April 2019

Every part of the world has its own food culture- Their own traditions about what they love to indulge in to how they love to prepare it and of course, Eswatini is no different. Although traditionally, our cuisine is influenced by seasonal variations, availability of certain ingredients and staple foods, however when it comes to the restaurant scene, our food culture has evolved through that of others, globalization and the need to bring Eswatini to the world. We have a mix of franchises, cultured restaurants, China town spots and even social markets where street food and barbeques are all the rave. Taking this into account, anyone who visits our neck of the woods will be spoilt for choice. With so many great places to pick from, we thought it best to help narrow down the search for you. Interesting enough, the first restaurant to pop onto our radar just so happens to be a timeless piece of Eswatini heritage. Situated next to Timbali lodge, just behind the Midway galp gas station is a quaint family run restaurant, called The Calabash. Whatever tickles your continental cuisine fancy, best believe you’ll find it Here. This restaurant serves a variety of European cuisine. From traditional French dishes, German delights, to even a bit of Italian food and Swiss meals. The Calabash was originally founded in the late 70’s by Egon Hernler. It was then sold to a new owner some twenty odd years later, only to be rebought a similar number of years…

Let’s face it; we all live on social media. We share, react, like and hashtag almost anything and EVERYTHING. The gram, like its devotees like to call it, is the ultimate visual haven as far as social media is concerned. It’s a place where one can go from regular Joe to uber creative with a click of a filter. We are constantly snapping and posting up on the go. Always on the lookout for the best location or views to share with our followers. I guess you could go as far as calling it a thrill seeking game of creating images that are worth a thousand words. One of the best parts about travel is the memories you get to collect and there has never been a greater way of documenting them than through the gram. We love our city. As quaint and business casual as it can get, it’s still one of the most vibrant and intriguing places in the country. Exploring Mbabane can be quite the adventure. From immersing yourself in down-town galleries to hitting hole in ones in suburban golf courses and even chugging down draughts in millennial loved pubs, the city is one helluva urban experience. Here’s a look at the top 5 Instagram worthy places in the city that are also quite deserving of your time too. The Market Place The market place is the city’s urban culture epicentre. This intersecting of souvenirs, thrift shopping stalls, crafts, fruit and veg cubicles and even traditional food…