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—You’ve seen his work at the Grounds For Sculpture in New Jersey and at Union Square in Manhattan. Now world-renowned artist Lionel Smit is back with his latest abstract exhibition in Johannesburg. The first time I spoke with Lionel Smit, we discussed his artistic aesthetic—more specifically, his sculpture work, which is loosely based around the…

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Miami Dreaming

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Project: Pine Tree Location: Miami Beach Architect: SAOTA Florida’s warm climate and landscape potential is what inspired South African architecture firm SAOTA, to build their first project in Miami: an expansive, waterfront home that creates the ultimate indoor-outdoor living experience. Aptly named Pine Tree, the easy-living family residence is located on a linear site that stretches between Pine…

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Easy-Living in South Africa by SAOTA

Located directly on the breathtaking banks of the Buffels River in Pringle Bay, South Africa, salty air and natural sunlight from the neighboring mountain valley make this SAOTA-crafted holiday home the epitome of easy-living. Restio River House sits on the mouth of Pringle Bay, a small coastal town less than an hour from the buzzing…

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Top Five Luxury Destinations for 2018

A new year means new adventures. If your resolution was to travel more, consider discovering a destination you might’ve once looked over. It’s time to revisit your bucket list and revise your plans because we’ve got the top five luxury destinations you need to explore in 2018. Japan With the 2020 Olympics in sight, Japan…

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Benguela Diamonds: An Offshore Diamond Safari

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Photos By Benguela Diamond Safari Port Nolloth is a small coastal town along South Africa’s Atlantic seaboard. Its beaches are exotic, but the town itself is surrounded by arid, brown land dotted with shrubs. You could mistake the landscape here for the Australian Outback. But what this dusty, South African seaside town hides is a…

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Coastal Appeal: Nestled in Cape Town’s Hillside

by Loannie Dao With spring and summer on the horizon, deciding where to spend your vacation can be tough. However, if you are one of the lucky few who can call the coastal city of Cape Town home, then the decision is quite simple. The hills of Cape Town are lined with rows of astounding…

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