Awe-inspiring architectural stays around the world 12 November 2019 It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned architecture buff or just a casual admirer of... read more
Pictures: Shanghai’s new underground and underwater hotel 9 November 2018 The InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland hotel will open 1 December 2018, after 10 years of elaborate... read more
Coffee culture around the world 1 October 2018 Something as simple as ordering coffee can be a challenge when overseas. Here are tips... read more
Elephant poaching: how the ivory trade is making a killing 27 September 2013 If an object of great beauty costs a life to produce, is it something we... read more
A South African couple’s journey across the Old World 30 August 2012 A little over eight years ago, Claire and I left Cape Town for London. We... read more
Revamp of Lesotho’s Sani Top Lodge 10 April 2012 Lesotho's Sani Pass Top Chalet, now renamed Sani Top Lodge, is under new ownership and... read more
Backpacking the world 1 February 2012 South African couple (and Getaway bloggers) Iain Manley and Claire van den Heever are travelling... read more
Remnants of the Hippie Trail at the Sivananda Ashram 26 January 2012 Claire and I arrived at the Sivananda Ashram at Neyyar Dam in southern India on... read more
Top 10 things to do in Taipei 20 October 2011 My favourite 10 things to in Taipei, Asia's least-touristy city. ... read more
Mumbai’s hill station escape 4 July 2011 The miniature train, royal blue with shiny red trimmings, known fondly as the "˜toy train',... read more
