by Henri Steenkamp | Dec 20, 2016 | Culture, South Africa, Travel
Compared to wine or brandy, South Africa’s olive oils are less well-known, and for good reason. They’re up against some of the stiffest competition the world has to offer, particularly the traditional powerhouses of Spain, Italy, and Greece, all of whose time-tested...
by Henri Steenkamp | Dec 7, 2016 | Culture, Environment, South Africa, Travel
Cape of Good Hope For centuries, before the construction of the Suez Canal linking the Red Sea and the Mediterranean (and by extension, East and West), the only way for European ships to reach Asia (and vice versa) was to sail around the tumultuous Cape of Good Hope....
by Henri Steenkamp | Nov 28, 2016 | Culture, Environment, South Africa, Travel
Cape Town Where to begin? Cape Town is, in my opinion, South Africa’s prettiest and most dynamic city, with its azure-blue waters framed by lush, soaring mountains and pale fringes of beautiful...
by Henri Steenkamp | Nov 4, 2016 | Culture, South Africa
Mental illness is a misunderstood condition spanning countries and cultures across the world. Because it is not outwardly visible, mental illness is often underplayed or neglected as a “first world” problem. Any person with depression who has been told to “just cheer...
by Henri Steenkamp | Aug 26, 2016 | Culture, Entertainment, News & Blog, South Africa, Travel
In South Africa, influential bloggers are as talented as they are plentiful. The nation is brimming with innovation and culture, so while it’s not hard to find great blogs, it can be tricky to pick out the best of the bunch. Getting to know South Africa’s network of...
by Henri Steenkamp | Aug 16, 2016 | Culture, News & Blog, South Africa
On June 22, 2016, South African embroidery artist Danielle Clough was featured in the New York Times. The Cape Town native, known for her creative thread drawings, has been making art since she was a young girl. Now, her art has reached the international stage....