Savor South Africa's Winelands: A Gourmet & Wine Lover's Journey through Franschhoek & Stellenbosch
More than 300 wineries thrive here in the moderate Mediterranean climate cooled by breezes from the Atlantic and Indian oceans, but they aren’t lined up, Napa Valley-like, on the main roads, preserving an appealing farm-country vibe.
Our arrival in February coincided with harvest - and some of the area’s warmest weather. From our first base, the charming Plumwood Inn, we would explore Franschhoek and neighboring Stellenbosch, historic small towns considered by many to be South Africa’s wine and culinary capitals.
Travel in the Time of Chaos
Without a doubt, we live in interesting times. Devastating wars. Global warming. Economic uncertainty. Pandemics. Threats to democracies, including our own. The Chinese curse about "interesting times" has seldom rung truer. Then why is everyone traveling? Almost all of our friends have been posting recent travel adventures on Facebook and Instagram. Shouldn’t they should be […]