by Lawson Brooks | Apr 15, 2025
In an era where river cruising is becoming more crowded, Avalon Waterways is proving that bigger isn’t always better – unless it means more space for every guest. As the river cruise market grows and cruise lines are intent on packing more passengers onto ships of the...
by Lawson Brooks | Apr 15, 2025
When it comes to holidays, summer often steals the spotlight. However, winter in South Africa deserves a standing ovation of its own. Although many of us tend to retreat indoors clutching hot water bottles and dodging the cold like the tax man, winter is actually a...
by Lawson Brooks | Apr 15, 2025
An attempted sexual assault on Devil’s Peak has prompted renewed safety concerns for hikers and joggers frequenting Cape Town’s mountain trails. On April 9, 2025, a 45-year-old woman was found injured on the slopes of Devil’s Peak after reportedly being accosted by an...
by Lawson Brooks | Apr 15, 2025
There’s something about walking into a neighbourhood brewery or a small-batch distillery and knowing you’ve stumbled onto something special. Maybe it’s the smell of roasted barley or botanicals in the air, the sound of clinking glasses, or the passionate story behind...
by Lawson Brooks | Apr 15, 2025
We began our family’s Red Rock road trip in Flagstaff, Arizona. Here, my wife and our two kids, Nicole and Alex, met up with my parents and brother. From the airport, we rented a van and piled in. Dad took the wheel, Mom sat at his side, and my brother and I in the...
