Simon’s Town Surprised Me with Its Beautiful Yet Tragic History
On a whim, I went to explore Simon’s Town, and serendipitously discovered its inspiring apartheid history in the town’s determined little history museum.
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Robben Island: Human Nature and What Apartheid Really Is
On Robben Island, I got assigned exactly the right kind of tour guide, who did the route backwards, and told its story with a controversial – yet relevant – POV.
Castle of Good Hope: Storms Before the Rainbow Nation
I went to South Africa to understand its apartheid history. In the Castle of Good Hope, I learned that I needed to go all the way back to its colonial beginnings.
How to Visit the Shindagha Museum in Dubai
When I came to Dubai for the first time, it was for a layover. Instead of staying in the downtown...
Expo City Dubai: The New CBD After World #Expo2020
Expo City, built for the 2020 World Expo, was high on my Dubai list. As a sustainability professional, my Dubai...
Thoughts on a Lifetime of Going to the Tailor
I have a habit which is a legitimate luxury. Approximately every year, and some months before Hari Raya (that’s Eid...