Travel & Food
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Gullible consumers believe that expensive wines are superior
Producers are under enormous pressure and their pain is evident in the pricing
By Michael Fridjhon
Cliveden: the iconic hotel in Berkshire where Churchill, Chaplin and Meghan Markle stayed
The grand country hotel exudes power and privilege, and is synonymous with salacious political scandal
By Deborah Curtis-Setchell
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Fine wine is not quantifiable in the absolute sense
Investec Trophy Wine Show shows how medal awards are contested and rarely unanimous
By Michael Fridjhon
A good Cederberg port in a storm to take in nature
Cederberg’s Traveller’s Rest offers self-catering cottages, hiking and mountain biking
By Nick Yell
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | China imports help SA producers navigate vinous Strait of Hormuz
With SA’s wine exports falling 7%, a tax-free trade pact offers access to large market
By Michael Fridjhon
‘There’s no dignity’ in travelling with a weak passport
Tourists with low-ranking travel documents face distress at border posts
By The Conversation
WATCH | Middle East conflict opens tourism window for South Africa
Business Day TV speaks to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council SA, about how shifting global conditions are reshaping the local tourism industry
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Wine industry chafes at return of red tape
New wine-labelling rules spark frustration over bureaucracy and compliance costs
By Michael Fridjhon
Glacier collapse forces Blatten residents to rebuild lives in Swiss Alps
Efforts to revive the community, including building a temporary hotel, are underway
By Reuters
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Putting pinot noir on the map
Hannes Storm is now a South African cellarmaster who best understands pinot
By Michael Fridjhon
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Bordeaux market collapse spells disaster for speculators
Demand from younger generations wanes and consumption declines as boom ends
By Michael Fridjhon
Wildfires devastate visitor numbers at US national parks
Visits plunged in Colorado and California, especially after high-severity forest fires
By The Conversation
MICHAEL FRIDJHON | New labels tempt conservative wine consumers
Fewer than 30 brands account for more than 70% of the country’s high-end wine sales
By Michael Fridjhon
Public spaces should meet ageing population’s needs
Urban areas should be accessible and safe for the elderly and people with disabilities
By The Conversation
NICK YELL | Lose — and find — yourself on a bike between the Bokkeveldberge and Tankwa Karoo
The route from Grasberg Farm to Tankwa Tented Camp reveals rugged terrain and rich history
By Nick Yell
