Traveling in Southern Africa and trading here is a blog for the design minded adventurer in: Architecture, African furniture and Decor, Travel, Art, Photography, Fashion, Food, Cars, Wine, Current Trends and Events. We'll even cross the borders of South Africa periodically to bring you related stories from our neighboring countries on the continent of Africa.
Perfectly perched at the highest point in Braamfontein, Randlords is an exclusive rooftop bar and lounge venue, located on the 22nd floor of South Point Towers. Randlords, floating high above the City of Gold with magical 360 degree views; stretch from the majestic FNB Stadium in Soweto to the suburban Sandton skyline and beyond.
Sanbona, where the famous white Lions of Timbavati can be seen roaming the 54 000ha, wildlife reserve in the Klein (little) Karoo.Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is one of two private wilderness regions in South Africa, also known as one of Africa’s most remarkable eco-friendly wilderness areas.
Delaire Graff Estate – Owner Laurence Graff Chairman of Graff Diamonds acquired the estate, in November 2003; transforming it into one of South Africa’s most desirable art, hospitality and wine destination. Today, with two outstanding restaurants, a state-of-the-art winery, exclusive Lodges, a destination Spa and two luxury boutiques, the transformation of this piece of paradise, nestled between majestic mountains and overlooking the vineyards of Stellenbosch, one of the world’s leading wine destinations.
One&Only Cape Town is situated at the heart of the city’s working harbour within the fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Cape Town itself is located at the foot of Table Mountain at the northern end of Africa’s Cape Peninsula, where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet.
In post - Renaissance Europe, Kuba Cloth, the embroidered and appliqué decorated raffia cloth from the Congo (formerly Zaire), entered the curio cabinets and treasuries of nobles and kings as the finest representation of African art. More recently, the mastery of Kuba cloths' abstract patterning was a source of inspiration to artists such as Matisse, who displayed part of his large collection on the wall of his studio. www.phasesafrica.com directly trade with the Congo's most renowned source on Kuba and Shoowa Cloth.
Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show Featuring Buddy Valastro from TLC's "Cake Boss" - TV Show
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
This national event considered one of the finest on the world gourmet stage.The highlight of Cape Towns event will have live demonstrations by celebrity chefs; Buddy Valastro, of the hit TLC show, Cake Boss, winner of MasterChef America, Whitney Miller, Reza Mahammad, and Ariana Bundy
The program consist of several workshops where participants will receive live demonstrations by world class chefs in attendance.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Ticket includes free food and wine sampling, free live demonstration by celebrity chefs in the Chefs in Action Theater; as well as 9 additional theaters with leading International and local Chefs including Wine Connoisseurs generously sharing their knowledge. There are also hundreds of outstanding prize giveaways, and many special offers on the very latest in kitchen appliances, cookware and food, wine.
World renowned as one of Africa’s finest game lodges, Londolozi was the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & Chateaux status, reinforcing its commitment to luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exceptional service. A Londolozi safari is about engaging all the senses and participating in the journey, so that you come away charged, enlightened and ready for the next adventure.
“During my long walk to freedom, I had the rare privilege to visit Londolozi. There I saw people of all races living in harmony amidst the beauty that Mother Nature offers. Londolozi represents a model of the dream I cherish for the future of nature preservation in our country” – Nelson Mandela
Lionel Smit was born in Pretoria, South-Africa in 1982 today he lives and works in Cape Town; known for his large canvasses and unique sculptures. Smit has been exhibiting locally and internationally for nearly 10 years. Smit has a significant international following, with collectors ranging from European Investment Bank, Laurence Graff from Delaire Wine Estate to the Rand Merchant Bank.
In 2009, Smit reached a pinnacle in his career when Christie’s Auction House, in London, used a photo of one of his paintings "African Girl" for the cover of an auction catalogue. Incidentally, this piece of work on the auction sold for three times the reserve price.
