Around the Globe: Qunu

On our first night in Johannesburg, we were picked up at the airport after our direct South African Airways flight by our friends Kevin and Barbara, who are from the States but have lived in Jo’burg for more than four years (Kevin is helping engineer a massive 480 megawatt power plant nearby).  We knew we were in for a treat when we researched the Saxon before our visit and learned that Nelson Mandela (known affectionately by his African name, Madiba) wrote A Long Walk to Freedom while staying at the Saxon, and upon arrival Kevin and Barbara confirmed that it is the best hotel in town. 

15 Reasons Why I Loved The Saxon

After our comforting business class flight on South African Airways, we were greeted by our friends in Johannesburg and headed to The Saxon. Previously a private home, The Saxon Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, opened its doors to the public in June 2000 and transformed into 24 luxury suites. It was so cool to know that Nelson Mandela wrote A Long Walk to Freedom while staying there in 1990. Here are my top 15 Reasons Why I LOVED The Saxon Hotel:

Upcoming Events: Keep Pouring

Want to be an artist and create your own masterpiece while sipping wine? Tel’Veh Café and Wine Bar and painting studio, BOLD strokes, debut their first wine and painting class of a monthly series, Sunday, March 10th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm just 3 blocks from Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro or Judiciary Square. Classes are always the second Sunday of the month priced at $65 per person, including two glasses of wine and all the necessary painting materials (even the canvas and easel), plus guidance from an experienced artist. In March, Tel’Veh will showcase Spanish wines and Cubist artists from the region, such as Picasso, Juan Gris, and Maria Blanchard. If wine and art pair well with you, purchase tickets online at:http://paintingattelveh.eventbrite.com or phone Tel’Veh for additional information at (202) 758-2929 or visit www.telvehdc.com. 

Out to Brunch: Capitol City Brewing Company

By Claire Goldman

With all the snow and freezing temperatures the Washington area has been enduring lately, you may be getting a bit of cabin fever from trying to stay in your warm apartment until first bloom. But it’s time go out and brave the cold, people! The perfect cure for the winter blues is boozy brunch and Capitol City Brewing Company is a great option for your early afternoon weekend destination.