Delaire Graff Indochine in Stellenbosch South Africa
DINNER AT DELAIRE GRAFF ESTATE’S INDOCHINE RESTAURANT IN STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICA Our first wine experience in South Africa’s famous Stellenbosch wine region is a dinner with wine pairings at Indochine, the fine dining restaurant at the magnificent Delaire Graff Estate. Our reservation is at 8pm, but we arrive early to have some time to visit this…
The Master Weavers of Mughal Town
The Master Weavers of Mughal Town in Varanasi India. Read our previous posting: “The colorful Ghats of Varanasi India” Every Indian girl, I am told, dreams of getting married in a Varanasi-woven silk saree. The art of weaving silk is a centuries-old tradition in Varanasi, passed on from generation to generation among the Moslem…
The Graceful Elegance of Cape Grace Hotel
THE GRACEFUL ELEGANCE OF CAPE GRACE HOTEL The moment we walked into the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, I sensed we had entered a world of personalized service, refinement and quiet elegance one might expect in a top-drawer luxury boutique hotel. We were invited to sit down at the reception desk, offered…
Côte d’Ivoire, maquis restaurants and our favorite destination in West Africa!
Cote d’Ivoire. COUNTRY ROLL No 44 : Côte d’Ivoire, or Ivory Coast, now the world’s largest producer of cacao! Previous host to Kong Empire and other kingdoms, Côte d’Ivoire is blessed with many heritage sites, great beaches, interesting maquis restaurants and a (let’s hope it lasts) peaceful environment, making the country our favorite destination in…