The taste of travel – 10 Swedish dishes that aren’t meatballs

Swedish food

When you think of Swedish food, thoughts automatically go to meatballs and that’s pretty much it. But this beautiful country at the top of the world has so much more than that. Here are 10 things to eat in Sweden. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your … Read more

The city within a city – Soweto, the pulsing heart of Johannesburg

South Africa Tourism - Soweto township, Johannesburg

Home to over 2 million people and covering an enormous 200km² of Johannesburg’s southwestern side, Soweto is an epicentre of culture and community, and is perhaps the clearest optic of what it means to be in South Africa. Our tuk-tuk burbles and bounces through the tight alleys and broad streets of Soweto, South Africa’s biggest … Read more

Cold-weather sparkling – is it ever too chilly for bubbly?

House of Arras - sparkling wine in winter

In our interview with Ed Carr – head winemaker of renowned House of Arras from Tasmania, we look at weather-appropriate bubbles and what a to eat with a fine glass of sparkling. As Australia and the southern hemisphere shifts into winter mode, temptation is to fall back on things like rich reds and warming whiskies. … Read more

Desperate times call for desperate pleas for humanity

Emily Greenberger NYC covid-19

In this special feature, our friend, fellow traveller and truly talented journalist Emily Greenberger tells her family’s harrowing story from New York City – the current US epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak. In this unprecedented time when the story changes hourly across the entire globe, keep in mind that this piece was written on 29 … Read more

Travel without moving – an isolated lifestyle

As we all watch this incredible scenario play out, it’s safe to say that no one can really believe the far-reaching effects of this pandemic. Loss of life and livelihood are everywhere. It’s up to all of us to help stop the spread of Covid-19. People like those in the healthcare industry are doing an … Read more

How to make gnocchi – Christina’s family recipe

How to make gnocchi

Every culture has its version of dumplings. In Italy it’s gnocchi. Delicious pillowy potato dumplings in your favourite pasta sauce – the perfect soul food and fun to make at home. Here’s Christina’s family recipe for gnocchi. Gnocchi is – and has been for a while now – a popular dish to have on restaurant … Read more

Fugitives’ Drift, South Africa – a place to stay in history

Fugitives' Drift Lodge

At the very epicentre of KwaZulu-Natal – the ancestral kingdom of the Zulu nation – sits Fugitives’ Drift. A refuge for royals, a sanctuary for history and a site of natural heritage, this beautiful private game lodge offers insight into South Africa’s colonial chronicles and the culture of the brave and mighty Zulu. The dust … Read more

Is this easy cooking technique missing from your kitchen?

Tomato-based dishes, from pasta puttanesca to a vindaloo, all have something in common: they all need help with their ‘bliss point’. Here’s how to create gastrique – the simple element your tomato sauce is missing that’ll take your cooking to another level. How many times have you tasted the tomato base you’ve cooked for pasta, … Read more

Cook, eat, live Bangkok – understanding Thai food flavours with The Market Experience

Bangkok Flower Market - Market Experience cooking lesson

Perched above the motion and energy of Bangkok’s biggest and oldest market, and teaching recipes passed down from generations, The Market Experience* gives you a keen insight into Thailand, its culture and most importantly its food. Above the hubbub from the marketplace bustling below us, the sizzle and crackle of toasting spices prickled our ears. … Read more