Sea La Vie | Coastal Getaways

south africa coastal getaways

Originally published in Sawubona Magazine, March 2022.
As the last of summer stretches out over the southern hemisphere, savour sunny shores and long days with your family at some of these seaside spots.

Reconnecting Humanity

reconnecting humanity

Originally Published in OutThere Mag, 2022.
Realising that to be truly inclusive, you have to create belonging, this new breed of experiences – by people of colour, for people of colour and their friends – seeks to reconnect individuals with and reimagine what black spaces in Cape Town should really be.

Building a Bridge through Wine

khayelitsha wine

Originally Published in House & Leisure SA, 2022.
Lauren Manuel McShane engages with a new narrative surrounding Cape Town’s wine culture, and chats to tenacious entrepreneur, Lindile Ndzaba whose brand, Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines, is paving this connection

The Heart of an Activist

Lucina evans

Originally published in Sawubona Mag, 2020.
Lucinda Evans of the gang-ridden Lavender Hills in Cape Town was named one of BBC’s List of 100 Inspiring and Influential Women around the World 2019.

Malaria-free Game Reserves for Families | South Africa

Malaria-free game reserves south africa

Originally published in Juice Magazine, Aug 2019.
Wondering what to do with young kids on a bush holiday and not keen on the hassles of malaria medication? Lauren Manuel suggests child-friendly stays at malaria-free game reserves throughout South Africa. 

Inspired Portraits | Malaysia

Malaysia street artist

Originally published in Silkwind Mag, 2015.
Street artist Akid_One is shining new light on the typically dark art of graffiti.

Secrets of Lanna | Thailand

Thailand's Lanna Kingdom

Originally published in Silkwind Mag, 2015.
The best trips involve unique encounters, and in Northern Thailand visitors get to experience ancient practices of
a royal kingdom.

Go fly Kite, la | Malaysia

Malaysian kites

Originally published in Jetstar Magazine, 2015.
A kite-maker invites us to discover the art of traditional Malaysian kite-making – and shares some of the trade’s colourful history

Forage & Feast

forage cape town

Originally Published in Juice Magazine, October 2019.
LAUREN MCSHANE JOINS URBAN HUNTER GATHERER, ROUSHANNA GRAY, FOUNDER OF VELD AND SEA, TO FORAGE FOR WILD FOOD IN PREPARATION FOR A DELICIOUS FEAST.