Last weekend I made a mad-dash for the Jaipur Literature Festival with fellow-author Khushwant Singh (not to be confused with the man in the bulb). It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, made Friday evening, to leave...
For those who live in South Africa braaing is an important part of their culture. Most locals either grow up around the braai-vleis (barbecue meat) or have at least attended more than a few braais...
Okay, this is a little surreal, cool, wild and "really, huh?" at the same time: an entire street lined up with mug shots of Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales in Shanghai China....
Shirataki is a type of konnyaku (gelatinous yam cake) that is in the form of thin noodles. They are similar to ito konnyaku in that they both look like konnyaku noodles but differs in that...
This week, the White House announced the launch of the Startup America Partnership as part of President Obama’s national strategy to stimulate economic growth and the creation of quality jobs.
Chaired by Steve Case, co-founder of...
Today is ‘Seotdal Geumeum’ in Korea, according to the traditional agrarian calendar. The day prior to the Lunar New Year, this is the final day in the Year of the Tiger — and tomorrow we...
Check out the cover story in the July/August of 2010 issue of Desert Leaf.
To read the article and see more of Bob’s photos from China and SE Asia follow the link: The Many Faces of...
Just outside the Mother City, about two hours drive, lies a wild landscape that exudes rough, dramatic splendour; the Cederberg. You’ll know you’re in the region because the mountains tower all around you, the scent...
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