A Table in the Winelands
Long afternoons among the vines of the Cape, where the Old World and the African sun meet at the same table.
The Grand Passage Journal
The Grand Passage Journal
Writing on journeys, places, culture and the art of living beautifully.
On the Grammar of a Grand Hotel
What the great houses of hospitality still understand about time, ceremony and the pleasure of being cared for.
An Evening at the Salon
Conversation, music and gastronomy — the enduring appeal of the gathering, considered and beautifully set.
The Grand Table: The Ritual of Dinner
Why dinner has never been only about the food — the table, the setting, the service and the pleasure of lingering long after the plates are cleared.
A Long Lunch in the Winelands
The ritual of the long South African lunch among the vines — the architecture, the wine, the seasonal table and the beauty of taking one’s time.
The Art of Dressing for Dinner
On evening dress, understated elegance and the quiet pleasure of dressing beautifully for an occasion once again.
The Return of Timeless Elegance
Why considered silhouettes, real craftsmanship and beautiful materials endure in a world running on fast fashion.
The Architecture of Memory
How historic villas, stations, hotels and estates hold the atmosphere and the stories of another age.
The Lasting Romance of European Rail
The golden age of the railway journey, and why the romance of travelling by train has never quite left us.