As I write I can see the two black and white photos of New York on my desk –one of the Empire State and surrounding buildings, the other my own picture of a sign at the intersection between Broadway and Wall Streets – the American Flag hanging proudly above the entrance to the Stock Exchange [...]
Let’s celebrate: we’re turning one!
On Tuesday 27 April — Freedom Day — we’re turning one!
It’s hard to believe how quickly it’s gone, but then time flies when you’re having fun. And what fun it’s been! The past 12 months has seen the launch of two new columns — What Kate Did and The Globetrotter. We’ve also introduced a whole [...]
Is Gaga Birkin mad?
First it was Lindsay that jumped ship. Now head designer Estrella Archs has left Emmanuel Ungaro. A spokesperson for the fashion house told Vogue UK the reason for leaving was “…due to irreconcilable differences related to the creative direction of the brand”. No replacement has been named yet for the creative director position. Whoever does [...]
Slackpacking: the slacker’s way out?
Some travellers are in their element when roughing it, and indeed take pride in how rustic their travel conditions are. Whether it’s schlepping sans porter along the trails of Tibet or wearing the same clothes for the duration of a trek to Machu Picchu in the name of travelling light, hardy travellers base the success [...]
A tale of two shops
BY FREEMAN
Rustenburg, South Africa. Until the town became better known to the world as one of South Africa’s host venues for the 2010 World Cup which will be swamped by English and USA fans on June 12th, it was known by locals as one of South Africa’s fastest growing urban areas on the back [...]
Food for thought
Kelly Berrold celebrates cafe culture with these three stunning photographs.
A ‘right to strike’ has limits too
BY AKANYANG MEREMENTSI
About 130 000 members of the South Africa Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) were expected to embark on a nationwide strike today. This follows a ‘failed application’ by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) which sought to halt the industrial action by the union, Mail & Guardian Online has reported.
According to the report, [...]
A taste of Canadian class: Fairmont luxury in the Rockies
The eyes of the world have recently been trained on Whistler, host of the skiing events in the Winter Olympics 2010. Just the other side of the mountain range, however, as it tips from British Columbia into Alberta, are the ski resort towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. The three areas are divided by [...]
Peach’s mystery replacement and fashion blog bliss
After Peaches Geldof’s contract was terminated, it was thought that Georgia May Jagger would be the face of underwear brand Ultimo next. But Vogue UK is reporting that its former cover girl will not be gracing the new campaign. Although she has been linked to the brand, she will be using her [...]
Madrid magic: a city of surprises
As a European destination, Madrid is often passed over for cities with more international cache – Paris, Amsterdam – even its own counterpart – Barcelona. Yet, as a favourite hangout of Ernest Hemingway, this is a city of living, eating, partying and shopping. Madrid contains all the things one might want from a European city [...]
