Africa’s history on 27 April 1994. Dr John Dube, the first president of the ANC, lived on this property and established the… Read More Nelson Mandela’s Vote on 27 April 1994
Once a year the travel and tourism trade gather in Durban to seal deals and sign up new business. This year was my best Indaba ever! Places I visited North Beach promenade walks every day Ushaka Marine World ICC every day Ghandi’s house in Phoenix Umhlanga Pier Moses Mabhida Stadium Where did I eat? Chef’s… Read More Durban Moved Me
Indaba is not only about standing around and telling the world and his son about the benefits of visiting your area. Today Durban Tourism treated a group of us to a tour to Mahatma Gandi’s house. In 1925 Gandhi published a list with Seven Social Sins. Below are a few pictures taken while in Phoenix… Read More Mahatma Gandi – peaceful pioneer
A visit to the Oyster Box Hotel is one way to add a little panache to the annual Indaba tourism and travel show. When in Durban I don’t need much of an incentive to visit the coastal village of Umhlanga. Much less to have a drink at the landmark Oyster Box that is part of… Read More Umhlanga Lighthouse – Epic Landmark
I left Cape Town last night on a Mango flight and arrived in Durban motivated to promote my beautiful Cape Whale Coast to the rest of the travel and tourism trade at 2018 Indaba. I discovered that Durban closes early on a Sunday and if you want to eat out make sure you do before… Read More Durban – Tourism Indaba Host
