Every spring, travellers from around the world descend on South Africa’s normally barren Namakwa region to witness the impressive wildflower display. But what is there to do if the flowers aren’t blooming? Lucy Corne found out the hard way [button size='' style='' text='View article' icon='' icon_color='' link='http://lucycorne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/namakwa-flowers.pdf'...
They're not quite siblings but they're certainly pretty close cousins. They've grown up together in South Africa, their respective revolutions having happened at the same time. They're both drunk for flavour and the extra kick they bring to the table. So it makes sense that...
From honky-tonks to GooGoo Clusters, Lucy Corne immerses herself in Nashville life and emerges with a new-found respect for country music. [button size='' style='' text='View article' icon='' icon_color='' link='http://lucycorne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nashville.pdf' target='_blank' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin='']...
Canarian cuisine was borne of hardship, as the climate does not go hand in hand with abundance. But the simple dishes are seasoned and spiced to create rustic, often hearty plates that are as much a part of local culture as a trip to the beach. [button size='' style=''...
A stark volcanic landscape dotted with whitewashed houses, a smattering of sculptures and unique architectural projects; the island of Lanzarote can appear to be one giant work of art. The late, native artist César Manrique left an inescapable impression on this wild land, one that...
It’s fair to say that no single person has had such a powerful and lasting effect on modern day South Africa as Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. His memory lives on in the minds of the people and is immortalised in statues, museums, exhibitions and monuments across...
It’s fair to say that beer has long been seen as a man’s drink. Advertising has typically sold mainstream beer not only as a beverage for the boys, but as something that makes men extra manly. “Drink our beer and be the coolest guy in the club/the...
It wasn't long ago that Muizenberg's beachfront was virtually derelict, with more boarded-up buildings than visitors – it's early 20th-century heydays as one of South Africa’s most fashionable seaside resorts long behind it. However, residents refused to let it rot and today, thanks to plenty...
Part of Growler Magazine's "Seven Continents of Beer" feature. [button size='' style='' text='View article' icon='' icon_color='' link='http://growlermag.com/cape-of-good-hops-the-state-of-craft-beer-in-south-africa/' target='_blank' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color='' background_color='' hover_background_color='' font_style='' font_weight='' text_align='' margin='']...
As the Anheuser-Busch InBev takeover of SABMiller becomes a reality, some South African microbrewers are worried. Will they soon become acquainted with the buyouts and bully tactics that American breweries have long faced? [button size='' style='' text='View article' icon='' icon_color='' link='http://allaboutbeer.com/ab-inbev-sabmiller-south-africa/' target='_blank' color='' hover_color='' border_color='' hover_border_color=''...