I’ve been travelling to South Africa for over a decade, and make sure to spend a significant period of time there every year.The things that keep me coming back include an incredible winter climate, some of the most dramatic landscapes I’ve seen anywhere in the world, a fantastic food and wine scene, the affordability of travelling around the country, and the lovely, kind people you encounter along the way.   A few weeks in South Africa charges up my batteries for the next twelve months -...

Being half French, I’ve spent almost every summer of my life in Provence - it's the place that most feels like home. Located in the sun-drenched south of France, Provence stretches from the Rhône Valley to the Italian border, sweeping across vineyards, Alpine foothills, medieval towns and olive groves, all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. Over the past three decades, I’ve explored this magical region inside and out: its big hitters and hidden gems, architectural wonders, natural landscapes,...