Culinary Quest: East City Grill & Yakiniku

Fire, precision, and restraint define East City Grill – a contemporary grill in Cape Town where Japanese technique meets South African produce with quiet confidence.

This 2026 review explores a restaurant shaping the city’s evolving dining identity, from Wagyu-led plates and yakitori to a drinks programme designed for ease rather than intimidation.

For those building a considered list of where to eat in Cape Town right now, East City Grill offers a measured, detail-driven experience that lingers well beyond the table.

Culinary Quest: AMURA at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

Belmond’s latest seafood-forward dining entry embraces tradition while also bending expectations. The result? A Michelin star chef using the ocean’s pantry to mastermind marine casual fine dining that’s innovative, occasionally familiar, and unequivocally another tasty, elegant Belmond hit!

Travel Europe (Review): Volkshotel, in Amsterdam

In the city of canals comes a hotel that stands out even among the infamous Canal Houses and artist stop-ins.
Here’s why Volkshotel does Amsterdam justice in the spirit of its reputation as a culture and design destination, AND as the party stop-in of The Netherlands….

Travel Essentials: Photography Tips for Solo Travel or Shoots

Taking decent photos is awkward and difficult as it is. I’m just offering photography tips I’ve learned through trial and error (and fashion & travel fun), to make it a bit easier for you to capture better memories with more polish and ease.

Here are my Top 6 amateur photography tips – whether you’re using a smartphone or DSLR camera…