Camdeboo Spa should be renamed ‘Camdepoo’
Customer satisfaction is subjective. What’s good for the next person may not be good enough for me and vice versa. As someone who travels extensively and has enjoyed some of…
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Why I won’t cruise with MSC again (and my tips for coping on board)
While you do get to wake up in a different foreign port every day and enjoy whirlwind exploration that feeds your sense of adventure, there’s a lot more that you…
Say “Ciao, piccolino!” to Luigi Gelato Verde – my new Fiat 500 TwinAir
It’s been three days since I drove Luigi off the showroom floor at Fiat Midrand, and the novelty of purring around town in Economy Mode still hasn’t worn off. I…
The lace & crystal wedding dress of my dreams – by Arwen Garmentry
To buy or not to buy? That was the question… but my petite figure made the answer pretty simple. If I bought a readymade dress, there would be the added hassle…
A cruise through the Navigli – the best way to experience Leonardo’s canals
If you mainly associate Leonardo Da Vinci to his world-famous artworks, The Mona Lisa and The last Supper, flying machines and anatomical studies, then here’s one more engineered marvel to…
Business is a pleasure at The Westin Palace
Only after I had checked in, did I realise that I stood out from the rest of the valued guests staying at the Westin Palace Hotel. Most of them were…
10 of your Expo Milan 2015 questions answered
1. What is Expo 2015 all about? This is the Universal Exposition which takes place every five years, each time in a…
Living the suite life in The Four Seasons
Fashion, frescoes, five stars and first class service. Chances are that you’re in Milan to shop until you drop or tour galleries and museums, but with a luxury suite at…
10 Reasons to visit La Rinascente – again and again!
Smaller than London’s Harrod’s (in size only) but equal in brand selection and exclusivity, La Rinascente at the centre of Milan is much more than a shopper’s paradise. I consider…
Here’s why you should see Milan on a Segway
Why walk when you can explore the city on wheels… At first glance, it looks nerve-wrecking – like an accident waiting to happen – and if you’ve ever seen anyone…
Crazy about these designer clutch bags
Compact and glamorous, I am crazy in love with these designer clutch bags spotted in Milan’s high-end boutiques. Styles and trends come and go but a clutch bag maintains it’s…
Riad Yacout – A magic carpet ride from Milan to Morocco
From the pavement outside, I teleported from the fashion capital’s Via Cadore to a street in the centre of Casablanca. The scene was set with cushions and couches on the…
7 hours in Pavia; town of a hundred towers
I hopped off the train at 11:30 and was relieved to see the friendly face of Claudia Sclavi, a striking lawyer who I first met at the La Vendemmia event…
‘Mirabilia’ – an Indian reconstruction of Etro paisley
Etro, one of my favourite (and most vibrant) brands, has collaborated with Indian artists, Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra, to produce the ‘Mirabilia’ collection, a different interpretation of their recognisable…
Restaurant Lyr – fine Lebanese food served in a lavish lair
Variety is the spice of life so I headed off to Restaurant Lyr for something to eat other than pizza and pasta. Walking through these doors is like travelling straight…