Babylon
Design / Environment / Food / Interiors / Photography / STUDIO e* / Travel

Babylon

Allow me to step back in time here, if you will.  The following images have been languishing in my “still to be edited” folder for almost 8 months.  And through no fault of their own, mind you.  The establishment they depict is one of my favourite Cape Winelands locations.  Given the competition, that’s top marks! … Continue reading

Bali Part III {Seminyak}
Photography / STUDIO e* / Travel

Bali Part III {Seminyak}

After discovering the wonder, delight and hedonism that was Potato Head Beach Club & Bar, I spent some time (not much, mind you!) exploring the surrounding streets of Seminyak.  I discovered that it’s a neighbourhood of contrasts. Dusty streets, overloaded motorbikes, street food stalls and stray dogs contrasted with luxe villas, high-end boutiques, ultra-cool beach … Continue reading

On Board
STUDIO e* / Travel

On Board

I’m going on a last-minute work trip to Bali next week.  I’m pretty excited as I’ve never been before and I’ve heard so many good things about the place.  While my day-to-day handbag resembles the remnants of a small explosion (loose raisins, faded receipts, loose change, dog-eared business cards and the like), I’m pretty darn organised … Continue reading

Quiet Achiever
Photography / STUDIO e* / Travel

Quiet Achiever

You may recall that I visited the lovely city of Lisbon a while back.  I think of Lisbon as the rarely noticed, but very likeable kid on the playground.  Lisbon’s other friends (Paris, Barcelona, Rome) get all the attention, leaving Lisbon somewhat in the shade. While I love spending time with the city’s better known contemporaries, … Continue reading

Not so New Castle
Photography / Travel

Not so New Castle

Amongst the illustrious travel destinations that occupy my travel hit list, (read: Tokyo, Peru, The Ngorogo Crater and Vegas etc . . ), there are a few other lesser-known destinations that sit – somewhat uncomfortably – amongst them.  Canberra is one.  Yes, the Canberra that no-one seems to talk about.  Visit.  Or acknowledge for that … Continue reading