One evening, in Cape Town, I stepped into the living room of a friend of mine, a very talented film director. It was, I think, a summer’s evening and the other guests had already arrived.

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Have you ever wondered why New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blancs are so highly rated?  If you have, you probably imagine, as I did at first, that the best wines are produced in the Mediterranean climates which is to say, areas blessed with an abundance of sunshine.  Not so, as I discovered. Continue Reading

If you enjoy being scared witless (and who doesn’t?) then go and see the theatrical production Ghost Stories now on at the Duke of York’s, St Martins Lane, Covent Garden.  It’s on till 7th September.   Continue Reading

Babette’s Feast is perhaps the most memorable film yet made with food as its central theme.  It also won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film after its release in 1987.  Continue Reading

If London is calling you and you’re at any stage of making the big move, these 5 resources can help you to make the right decisions even before you leave…

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For centuries now, London has been a source of inspiration for singers and songwriters and there are an infinite number of songs about London – possibly more than about any other place on earth. These are 10 of some of the better known London-inspired songs.

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There are loads, but here are five good reasons to pack your bags and move to the UK. Continue Reading

It’s been an exhilarating few weeks with tears, drama, mutiny, ambush marketing and celebrity arrests… And then there’s the football! Continue Reading

There are numerous options to consider when it comes to travel money. But which is best for you? We review 5 methods of paying for things when you’re on holiday and rate each one according to convenience, safety and affordability. Continue Reading

I have to admit I am ambiguous about gastro-pubs ­– not that I am in any way opposed to the ‘recent’ phenomenon of gastro-pubs, but it’s just that I’d hate to see the wonderful tradition of pub meals disappear, those pub meals consisting of dishes such as steak-and-kidney pie; pork pies, cottage pie and so on. Continue Reading

When I heard of all the accolades it was receiving, I was determined to buy a bottle of Palladius, a white wine produced by the Sadie family in the Swartland wine region.  ‘Determined’ that is until I saw the price tag and my eyes started to water.  It costs 72 quid a bottle.  Blimey!  How could I, a mere journalist afford this?  No, I decided, I must be content to grovel among the el cheapo wines.  The Olympian realm of Eben Sadie’s wines are, I realise, reserved for investment bankers (or used to be) and African cabinet ministers. Continue Reading

A Scrum-Half should work as a waiter as part of his training. Or should I say, Ricky January should.   Most scrumhalves rely on peripheral vision to determine where their mid-field players are positioned.  Continue Reading

Words work for me.  Actually, they more than work for me; they change how I think; They infiltrate my brain cells and subvert my thoughts – in the most delicious way! Continue Reading

Dagenham RUFC, one of the fastest growing rugby clubs in Essex, currently runs 3 senior sides, with the 1^st XV competing in Essex League One, the 2^nd XV in BL Merit Division 5 and the 3rd XV in BL Merit Division 9. Continue Reading

London is an exciting place, we all know that. You’ve heard so many pieces of advice and opinions about the place, but can it all be true? What’s London really like? Follow these 100 London Bloggers and get the real deal.

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Recently, global immigration and finance leader 1st Contact re-launched their company values with a celebration that spanned 3 offices on 3 continents.

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The 2010 FIFA World Cup is officially here and South Africa is abuzz with fans from all over the world… painting their faces, waving their flags and blowing their Vuvuzelas to create a positively electric energy!

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The biggest tennis event of the year kicked off yesterday as the Wimbledon Championship came into its 124th edition.

Two for one on selected Travel Talk tours when 2 mates book at the same time for Sail Greece, Turkey and Sail Croatia, Save up to GBP 40% for Egypt, Morocco and Jordan. Also save up to 50% on Festival Tours. Continue Reading