Village Of Stanford Makes British Telegraph
The Telegraph’s resident South African travel expert, Pippa de Bruyn, has penned an ode to Stanford this week, saying she fell in love with the place in the 1990s.
VICE Goes Head First Into The US College Scam And How The Rich Game The System [Video]
A massive investigation, dubbed “Operation Varsity Blues”, has uncovered the dirty, behind the scenes dealings involved in gaining entrance to America’s most esteemed colleges.
Wednesday Morning Spice
TV stars in massive exam cheating scandal. Ethiopian Airlines plane’s final moments. Danny K vs Helen Zille. Trump wanted Jared and Ivanka gone. Chicken hit squad. Ronaldo heroics. Kate Moss wears a dress.
Popular Local Wedding Venue’s Dirty Secret
It’s never easy securing the dream wedding venue, especially when the owner of the venue decides she is going to break the law.
Good News, Everyone – Apparently There’s No Such Thing As Free Will [Video]
We all like to think that we are the masters of our own destiny, but if you ask Stanford University’s resident neurobiologist then that’s a load of baloney.
Do You Turn Violent After A Bad Sleep? It’s Ok – You Might Just Be ‘Sleep Drunk’
New research could give insight as to why we sometimes wake up literally crawling out of our dreams, feeling like we are never going to be fully awake and make it to the office…
These Pics Shot Outside Of Hermanus Will Blow Your Mind [GALLERY]
Guys, have you ever heard of Walker Bay? It is an absolutely stunning stretch of Coast between Hermanus and Gansbaai (Stanford’s sort of in the middle of it) in the Cape. Local photographer, Hugh-Daniel Grobler got in touch with us to share his shots. They will absolutely blow your mind.
SA’s Top Forensic Scientist Hosts Murder Weekend
Dr. David Klatzow helped crack cases like the Brett Kebble murder and the Helderberg crash, and is now involved in the Pistorius case. When he hosts a murder mystery weekend, you go. And what better venue for a murder mystery weekend, then the town of Stanford – just 10 minutes outside Hermanus. You’ll recall Klatzow’s […]
At Just 2 Hours’ Drive – Surely ‘Grootbos’ Is The Greatest Weekend Away From Cape Town?
The world of luxury travel is often scorned. This is usually due to a bumbling jealousy from bottom feeders, or on the flip side, by the ‘learned,’ due to the pretense and opulence that many sought-after destinations are infamous for. In short, it is a very difficult concept to get right.
The Greatest Atchar In The Land – Mariana’s
Any foodie worth his/her salt will be well aware of the multi-award winning “Best Country Kitchen” in South Africa, Mariana’s – the jewel in Stanford’s crown. Stanford, for the less-informed, is 15 minutes after Hermanus. On the river. My family are close friends with owners, Mariana and Peter. My dad gets special pies which aren’t […]