5 Quirky Golf Courses that will challenge your senses and sensibilities.
Golf is not simply a game, it’s a passion, and once drawn in by the pursuit of the perfect shot, it becomes a lifelong quest. Intrinsically linked to the enjoyment of the sport are the beautiful courses on which the game is played. Attempting to compile a definitive...
All bets are on
It’s almost clichéd to state that we live in disruptive times; disruption has in fact become the moniker of the 21st century. In a short 20 years we have watched, and largely benefited from entire industries being upended by technology. The last decade in particular...
Crypto: the Christmas present that keeps on giving
The 300% surge in the price of bitcoin has spectacularly rewarded investors who rode the wave of the nail-biting 10-month rally that started in March last year. This time round, the pundits were spot on – early in the year, many predicted a breakthrough the $20,000...
What determines the value of a currency?
Most people only care about the value of their home currency when they are about to go on a cross-border vacation. However, the importance of a currency's strength extends way beyond holiday buying power. All citizens benefit if their currency is respected on the...
The Rand: no fairy tale but you can choose the ending
If you want examples of how politics, environmental issues and governance affects currency markets, you need to look no further than 2020. Few currencies have escaped the impact of the Covid- 19 pandemic and the effects of one of the most tumultuous US presidential...
You won’t mind missing your stop on these luxurious trains
"If a train is large and comfortable, you don't even need a destination" wrote Paul Theroux in his book "The Great Railway Bazaar". He showed the marvellous adventures that could be had by some spectacular train journeys. The art and luxury of traveling are often lost...
Will stablecoins define the future of digital currencies?
The widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies is still relatively slow, but market acceptance of these nascent currencies is growing, especially in terms of regulators creating frameworks within which they can operate. The jury is still out on the numbers, but it is...
