Pic: Alvi’s Drift Wine shouldn’t be about a price point. Part marketing hype, part production expense, part controlled scarcity, pricing means that there are plenty of less-than-stellar wines out there that cost the earth but deliver as much as a wine that costs a two-thirds less. Similarly, some wines are massively expensive because they deliver. Similarly, your choice of wine […]
Since the introduction of legislation in May 2019 that permitted the sale and distribution of low-dose Cannabidiol (CBD) products to the public, there’s been an explosion of CBD-laced products on the market. The makers claim all manner of benefits, from the relief of chronic pain to treatment of anxiety & depression, and from the alleviation of the symptoms associated with […]
At its most basic, eating is a function essential to preserving life – and at its most extravagant, it’s a celebration of ingenuity, endeavour and even art. When humans come together, we dance, dine or sing – whether in celebration, worship or protest. Eating is one of humanity’s great communal, social activities and the option to gather at restaurants to […]
It’s very rare to find a space that fundamentally feels healthy – but that’s just the sense that settles on you the second you click your car’s ignition off in the car park at Santé Wellness Retreat & Spa. The Paarl air is crisp, the distant mountains look freshly-laundered and the imposing stack of buildings before you are pristine – […]
Ancient cities weren’t designed for tour buses, so much of the history and magic of the grandest capitals is tucked away in narrow cobblestone warrens. While there’s a lot to be said for hopping on a tour bus and ticking off the list of major monuments with the help of a knowledgeable guide, cycling a city is one of the […]
‘Getting a dress designed is as much about how it makes a client feel, as how it makes them look,’ says Leopard Frock Creative Director Lezanne Viviers. ‘There’s a lot of EQ (emotional intelligence) involved in designing an outfit’. Understanding that people look good when they feel good has kept Leopard Frock founder Marianne Fassler at the gleaming scissor tip […]
“Why do birds suddenly appear, every time you are near?” asked Karen Carpenter in Close To You. She wasn’t wide of the mark. In a figurative sense, seeing illusions – avian or otherwise – when you’re in love with someone isn’t far from reality. That’s because being in love is similar to being on reality-altering drugs – exhilaration, euphoria, increased […]
Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben told him that “with great power, comes great responsibility”, but Adam Weiner, physics teacher and author of the book Don’t Try This at Home! The Physics of Hollywood Movies, says that having superpowers could come with some great drawbacks, too. Faster Than a Speeding Bullet According to Weiner, having Superman save you could actually end up […]
Painter, sculptor & printmaker Chrisél Attewell’s work documents the city of Johannesburg’s state of flux – creating a testament to the rejuvenation of the inner city. Attewell’s commute to her studio at August House in Doornfontein offered a different experience each day, with the city’s evolving skyline and the many construction sites she passed along the way becoming the embodiment […]
The illusion of artisanality is a 21st century hallmark of brands which produce everything from cheese to beer and backpacks to clothing. ‘Hand crafted’, ‘curated’ and ‘bespoke’ are the buzzwords which attempt to bestow the illusion of quality, individuality and exclusivity on items in a bid to elevate their desirability and add a veneer of uniqueness. Amidst the hipster hype, […]
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