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July 2010

‘Tis the Season for Tree Planters, Tra La La La La

For the last week, there have been new faces in our rural, industrial town. Tanned faces belonging to bohemian personalities, lithe bodies and cheeky smiles. For us foreigners, tree planting season came as a complete surprise and a welcome diversion from the oil and gas workers we see all year round.
Modern-day [...]

Movie Review: I Love You Phillip Morris

Not being much of a movie person, I nevertheless had the opportunity to watch I Love You Phillip Morris last Sunday.
When I first read the review on Mail & Guardian newspaper this weekend I thought someone was crazy. But of course that was until I got so bored (not that I had nothing to do [...]

What are YOUR Travel Must-Haves?

We all have a list. Some of ours are short (generally only those of non-metro guys) but most of ours are long and ever-expanding. Your customized and unique travel essentials list is born out of trial and error, learning the hard way and not listening to mom – until you are [...]

HAVANA – Steamy Nights, Sultry Days

Cuba is a country of contradictions, complications and compromises, where instead of providing answers, visiting only poses more questions and uncertainties about the fascinating mix of people and cultures. To speak about the beauty and generosity of the people, the lushness of the forest, the idyllic turquoise and white beaches and the [...]

Havana Nights

Photographs by SARAH LAURENCE

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