Tomahawk steak – food as a weapon
It was dark and I was lost. A homeless man blocked my path and demanded $1 to pose for a selfie. I declined the photo opportunity ...
Around the Pearl – cycling a lap of Sri Lanka
The peleton left the hotel at 5am from Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka. It was still dark. At 5:20 the blinking red lights on the bikes ...
Drinking with Stormy Daniels
I met Stormy Daniels a few years ago at a Maypole dance. I offered to buy her a drink, and after signing a non disclosure agreeme ...
Naked Swedes and Aquavit
When you grow up in a cold grey place and have to endure six months without sunshine, it is difficult to resist the temptation to ...
Clutches for a Lady
South African flair for the urban market. Martini Mandate brings you these stylish clutches in four beautful colours. Designed b ...
Water and the Meaning of Life – An AfriCanyon Adventure
Cape Town is running out of water. This is good news for wine drinkers. Droughts usually result in an excellent vintage. I’m going ...
The Cape Town Job – questi giorni quando vieni…
Some time last year I started hunting for a little run about to use in Cape Town (read the story here). The chaps at Crossley & ...
Panama Jacks – My Favourite Shit Hole Restaurant
Authentic unfussy food is trending right now. Food critics pan carefully prepared Michelin star garnering dishes in favour of simp ...
Two Cocktails. One Light, One Dark.
My holiday guests fall into two camps. The first lot will say “I’d love a cocktail, but nothing too strong please”. Normally I w ...