Alison Westwood
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Hi, I'm Alison Westwood and I've been working as a travel writer in southern and East Africa since 2004. Writing for a website aimed at wealthy Americans, I visited some of the continent's most exclusive and expensive destinations. While I was blown away by these sumptuous lodges, I came to realise that the greatest luxury Africa offers is experiencing the wilderness, but not necessarily in five-star accommodation. Writing for Getaway gives me the chance to have some great adventures out there. And this blog gives me the chance to share them with you - warts and all. |
We enjoyed a cooking course on our evening at eKasie Backpackers in Khayelitsha and learned how to make Chakalaka the way it should be. Here's the recipe!
When we stayed at eKasie Backpackers in Khayelitsha, we were served the most divine vetkoek for lunch! We couldn't rest until we'd got the recipe. So here it is for you to try.
Last Saturday, the Getaway digital team tootled off to Khayelitsha to spend a weekend as township tourists in our own city. Here are 10 things I learned in Khayelitsha.
If the price of buying an Amazon Kindle left you with no budget to fork out extra on the essential cover, here's how to make your own, for less than R50 (under $7)
A visit to a country village farmer's market provided us with the fresh ingredients for a delicious and easy mediterranean-style meal.
If you're taking a weekend break in the Riebeeck Valley on either the first or last Saturday of the month, you're in luck, cos there's bound to be a morning market in either Riebeck Kasteel or...
A behind the scenes chat with dishy Donald Schultz, the animal expert on Animal Planet's new TV show on Discovery Channel, Venom Quest
Mauritian cocktail recipes
Published: 13 July 10
A friendly bartender in a Mauritian resort once shared the recipes of his two favourite rum cocktails with me.
On our first game drive in Madikwe, we had one heck of a time: bouncing around with huge lenses after a hyperactive pack of African wild dogs.
Even on a rainy day, Locarno holds plenty of interest - including a way to see rain turn to snow.
