Blog Posts for February 2012

South Africa is probably best known for its rich, hearty, rustic cuisine. Mouthwatering dishes are piled high with meat and fresh vegetables, ssmothered in decadent sauces that will leave you content for days.

But when you're ready for a sweet treat, you can't go past the traditional koeksister. These gooey, sweet, syrupy, sticky pastries are crisp on the outside and soft inside and get their name from the hissing sound you'll hear when they hit the hot oil.

Syrup

We all know that familiar feeling when you're getting ready to head off on a holiday... 'What do I pack? Will it rain? Will I need a dressy outfit?' Don't stress if you're about to set off on safari, we're here to help. We have chatted to the experts and come up with this comprehensive list of items not to be left out of your safari suitcase.

Essential items

Sure, we all know France, Italy and Spain make some fantastic wines. But what about South America? It's not always the first thing you think of, but one sip of those luscious reds and crip whites and you'll be thinking "Europe who?"

South America, winemakers have been using European stock since the Jesuits arrived in the new world, to produce wines that are uncorked, poured, swirled, tasted, drunk, exported and lauded all over the planet.

Ho Chi Minh (also known as Saigon), is the major city in the south of Vietnam. It is also the former capital of the south and a city that will take your senses on an adventure all their own. From the constant sounds of beeping motorbikes to the pungent smells in the markets, it can be a lot to take in.