Planning a European adventure 1 July 2011 Excitement mounts as I gear up to set off on my European adventure. But first:... read more
What I love about Cape Town 29 June 2011 A short history of Cape Town's colourful past interspersed with highlights of things to see... read more
Wine maker Dirk van der Niepoort – a humble, Croc-wearing maverick 1 June 2011 Despite being an incredibly famous wine maker, Dirk van der Niepoort is a friendly, humble... read more
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro: a beautiful and gruelling challenge 17 March 2011 The challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be wrenchingly arduous, but at the same time... read more
All roads lead to Rome 19 January 2011 An early morning bus ride deposits me in the centre of Rome. I explore the... read more
The Great Big Nothing – Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 5 October 2010 If someone told you to fly half way around the world to see emptiness, you... read more
Alison Westwood blogs from Switzerland 7 February 2010 Arriving in Zurich after two flights, I had to catch two trains and a tram... read more
Day two in Switzerland: Death by cheese or skis 7 February 2010 After I'd narrowly escaped death by cheese, I put on my ski gear again and... read more
Unlucky birds and bad delays 16 June 2009 It's Youth Day and I feel about a thousand years old. Every time I get... read more
