It may amuse you, but maybe not surprise you; to know that there are still some people out there in the world (and not just children) still have a quite ignorant perception of Africa. People […]
Life After Lockdown
Many people in Zimbabwe are not aware that life after the 21 Day- Lockdown will be very different and must start preparing for change of life- style right now. Those who are short sighted think […]
Skyscapes, cloudscapes; mindscapes and byscapes; The stuff I dream into……
In all my travels and wandering there is one constant, one inspiration… The all encompassing African sky above me, here in Zimbabwe……. I’ve looked at clouds From both sides now…… From Up and Down….. And […]
Staying Grounded During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The world has been turned on its head in the last few months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have had to adapt to all activities being confined to our home spaces. It is easy […]
Are Exercise and Physical Activity the Same?
In Dan Buettner’s book “Blue Zones” he enlightens readers on how centenarians – people who have lived to be 100 years old – lead lifestyles that naturally induce movement. This is mostly in the form […]
Bromeliads
As a horticulturist and landscaper, different types of plants have always fascinated me. Sometimes I’m able to walk in my garden and speak to my plants. This is very peaceful and therapeutic for me because […]
Waiting in line
It has often been stated that Zimbabweans are friendly people and as warm as the southern African climate. They are generally accommodating, polite, well mannered and generous. And I have generally found this to be […]
Celebrating 10TH Edition of the award winning Fashion Week in California.
This month of March is marked with a ‘historical moment’ in San Francisco, as the city welcomed Fashion Designers to present their creations from Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South and North America. Although San Francisco […]
No Spring Chicken
I admire and respect Joseph. He has worked hard, all of his life; man and boy, until he retired a few years back. Like most men of his generation he started off with a two […]
Confessions of a Kombi addict
I am always beguiled by the beleaguered people of Zimbabwe, for whom in some cases just getting through each and every day is a triumph. Blighted by a lack of regular employment and affected by […]
Leap into Valentine’s Day, Sparkling With a ‘Diva’
“Champagne, inseparable companion of joyous heavenly events, crown of festivities and special celebrations. Champagne, symbol of friendship, toast of state banquets…ritual that launches steamships and airplanes! Remembrance of rebirth, joyful tear of anniversary, stamp of […]
An African storytellers workshop about circular design
Six southern-African storytellers gather in Cape Town for a two-day workshop about the future of design and the circular economy. 12 February 2020: After an intensive screening process of over 170 portfolios across various creative disciplines, […]
WINE Letters Of Christmas Telling Me…
Where there is no wine there is no love – Euripides Christmas is a time for family, love, giving, joy, forgiving, reconnections… the list is endless. It’s officially eight days until Christmas and if you […]
Painting and Sketching in my Garden of Eden; But Winter is Coming
As an artist and as a naturalist, skulls skins and bones have always fascinated me. I love drawing the shapes of found natural objects. The natural world, its balances and ecosystems enchant me…and the place […]
All things athleisure and streetwear with Dean Hunda
Winter is coming and so is the fitness craze to get our summer bodies ready for when the cold weather comes to an end. Intricate Lifestyle founder, Dean Hunda, spoke with us about all things […]
ILALA LODGE HOTEL TO SHOWCASE LINE-UP OF ENHANCEMENTS AT LEADING AFRICAN TOURISM TRADE SHOW
Zimbabwe, Friday 26 April 2019: At the 2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba tourism trade show Ilala Lodge Hotel will showcase a line-up of recent developments set to enhance guest experiences in Zimbabwe’s tourism capital, Victoria Falls. Africa’s […]
WINE Inc. – A WINE Lovers Tidbit
“Wine … changing even as we taste it, delivers a message with meaning only in our response. If we are in the right key when we receive it, our eyes will shine and we shall […]
Scientists are One step closer to Male Birth Control
Promising results have been yielded in the search for a male oral contraceptive. Researchers from the University of Washington and UCLA recently presented promising results of Phase I clinical trials for a drug aimed at […]
TRANSFORMATION IN GREYSTONE PARK
PROTECTING OUR WETLANDS The Greystone Nature Preserve, a haven for nature lovers, is about to undergo a major transformation. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Greystone Park, the 7 hectare wetland is administered by the […]
ILALA LODGE HOTEL ENHANCES GUEST EXPERIENCE WITH NEW PLUNGE POOL AND POOLSIDE LOUNGE
Zimbabwe, 22 March 2019: Ilala Lodge Hotel has announced the completion of a new plunge pool and a new poolside lounge. The new features overlook breath-taking views of the mist that rises above one of […]
‘World in a Glass’ – Final WINE Destination, Chile
“Artists and poets still find life’s meaning in a glass of wine” – Joy Sterling, A Cultivated Life This invitation could not have come at a better time. Having made the difficult decision of drinking […]
ILALA LODGE HOTEL EXHIBITS FOR THE FIRST TIME AT ITB BERLIN 2019
Zimbabwe, 2 March 2019: Ilala Lodge Hotel has today announced its participation in the 2019 ITB Travel Trade Show in Berlin, Germany. Attending the show for the first time, the company will exhibit its luxurious […]
12 Things Every Wine Lover Should Know
“If you like a wine that you drink, now with your phone, it’s so easy. Just take a picture of the label. You learn about it. You learn where it comes from and what the […]
A WINE Safari – A Purely Zimbabwean Experience
“Wine, like food, is so emotional. If you think about it, so much of the courting ritual is surrounded by wine and food. There’s a built-in romance to wine” – Padma Lakshmi Even though Cupid’s […]
A Guide on how to Kick It in Zimbabwe in 2019!
I am a little late with my New Year, new adventures post! The start of the year has not been the best for Zimbabweans. From fuel price hikes, to the continued currency issues, protests, looting, […]
‘Self-Catering Staycation Offering a Personalised Travel Concierge This Valentine’s ‘
If you haven’t heard about us; We are Harare’s Air BNB. Mbuso Travels is a tailor-made travel concierge offering luxury and exquisite to simple no fuss on the go selectively handpicked accommodation. It’s not […]
Til Death Do Us WINE – A Colmant Kiss
“Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me” – Sarah Bernhardt Wine lovers, have you ever been in Love? The month of February, each year, brings about the graciously […]
Unplugged Zim aims for global standard festival
After exactly 50 events, 128 unique acts and 22 DJs on its Zimbabwe stage, Unplugged Zim now aims to transform its monthly event property ‘Unplugged’ into a global standard festival. Unplugged Zim is a Zimbabwe-based […]
Ilala Lodge Hotel Celebrate’s Valentine’s Day by Unveiling their Most Romantic Suite to Date
Ilala Lodge Hotel have announced the opening of the all-new Strathearn Suite, named after hotel founder, Strathearn Brown. The suite offers the perfect setting for couples looking for an extra special way to celebrate Valentine’s […]
Complicated! Living A Little With A Red WINE Blend
“Going to a restaurant is one of my keenest pleasures. Meeting someplace with old and new friends, ordering wine, eating food, surrounded by strangers, I think is the core of what it means to live […]